Son of a Donkey
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| Genre | Comedy |
| Created by | Theodore Saidden Nathan Saidden |
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| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
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| Network | Netflix |
| Release | 30 October 2025 |
Son of a Donkey is an Australian comedy television series created by, written by, and starring Theodore and Nathan Saidden, known for their YouTube channel Superwog. The series premiered globally on Netflix on 30 October 2025.[1] It serves as a continuation of the characters and world established in the duo's previous television series, Superwog.[2]
Synopsis
The series follows Theo as he attempts to move out of his parents' home and transition into independent adulthood. His plans are interrupted by a road rage incident that results in court-ordered therapy. While Theo navigates a full-time job and schemes to retrieve his impounded car, his father faces a health crisis requiring a kidney donor. The narrative explores themes of family dysfunction and daddy issues through a serialized six-episode arc.
Cast and characters
- Theodore Saidden as Theo
- Nathan Saidden as:
- Dad, Theo's aggressive father.
- Johnny, Theo's best friend.
- Sasha Sutton as Max
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
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| 1 | "Burger Kings" | Theodore Saidden | Theodore Saidden & Nathan Saidden | October 30, 2025 |
| 2 | "Daddy Issues" | Theodore Saidden | Theodore Saidden & Nathan Saidden | October 30, 2025 |
| 3 | "Welcome to Hell" | Theodore Saidden | Theodore Saidden & Nathan Saidden | October 30, 2025 |
| 4 | "Billionaire Island" | Theodore Saidden | Theodore Saidden & Nathan Saidden | October 30, 2025 |
| 5 | "Red Pill" | Theodore Saidden | Theodore Saidden & Nathan Saidden | October 30, 2025 |
| 6 | "Supermen" | Theodore Saidden | Theodore Saidden & Nathan Saidden | October 30, 2025 |
Production
Netflix announced the series on May 30, 2024, as part of its slate of original Australian programming. The series was produced by Princess Pictures and received development and production investment from VicScreen and Screen Tasmania.[3] Filming took place primarily in Melbourne.[4]
Reception
Upon release, the series reached the number one position on Netflix's Top 10 TV Shows list in Australia.[5] ScreenHub praised the "Hollywood-level" cinematography and the shift toward a more structured narrative compared to the creators' previous sketch-based content.[1]
Cultural analysis from The Conversation explored the show's place in the history of "wog humour" in Australia, noting that the Saiddens transitioned from the stereotypical "wog boy" tropes to more extreme, surrealist characterizations that avoid simplistic stereotypes.[6]
Metro highlighted that despite some "brutal" critical reviews calling the humor "rubbish" or "vulgar," the series saw a massive viewership surge.[7] Decider suggested that while the "bodily function humor" might not appeal to everyone, the series remains highly addictive for those familiar with the creators' YouTube roots.[2]
References
- ^ a b "Son of a Donkey review: Superwog goes bigger ... and better? | ScreenHub: Film, TV, Streaming and Games". 2025-10-30. Retrieved 2026-02-18.
- ^ a b "'Son Of A Donkey' Netflix Review: Stream It Or Skip It?". 2025-10-31. Retrieved 2026-02-18.
- ^ "Son of a Donkey: New Aussie Comedy Series Featuring "Superbro" Characters for Netflix – The Down Under TV Place". thedownundertvplace.com. Retrieved 2026-02-18.
- ^ "Moonee Ponds: Superwog stars Theo and Nathan Saidden film new Netflix series at heritage pad - realestate.com.au". www.realestate.com.au. Retrieved 2026-02-18.
- ^ Laidlaw, Kyle (2025-11-11). "Aussie comedy chaos reigns as SON OF A DONKEY hits #1 on NETFLIX". TV Blackbox. Retrieved 2026-02-18.
- ^ Carniel, Jess (2025-10-30). "From Wog Boy to Son of a Donkey: how 'wog humour' made Australian comedy its own". The Conversation. Retrieved 2026-02-18.
- ^ "Netflix viewers rush to watch 'rubbish' series despite brutal reviews". Metro. 2025-11-01. Retrieved 2026-02-18.