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This adult animated sitcom from Netflix follows a shadow government organization, Cognito, Inc., where every conspiracy theory is real, and a team works to keep them secret from the public. What is the name of this series?

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Inside Job — television

The adult animated sitcom from Netflix that follows a shadow government organization, Cognito, Inc., where every conspiracy theory is real and a team works to keep them secret from the public, is titled "Inside Job (Review)." This series, which premiered on Netflix in October 2021, takes a comedic dive into a world where outlandish theories like reptilian shapeshifters and the hollow Earth are not just true, but are meticulously managed by a dysfunctional team of operatives. The show centers on Reagan Ridley, a brilliant but socially awkward robotics engineer, as she navigates her chaotic work life at Cognito, Inc., often alongside her optimistic but naive co-worker, Brett Hand.

"Inside Job" was created by Shion Takeuchi, a writer known for her work on "Gravity Falls (Review)," with "Gravity Falls" creator Alex Hirsch also serving as an executive producer. The series quickly garnered praise for its sharp writing, unique blend of workplace comedy and science fiction, and its satirical commentary on real-world conspiracy culture. Its humor often stems from the juxtaposition of mundane office politics with the extraordinary and bizarre nature of the conspiracies the team must manage, from mind-erasing serums to replacing political leaders with robots.

The show's engaging premise and well-developed characters, voiced by a talented cast including Lizzy Caplan as Reagan Ridley and Christian Slater as her father, Rand Ridley, resonated with audiences. Despite a positive reception and an initial renewal for a second season, Netflix unfortunately canceled "Inside Job" in January 2023, concluding the series with just one season split into two parts and leaving fans with an unresolved storyline. However, its clever take on the "deep state" and its humorous exploration of various conspiracy theories cemented its place as a distinctive animated sitcom.