Hell, Michigan

Hell, Michigan is an American adult animated television series created by Dab-mcgee for Kingson, which ran from 2005 to 2010 for 4 seasons. It follows the surrealist exploits of two demons from Hell who are tasked by Satan with entering the mortal realm, specifically into the small community of Hell, Michigan to spread their sinful influences on a much grander scale in a last ditch effort to win their ongoing war against Heaven. It is characterized by both its surreal animation style, the playfully grim, absurdist tone, as well as its irreverent take of Catholicism. A television special, Knockin' on Heaven's Door, is premiered on Kingson on December 19, 2020, followed by a ten episode fifth season, entitled Second Coming, airing in 2021.

Premise
A war against Heaven and Hell has been raging in the afterlife for eons - and Hell is on the losing side. Wanting to topple Jesus's rabid fanbase on Earth, Satan develops a plan to slowly but surely spread their sinful influence upon the world. He enlists two of the finest demons in his army; bombastic and determined Mephistopheles, and meek tactical genius Belphegor, to the conveniently named Hell, Michigan. Disguised as humans (about half of the time), the two engage in public displays of sin and temptation, however, Hell is a very peculiar town; one that they'll have to figure out the workings of before their powers will have any use. When they're not attempting to actually do their job, they're usually bothering the overtly faithful Greggman family; putting their faith to the test for their own amusement.

Main

 * Mephistopheles: Mostly referred to as "Meph", Mephistopheles is one of the higher-ranking demons in Hell, takes pride in his work for Satan and takes his special mission extremely seriously. He is overtly loud and bombastic, and makes it clear to the people of Earth that he's going to dominate them. Over time, however, he grows generally tranquil and soothed, though still acerbic about Earth and its customs. Voiced by H. Jon Benjamin.
 * Belphegor: Mostly referred to as "Belph", Belphegor is Mephistopheles' partner, who is questioning his purpose as Satan's minion and wants to seek a new position. Meek and lazy, he doesn't stay focused on the mission at all and would much rather participate in Earth customs; specifically finding love and knitting, only causing chaos and anarchy when Satan checks in on progress. Voiced by Tom Scharpling
 * Greg Greggman: A devoted, cheerful and happy-go-lucky Catholic father, Greg's entire life revolves around his overt faith, much to the dismay of his atheist wife and his confused children. His faith and himself as a person is ultimately tested when the demon duo "move in" next door to their family, leading him to grow more spontaneous, unhinged and paranoid during later seasons. Voiced by David Herman
 * Greta Greggman: Greg's wife, who has been unhappy with her marriage ever since Greg became "born again". Not wanting to leave him, she quickly becomes aware of the demon's plot and is fully on board with it if they can "reverse" his Christianity. Voiced by Annie Mumolo
 * Damien Greggman: The eldest of the Greggman children, Damien may or may not be the Antichrist, and grows even more confused by his ties to Catholicism when he and his sister develop a friendship between Mephistopheles and Belphegor. Frail, weak, and generally pathetic, Damien has a strong passion for music (specifically metal) that his father disapproves of (alongside other traits), which causes Damien to have a needless eagerness to gain his father's approval. Voiced by Debi Derryberry
 * Danielle Greggman: Damien's younger sister, a horrible little problem child who probably is the Antichrist. Feared by all at Hellementary School, Danielle is cold, quiet, cynical and merciless with her vile little words and actions towards everyone in town. Voiced by Jessica DiCicco
 * Satan: The prince of darkness himself, Satan is an eccentric tryhard eager to just finally have an accomplishment in his miserable existence. Voiced by Dana Snyder

Hell, Michigan denizens

 * Mayor Pastor John Smith: Hell's mayor and also the pastor of its church. A relative straight man to Hell's many eccentricities, John is mostly approachable and casual when it comes to everything; and that includes his faith. His casual, seemingly careless attitude comes into conflict with Greg's extremities, believing himself to be a better role model for the town.
 * Sister Whoopi
 * Mr. Bartleby: Damien's homeroom teacher, with a agenda of his own to spread teachings of a religious sect known as "atheism".
 * Paperboy
 * Diana "Goth Chick" Humphrey: A student at Hellementary School, and the apple of Damien's eye.
 * Gilbert Humphrey: The teenage son of the Greggman's neighbors. Being a teenager, he is prone to overt hormonal outbursts and shows nothing but contempt for everyone and everything around him. He's also a tryhard edgy Satanist who looks up to Mephistopheles and keeps trying to sabotage Belphegor so he can become his new partner for the mission

Holy Figures

 * Jesus "Mad Dog" Christ
 * Schadenfreude
 * Mary
 * Joseph
 * The Holy Spirit
 * Sharksaw: One of the most powerful and terrifying of Hell's demons, Sharksaw is half shark, half chainsaw and all evil. Fearing his power, Satan has kept him frozen for eons - and is tempted to use him as a last resort to win the war in case Mephistopheles and Belphegor fail their mission.