Vermin(2018)

Vermin is an animated series following a praying mantis who leaves the city to pursue a career in law enforcement, only to discover that the job comes with unexpected hardship and moral complexity. The show shares thematic DNA with Zootopia—a world where animals inhabit human roles—but takes a darker, more cynical approach to its animal society. Rather than celebrating tolerance and understanding, Vermin explores corruption, prejudice, and the brutal realities of institutional power. The protagonist's idealistic dreams clash with a system far more flawed and unforgiving than anticipated. This is a sharp-edged comedy-drama that subverts the cheerful animal-buddy formula, delivering satire with bite.