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Sep 28, 2026
Get Jiro Series Premiere Review: Anthony Bourdain’s Graphic Novel Comes to Adult Swim
AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication
Adult Swim’s new series Get Jiro premieres on October 3, with an HBO Max release the following day. The show adapts Anthony Bourdain’s graphic novel, co‑written with Joel Rose, into a post‑apocalyptic Los Angeles where chefs wield power and vengeance. Brian Tee stars as Jiro, a sushi chef whose culinary skill matches his blade‑wielding prowess. The pilot balances action with detailed food scenes, showcasing Bourdain’s influence. Voice work includes Titus Welliver and Alison Pill as rival chefs, setting up a ten‑episode arc that blends crime thriller tropes with culinary artistry.
💡 Why It Matters
- · The series redefines genre storytelling by centering food as a non‑digitized human pleasure, offering a fresh lens on post‑modern society.
- · It also preserves Bourdain’s legacy, extending his cultural impact into animation and graphic fiction.
