After seven wild years of awkwardness, outrageous hormones, and boundary-pushing comedy, Big Mouth Season 8 marks the end of Netflix’s longest-running adult animated series. Created by Nick Kroll, Andrew Goldberg, Jennifer Flackett, and Mark Levin, Big Mouth has never shied away from the uncomfortable truths of adolescence—and its final season doesn’t hold back either.

In this farewell chapter, the series continues to balance its signature raunch with surprisingly heartfelt storytelling. For longtime fans and newcomers alike, Big Mouth Season 8 is a must-watch conclusion to one of Netflix’s most unique and influential animated comedies.

What Is Big Mouth About?

At its core, Big Mouth is an exaggerated and surreal look at puberty. It follows a group of teens—Nick, Andrew, Jessi, Missy, Jay, and Matthew—navigating hormones, identity, relationships, and mental health with the “help” of anthropomorphized figures like Hormone Monsters, the Shame Wizard, Depression Kitty, and the Anxiety Mosquito.

From the very beginning, the series set itself apart with its fearless approach to taboo topics, diversity of characters, and laugh-out-loud absurdity. Over the years, it has grown to be more inclusive, emotionally intelligent, and reflective of its aging characters.

A Recap of Big Mouth’s Impact

Before diving into the final season, it’s worth reflecting on how far Big Mouth has come:

  • Season 1–3: Introduced viewers to the chaotic world of puberty, focusing heavily on sex education, awkward firsts, and hormone-driven decisions. These seasons received near-perfect scores on Rotten Tomatoes.
  • Season 4–5: Tackled deeper topics like anxiety, shame, depression, gender identity, and racial representation. The recasting of Missy with Ayo Edebiri marked a significant moment for authenticity in animation.
  • Season 6–7: Took the characters into high school and beyond, deepening relationships and pushing story arcs toward emotional resolution while never abandoning the show’s signature wild humor.

At The Game of Nerds, we’ve covered multiple milestones of Big Mouth over the years—praising its boldness and critiquing its occasional missteps. Now, in Season 8, everything comes full circle.

Big Mouth Season 8: Final Season Highlights

A Compassionate New Voice Joins the Chaos

Season 8 introduces a new character to the emotional guidance crew—Compassion, voiced by the legendary Holly Hunter. This new inner voice adds a nuanced layer to how the teens handle complex emotions. Unlike the brash Hormone Monsters or judgmental Shame Wizard, Compassion offers much-needed emotional grounding.

Nick and Andrew: Growing Up (Finally)

Nick’s long-running inferiority complex about his height and masculinity is addressed in a satisfying way. His character arc matures in unexpected yet rewarding ways. Meanwhile, Andrew wrestles with jealousy, friendship tension, and feelings of being left behind as his best friend prepares for private school.

Their evolving friendship is one of the most emotionally grounded aspects of the season.

Jessi, Missy, and Matthew’s New Challenges

  • Jessi explores burnout and early identity crises, capturing the growing pains of late adolescence.
  • Missy continues to challenge traditional norms while struggling with her overbearing home life.
  • Matthew, one of the show’s most dynamic characters, faces the social hurdles of being openly gay in a new school setting, reinforcing Big Mouth’s ongoing commitment to LGBTQ+ representation.

Jay and Lola: Still the Best Chaos Duo

While their on-again-off-again dynamic could’ve become tired, Big Mouth smartly finds new layers of absurdity and weirdly sincere affection between Jay and Lola. Their chaotic relationship remains one of the show’s funniest—and strangely most consistent—elements.

Was Season 8 a Satisfying Conclusion?

Yes—and then some.

The final season of Big Mouth offers satisfying closure to the storylines that have been building for years. It doesn’t try to reinvent itself, but instead leans into what the show does best: a raw, raunchy, honest portrayal of growing up.

Is it perfect? No. Some episodes still rely too heavily on shock humor, and not all character arcs are equally strong. But it delivers an ending that feels authentic to the tone and evolution of the show.

Fans online seem to agree. Reddit threads and social media comments reflect an emotional attachment to these characters. One user summed it up perfectly:

“I laughed, I cringed, I teared up a little. Big Mouth went out the way it came in—awkward, loud, and totally unforgettable.”

Critical Reception

  • Rotten Tomatoes: Season 8 holds strong with critic praise for its blend of humor and heart.
  • Decider recommended streaming it, saying it’s “as hilariously inappropriate as ever, but now with closure.”
  • Screenrant applauded the addition of Compassion and the emotional maturity of the finale.
  • Vanity Fair featured Nick Kroll reflecting on how personal and cathartic it was to end a show based on his own youth.

Where Does Big Mouth Stand Among Adult Animated Shows?

In the pantheon of adult animation, Big Mouth is a standout. It’s been controversial, daring, and at times too much—but it never pretended to be anything else. It made uncomfortable topics accessible through comedy, and helped normalize conversations about puberty, identity, and emotional wellness.

It also paved the way for Human Resources, the spinoff focused on the inner monsters, and raised the bar for how animation can serve as emotional storytelling—not just jokes and chaos.

Final Thoughts: Should You Watch Big Mouth Season 8?

If you’ve been with Big Mouth from the beginning, Season 8 is essential viewing. It ties together years of storytelling, delivers satisfying emotional beats, and closes with a sense of maturity we rarely get from animated comedies.

Even if you dropped off a few seasons ago, the final season is worth revisiting. It’s funny, introspective, and—most importantly—honest about the messy reality of growing up.