Carol & the End of the World

Carol & the End of the World follows Carol, a woman watching a planetary apocalypse approach who responds with weary sarcasm, blunt honesty and oddly specific priorities. Instead of spectacle, the series centers on her small daily choices as the calendar shortens, showing how ordinary routines take on new weight. Episodes mix deadpan jokes with quieter, reflective beats as Carol tests relationships, habits and impulses while trying to make sense of what matters in the time left. She alternates between self-preservation and attempts at connection, making small acts feel urgent and sometimes absurd.

Created by Dan Guterman, Noah Prestwich and Daniel McGraw, the animated comedy premiered in 2023. Martha Kelly voices Carol, and the show leans on short, sharp episodes that fuse adult animation sensibilities with frank, dark humor. The animation is understated, matching the show's dry tone.

As of its initial run the show hasn't received major industry awards, but it attracted attention on social media and among animation writers for its unusual tone. Any festival mentions or nominations are limited and not widely reported. It remains largely a niche favorite rather than an awards contender.

Carol & the End of the World has found a modest, engaged audience that responds to its frank take on mortality and bleak comedy. Viewers have used social posts to discuss how its humor reframes end-of-world anxiety, and many cite Martha Kelly's deadpan delivery. Discussions have appeared on podcasts and social threads where fans trade scenes and lines.

Critical and audience responses tend to be positive, reflected in a 7.4/10 average from 87 votes, with praise for the show's dry humor and character focus. It examines meaning, routine and small comforts under pressure, balancing black comedy with quieter, reflective moments rather than broad spectacle. Some viewers note the show's willingness to sit with uncomfortable moments rather than forcing big resolutions, making it a good fit for fans of wry, introspective animation.