Xavier: Renegade Angel (2007)

Meet Xavier, an enigmatic wanderer sporting a blend of faun-like features and eccentricities - a snake hand, backwards knees, a beak, and a half dozen nipples - who embarks on an odyssey to uncover the truth about his murky past. This self-styled seeker traverses a surreal landscape, regaling all he encounters with his self-absorbed tales, delivered in a low, gruff voice evocative of movie trailers. Xavier’s quest is riddled with intriguing encounters, from wary rednecks unnerved by his peculiar appearance, to an array of diverse characters who become unwitting victims of his well-intended but often disastrous interventions. Despite his grandiose claims of 'blowing minds' and 'inflicting righteousness', Xavier's actions are often marked by sheer incompetence than genuine prowess. His moral compass, although skewed, is undeniably present, but his attempts to enact justice and provide aid are marred by an uncanny ability to escalate situations into chaos. In a haunting flashback from the pilot episode, we witness the tragic fire that consumed his home during a misguided spiritual ritual in his youth. This blaze claimed the lives of his adoptive parents, yet Xavier remains blissfully ignorant of his role in the catastrophe, and is instead consumed by a burning desire to bring the unknown perpetrator to justice. Xavier's journey is a paradoxical blend of obstinate denial and relentless pursuit of truth. He scoffs at the notion of powers, proclaiming them to be for the weak, yet his own abilities, or lack thereof, reveal a poignant irony. Xavier: Renegade Angel offers a riveting exploration of a flawed hero’s journey through a world as bizarre and complex as himself. This is a tale of self-discovery, morality, and chaos, wrapped in a package of outlandish humor and surreal adventure.

Xavier: Renegade Angel is an animation show featuring Bill Hader and created by John Lee.

Xavier: Renegade Angel is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Adult Swim and Spectrum On Demand.

It is also possible to buy Xavier: Renegade Angel on Apple TV.