The Unlikely Allure of 'President Curtis' in Turbulent Times The news that Adult Swim's President Curtis has been renewed for a second season may seem like a trivial matter when set against the backdrop of global politics.
However, it reveals something more intriguing: our collective desire for escapism and relief from the real world chaos. The show is an oddity.
It's a spin off of Rick and Morty, one of the most absurdist cartoons on television, yet it takes a grounded approach to storytelling.