Series synopsis
The Will Stancil Show is an American drama television series that premiered on X on October 7, 2025. It was created by Emily Youcis.
The Will Stancil Show is the first AI animated web series, created by Emily Youcis, that serves as a satirical critique of its titular subject, a Minneapolis-based civil rights attorney and political activist. The show portrays a fictionalized version of Stancil navigating absurd and contentious scenarios that highlight the ideological clashes between modern progressive activism and the nationalist right. The series has garnered significant attention for its irreverent humor, its direct parody o ...
Premise
The Will Stancil Show is the first AI animated web series, created by Emily Youcis, that serves as a satirical critique of its titular subject, a Minneapolis-based civil rights attorney and political activist. The show portrays a fictionalized version of Stancil navigating absurd and contentious scenarios that highlight the ideological clashes between modern progressive activism and the nationalist right. The series has garnered significant attention for its irreverent humor, its direct parody of Stancil’s online persona, and its use of independent production methods to bypass traditional media gatekeepers.
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | October 7, 2025 | June 10, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Black Studies Degree When a brawl breaks out in Minneapolis, housing policy lawyer Will Stancil whips out his secret weapon to soothe racial tensions & bring peace back to the streets. |
October 7, 2025 |
| 2 |
A Grokwork Orange After a long day battling Nazis online, fascist-fighter Will Stancil embarks on a wild nighttime escapade in the streets of Minneapolis. |
October 17, 2025 |
| 3 |
The Stanchurian Candidate After a historical incident involving Artificial Intelligence, Will Stancil uses his newfound fame to relaunch his campaign to run for office in Minneapolis. |
October 31, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | X |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 7, 2025 |
| Last aired | June 10, 2026 |
| Status | continue |