The season is noted for its unrestricted creative freedom on Netflix, allowing it to depict awkward experiences—like pancing incidents, "sheet sneezing," and first periods—that are often sanitized on network TV. Critics and viewers on Reddit praised its ability to turn mortifying personal stories from the creators' lives into relatable, therapeutic comedy.
: Unlike Andrew, Nick remains frustrated throughout the season by his lack of physical development, feeling left behind as his peers hit puberty.
: Struggles with the discovery of her mother’s affair and rebels by striking up a chaotic relationship with the eccentric Jay Bilzerian.
Released on Netflix in 2017, the first season of Big Mouth (created by Nick Kroll and Andrew Goldberg) is a surreal, raunchy, and surprisingly sincere exploration of the horrors of puberty. It centers on two best friends, Nick and Andrew, as they navigate the messy physical and emotional transitions of middle school.