Ep 1. Our Cartoon President: State of the Union

Our Cartoon President is a an animated political satire series that airs on Showtime. It's based on a segment from The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and it revolves around the fictionalized satirical takes on Donald Trump, his colleagues, family and situations. The first episode of the series is titled 'Our Cartoon President: State of the Union'.

The episode starts by introducing cartoon Donald Trump, who is voiced by Jeff Bergman, as he gets ready for his first State of the Union address. In typical Trump fashion, he is obsessive about the speech, making sure it is perfect in every way and is sure to be a ratings success. The episode also introduces several other prominent political figures, such as Vice President Mike Pence, Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders, and National Security Advisor John Bolton among several others.

As the episode progresses, the viewer is taken on a hilarious journey of cartoon Trump's politics and his objectives as a President. The writers have done an excellent job of showcasing the President's antics in a funny way while at the same time highlighting the hypocrisies and injustices of his policies. The show is also a good representation of the current political climate; it's satirical, animated style allows the show to go into depths that traditional news almost cannot.

One of the most fun aspects of the show is the way it manages to make the President's insecurities and his obsession with cable news amusing. Trump is shown fretting over his poll numbers, how he looks on TV and a desire to be liked. That's amusing in the context of the show, and it turns out, enticing to most viewers.

In the episode, we see cartoon Trump trying to politicize his State of the Union address with a particular emphasis on immigration. Donald Trump sees immigration as a massive problem and believes that building a giant wall will stop the threat he sees to the US's society. The episode highlights the President's insensitivity on the issue that is a serious concern to many Americans. However, despite his best efforts, the State of the Union doesn't go as he planned with unexpected interruptions and problems at every turn. The political satire elements of the show are truly eye-opening for viewers to get a better understanding of some of the things that happen behind the scenes.

In Our Cartoon President: State of the Union, the jokes about some members of Donald Trump's administration, including Vice President Mike Pence, are hilarious. For example, Pence is shown as an artificial intelligence who doesn't enjoy talking to women, but bursts into a dance when his wife enters the room.

The episode is a visual delight, with excellent animation that truly brings the characters to life. The art style is smooth, and each character's design is appropriately ripe for caricature. The art direction makes the political satire elements of the show that much more amusing. Everything is exaggerated and following the caricature lens of the show. Our Cartoon President perfectly captures the absurdity and ridiculous nature of the people who hold the most significant jobs in America's government.

The writing of the show is top-notch and hilarious. For every joke you see coming, Our Cartoon President tells a more obscure one. The spin the writers' put on some situations despite real-world ambiguities makes for some tremendously funny and insightful.

The humor in the comedy series sets the tone for the rest of the season, showing genuinely absurd situations and political maneuvers of the current administration in America. This is a perfect representation of the Trump era, set into an animated fantasyland.

In conclusion, Our Cartoon President: State of the Union is a hilarious, satirical take on the current state of American politics. It is not only witty, but a well-written show that leaves viewers in fits of laughter. This comedy series is a must-watch for anyone looking for smart, relevant political humor. The episode sets the tone for the first season, promising excellent satirical writing, hilarious animations, and great with how absurd some situations are. It's an effortless way for viewers to have a bird's-eye view of American politics and laugh along as they go.