Tuca & Bertie

Tuca & Bertie is an animated sitcom that follows the lives of two anthropomorphic bird women in their 30s who live in the same apartment complex. The series centers around Tuca Toucan and Roberta “Bertie” Songthrush as they navigate the challenges of adulthood, friendship, and personal growth. Tuca is an impulsive toco toucan who has recently become sober and works various odd jobs, often relying on her wealthy Aunt Tallulah for financial support. In contrast, Bertie is a nervous, career-minded song thrush who works as a senior operations analyst at Conde Nest and aspires to be a baker. Speckle, Bertie’s boyfriend, is a European robin who provides stability in her life.
The storyline explores complex themes such as female friendship, alcoholism, career struggles, sexual harassment, personal anxieties, and relationship challenges. Each episode delves into the characters’ personal and professional lives, using surreal and metaphorical storytelling to address real-world issues. The show balances humor with poignant moments, showcasing the deep bond between Tuca and Bertie as they support each other through life’s ups and downs.
Originally premiering on Netflix in May 2019, Tuca & Bertie was later picked up by Adult Swim and has continued to receive critical acclaim for its unique approach to storytelling and representation of adult female experiences.