Arby 'n' the Chief - Bytes | |
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Genre | Comedy |
Format | Live action puppeteering |
Created by | Jon Graham |
Starring | Microsoft Sam Jon Graham |
Opening theme | None |
Country of origin | Canada |
Language | English |
No. of episodes | 20 |
Running time | 2 - 6 minutes |
Arby 'n' the Chief - Bytes is a spin-off series of Arby 'n' the Chief. It takes place in a parallel universe to the main series, and features the same main characters. The average run time for episodes in this season is estimated to be two to three minutes (though some go on as four to five minutes). It is very similar to the Arby 'n' The Chief Shorts, only it is a full season of them.
Bytes was intended to continue in the sitcom style of Arby 'n' the Chief's early seasons, while the main series itself became increasingly dramatic and high-concept.
Originally, the series came to an end with the release of the second season finale "One Love" on December 23, 2012 due to a new programming plan between Jon Graham and Machinima. However, since Jon's departure from Machinima and his announcement of an eighth main season, a third season of Bytes has also been confirmed.
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Response to the series has been very positive. Viewers have praised its consistent quality and its humour, compared to the serious pathos of later seasons of the main series. Some viewers consider Bytes to be a good compromise that placates both fans of the more serious direction that the main series has gone in and fans who would have preferred the show to have remained a lighthearted sitcom.