Animated Series: 73

Star Wars: The Bad Batch (2021–2024) is an animated series on Disney+, created by Dave Filoni. It’s part of the Star Wars franchise, serving as both a sequel and spin-off to The Clone Wars. It’s produced by Lucasfilm Animation and features the talents of head writer Jennifer Corbett and supervising director Brad Rau. The show follows a group of elite clone troopers known as the Bad Batch, voiced by Dee Bradley Baker. These soldiers possess ...

Arcane (2021–2024) is an animated steampunk action-adventure series, co-created by Christian Linke and Alex Yee, and produced by the French animation studio Fortiche. Distributed by Netflix, the show is set in Riot’s League of Legends universe and primarily follows sisters Vi and Jinx. Its first season was announced at the League of Legends 10th anniversary celebration in 2019, with a release date in November 2021. Soon after its successful debut, Riot Games and Netflix confirmed that a second season is currently in production and will be released in November 2024. ...

The animated anthology series What If…? (2021–2024) is the fourth television installment from Marvel Studios in the popular Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Created by A. C. Bradley for Disney+, it explores alternate timelines within the multiverse and how major events from MCU films could have played out differently. The series features a star-studded cast, with Jeffrey Wright as the narrator known as the Watcher, and several MCU film actors reprising their roles. Bradley and director Bryan Andrews lead the ...

Close Enough (2020–2022) is an American adult animated sitcom created by J. G. Quintel. Initially planned to debut on TBS in 2017, the project faced multiple setbacks before finally airing on HBO Max on July 9, 2020. Critics have praised the series, drawing comparisons to Quintel’s previous work, Regular Show, which ran from 2010-2017 on Cartoon Network. However, after three seasons, HBO Max announced the show’s cancellation in July 2022 and it was subsequently removed from the service a month later. For international audiences, Close Enough was available on Netflix until May 2023 when it ...

Adventure Time: Distant Lands (2020–2021) is an animated television limited series based on the popular show created by Pendleton Ward. It tells the stories of Finn, a young boy, and his shape-shifting canine sidekick, Jake, as they navigate through the post-apocalyptic Land of Ooo. Along their journey, they encounter familiar faces like Princess Bubblegum, Marceline the Vampire Queen, and BMO. The show frequently features Finn and Jake embarking on epic adventures, encountering peculiar creatures, and protecting others from menacing monsters. Similar to the original series, The Adventure Time: Distant Lands specials were a ...

The Owl House (2020–2023), created by Dana Terrace for Disney Channel, has garnered widespread acclaim from both critics and viewers. Its stunning animation, clever humor, well-developed characters, and poignant themes have all been praised, along with its groundbreaking LGBTQ+ representation. In fact, the show has made history as the first Disney property to feature a same-sex couple in leading roles and to depict a same-sex kiss with its main characters. It also received recognition at the 2021 Peabody Awards for its impact on children’s and youth programming.

Duncanville (2020–2022) is an American animated sitcom, created for the Fox Broadcasting Company by Amy Poehler, Mike Scully and Julie Scully. The show follows the life of 15-year-old Duncan Harris, who is constantly teetering on the edge of making bad decisions. Along with his family, he navigates through the ups and downs of adolescence. Duncan’s mother Annie is a meter maid with aspirations of becoming a detective. She is always on guard to prevent Duncan from getting into trouble. His father Jack strives to be a ...

The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (2019), a Netflix and The Jim Henson Company collaboration, serves as a prequel to the 1982 fantasy film. This series delves into the world of Thra from the original movie and follows three Gelflings – Rian, Deet, and Brea – on their journey to unite their clans and overthrow the oppressive Skeksis. Their mission is to save Thra from destruction caused by the Darkening. Despite receiving positive reviews upon its debut on August 30, 2019, it was announced in September 2020 that the series would not continue for a second season. In a different world, at a different time and in a ...

Scooby-Doo and Guess Who? (2019–2021) is an animated show created by Warner Bros. Animation as part of the long-running Scooby-Doo franchise. It was produced by Chris Bailey and debuted on Boomerang’s SVOD service on June 27, 2019. The show later premiered on Cartoon Network on July 8, 2019 and on the Boomerang channel on October 1, 2020. Its second season was released in full on HBO Max (now Max) on October 1, 2021. Just like The New Scooby-Doo Movies, this series centers on the Mystery Inc. gang as they unravel mysteries with the help of celebrities and ...

