Description:  Downtown is an animated series that aired on MTV in 1999, known for its realistic portrayal of urban life in New York City. The show is based on interviews with real people, with many of the characters based on real individuals and some of the voice actors being the people who inspired the characters. It follows a diverse group of young New Yorkers navigating everyday life, relationships, and jobs, capturing the late 1990s period with a naturalistic and gritty aesthetic.

Characters: The main characters include Alex, a nerdy 24-year-old, and his younger sister Chaka. Other prominent characters are Alex's sarcastic best friend Jen, his stoner friend Goat, and his love interest Serena, a goth girl.

Basis in reality: The plots were often based on real-life anecdotes from people interviewed by the creators while they were in the Lower East Side of Manhattan.

Critical reception: Despite being critically acclaimed, receiving an Emmy nomination, and being praised for its realistic dialogue and characters, the show was canceled after only one season.