Traversing trippy worlds inside his universe simulator, Clancy the space caster explores existential questions about life, death and everything in between.
The best episode of "The Midnight Gospel" season 1 is "Taste of the King", rated 7.8/10 from 1816 user votes. It was directed by Pendleton Ward and written by Pendleton Ward, Duncan Trussell, Mike L. Mayfield. "Taste of the King" aired on 4/20/2020 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Officers and Wolves".
The simulator lands Clancy on a zombie-ravaged earth, where he meets the president, who's a fan of drugs and meditation.
Director: Pendleton Ward
Writer: Pendleton Ward, Duncan Trussell, Mike L. Mayfield
On a planet populated by baby clowns, Clancy hears a deer-dog's thoughts on death as they head to a slaughterhouse.
Director: Pendleton Ward
Writer: Pendleton Ward, Duncan Trussell, Brendon Walsh, Mike L. Mayfield
Clancy zaps to an underwater planet, where he crosses paths with Darryl, a student of ceremonial magic and the path to enlightenment.
Director: Pendleton Ward
Writer: Pendleton Ward, Duncan Trussell, Mike L. Mayfield
A mishap sends Clancy to a medieval planet, where he rides along with a knight on a mission to avenge her lover's murder.
Director: Pendleton Ward
Writer: Pendleton Ward, Meredith Kecskemety, Duncan Trussell, Mike L. Mayfield
At a prison for simulated beings suffering from existential dread, Clancy ponders reality as he watches an inmate perish over and over.
Director: Pendleton Ward
Writer: Pendleton Ward, Duncan Trussell, Mike L. Mayfield
When his simulator malfunctions, Clancy is forced to face a few real-world problems. Later, he meets a meditation master.
Director: Pendleton Ward
Writer: Pendleton Ward, Duncan Trussell, Mike L. Mayfield
A boring trip takes a remarkable turn when Clancy accidentally falls into another world - and comes face to face with Death.
Director: Pendleton Ward
Writer: Pendleton Ward, Duncan Trussell, Mike L. Mayfield
Clancy joins his mother on an emotional journey through the wondrous cycle of birth, life and death.
Director: Pendleton Ward
Writer: Pendleton Ward, Duncan Trussell, Mike L. Mayfield