‘Strange Planet’ makes a seamless transition from comic to series

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if we were beings that resemble blue light bulbs (with eyes and a mouth) and we spoke in a pared-down, generic everyday language (“mild poison” for alcohol, “group roll machine” for a shuttle bus, “jitter juice” for coffee).Welcome to the pink-and-blue-hued world of “Strange Planet,” a quirky parallel universe of sorts where, save for three-eyed birds and dogs, everything is relatable to what we consider normal, everyday problems and issues here on Earth — including interpersonal relationships and emotions.The animated Apple TV+ series, premiering Aug.

9, is based on Nathan W. Pyle’s titular Instagram posts and comic book and, thankfully, he’s a writer/executive producer here (along with “Community”/”Rick and Morty” mastermind Dan Harmon), so the 10-episode series retains its forerunner’s flair for offbeat situations neatly wrapped in gentle life lessons targeted to all ages.In the series opener, three beings who work as “Air Comforters” on a “flying machine” (a modern airliner) deal with the everyday frustrations of their passengers, cheerfully dispensing “tiny snacks” (‘nuf said) or “comfort cubes” (pillows) to anyone pushing the craft’s “Discomfort” button.

They like to hang out and gossip after work, but when one of their group is promoted to the “Air Comfort Supervisor’s Supervisor” the other two express their discomfort in to-the-point terms (there’s no other way, really) that convey how they feel.

Think of it as a honest verbiage that says a whole lot without the emotional baggage or awkwardness. Meanwhile, the lead singer of rock group 4 Sensations (Lonely, Fragile, Hung Up On Their Ex and Drummer) suddenly leaves the group, not only affecting the other band members but leading to the breakup of two beings whose.