Plot Synopsis

From the creators of ROBOT CHICKEN, this half-hour, stop-motion animated series uses baby dolls repurposed as a grown-up cast of characters to tell the story of an investigation into the mysterious disappearance of Carpenter K. Smith, the most famous magnate in the fictional metropolis of Ultra City. Two intrepid detectives -- Detective Gail Johnson and David Mills -- follow the case, rallying to fight against their city's dangerous corruption, at a high cost to themselves and their families, all in pursuit of a gentler place to call home. The first two episodes of ULTRA CITY SMITHS dropped on Thursday, July 22, 2021 on AMC+, with a new episode debuting each Thursday through August 19.

Characters include:

Carpenter K. Smith: Ultra City's Last Bright Hope. Aspiring to make the city a gentler place via his bid for Mayor and his extraordinary wealth. But now no one can find him.

Donella Pecker: Competent and compassionate government official. Hopes to help Ultra City become a safer place, but first she must deal with her childish husband, Congressman Chris Pecker.

Chris Pecker: Husband of Donella Pecker. Buffoon, Opportunist, Congressman. Has a deep affinity for artistic self-nudes.

David Mills: Rookie detective and partner of Gail Johnson. New transplant from a small town tasked with tracking down the missing Carpenter K. Smith. Host of multiple demons.

Donovan Smith: Spoiled and flamboyant son of Carpenter K. Smith. Disco King of the Night. Utilizes his father's wealth for pursuits such as employing day laborers to search for Big Foot so that they can be friends.

Gail Johnson: Veteran detective and partner of David Mills. Decorated, calm, no-nonsense. Married to her job to the possible detriment of her family life.

Lady Andrea the Giant: Former Women's Heavyweight Wrestling Champion of the World. Dedicated mother who will do anything to protect her child, even if it means wrestling a series of chimps.

Little Grace: The daughter of Lady Andrea the Giant. Unwittingly embroiled with the wrong people. Must contend with the harshness of this town and solve her predicament against all odds.

Rodrigo Smalls: Neighborhood crime lord. Disco owner. Soon-to-be father. Never hurt a 14 year old girl before, but may have to make an example out of Little Grace due to a mistaken transgression.

Sister Mary Margaret: Catholic nun whose charity runs the local men's shelter. Not what meets the eye.

Street Hustler Boy: Male prostitute aging out of work. Desperate to find a way to rehabilitate his partner's ailing health.

Trish McSapphire: Academy Award winning actress.
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On Monday, September 13, 2021 at 11pm ET/PT, ULTRA CITY SMITHS made its linear television debut, as AMC aired the first two episodes: "Ultra City, She Don't Care" and "The King of the Night."