Infinity Train (2019), an American animated TV show, was created by Owen Dennis who previously worked on Regular Show as a writer and storyboard artist. The immense train travels through a desolate landscape and its cars are filled with peculiar environments that defy logic. To move from one car to the next, passengers must overcome challenges that help them confront their mental anguish and emotional struggles. Each season of Infinity Train, referred to as a ‘Book’, features its own distinct storyline and characters, although some may reappear in other seasons. With praise for its ...

The animated series, Carmen Sandiego (2019–2021), combines action and adventure with educational elements. It is based on the media franchise of the same name created by Broderbund. Black Sheep, an orphan girl, was discovered on the side of a road in Buenos Aires, Argentina about two decades ago. She was raised and trained to be a master thief by a group of villains who also serve as the faculty at V.I.L.E. Academy. This school is located on the Isle of V.I.L.E. in the Canary Islands and serves as a training ground for thieves and a secret criminal organization. To Black Sheep, this island and its faculty are her only home and family, but when she discovers the true ...

Constantine: City of Demons (2018–2019) is an American animated web series based on the DC Comics character John Constantine, a demon hunter and occult detective. Inspired by the graphic novel Hellblazer, it follows Constantine’s adventures in the DC Animated Movie Universe. The series features actor Matt Ryan, who also played Constantine in the live-action series. It is connected to the 2017 film Justice League Dark. The first half of the series premiered as five individual episodes on CW Seed and was later released as a feature-length film on DVD and Blu-ray. The completed series was ...

Kung Fu Panda: The Paws of Destiny (2018–2019) is an American computer-animated streaming television limited series produced by DreamWorks Animation Television. Taking place after the events of Kung Fu Panda 3 (2016), the show follows Po the panda as he embarks on a new journey alongside four young pandas (Nu Hai, Jing, Bao, and Fan Tong). While exploring a hidden cave in their village, the panda kids unknowingly absorb the chi of four legendary Kung Fu warriors known as the four constellations. Each panda possesses a quality that is the opposite of their corresponding constellation’s prime quality – Blue Dragon, Black Tortoise, White Tiger, and ...

Based on Luke Pearson’s graphic novel series of the same name, Hilda (2018–2023) is an exciting animated streaming TV show that has received critical acclaim throughout its run. It tells the story of Hilda, a brave 11-year-old with blue hair, her mother Johanna, and their deerfox companion Twig as they move to Trolberg after their home in the forest is destroyed. Despite leaving the wilderness for a bustling city, Hilda still manages to make friends with even the most dangerous of monsters. The show has been recognized for its excellence, winning several Annie Awards, including ‘Best Children’s ...

Disenchantment (2018–2023), an animated fantasy sitcom on Netflix, marks the first time that renowned creator Matt Groening has produced a show exclusively for a streaming platform. Known for his work on The Simpsons and Futurama for Fox, Groening now brings viewers to the medieval fantasy realm of Dreamland, where we follow the adventures of Bean, a rebellious princess with a drinking problem, her elf sidekick Elfo, and her troublesome ‘personal demon’ Luci. The talented voice cast includes Abbi ...

Watership Down (2018) is a CGI-animated series directed by Noam Murro and based on the 1972 novel by Richard Adams, adapted by Tom Bidwell. The story takes place in the serene countryside of southern England and follows a group of rabbits on their escape from man’s intrusion and the imminent destruction of their home. Led by two brave brothers, they travel from Sandleford Warren through treacherous obstacles and foes, in pursuit of a promised land and a better society. One rabbit, Fiver, has a vision of impending ...

Big Hero 6: The Series (2017–2021), an American superhero animated TV show, debuted in November 2017 and concluded in February 2021. Produced by Disney Television Animation, the series was co-created by Mark McCorkle and Bob Schooley (known for Buzz Lightyear of Star Command and Kim Possible). It is based on Disney’s film Big Hero 6 (loosely inspired by Marvel Comics’ comic book series of the same name) and serves as a sequel to the original movie. Utilizing traditional hand-drawn animation, the series follows tech prodigy Hiro ...

Rapunzel’s Tangled Adventure (2017–2020), is an animated television show created by Chris Sonnenburg and Shane Prigmore and produced by Disney Television Animation. After escaping Mother Gothel and reuniting with her birth parents, King Frederic and Queen Arianna of Corona, Princess Rapunzel struggles to adapt due to her father’s overprotectiveness. While sneaking out of the castle with her handmaiden Cassandra, they stumble upon some black rock spikes that magically restore Rapunzel’s long blonde hair. Together with Eugene Fitzherbert, Pascal the ...

Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! (2015–2018) is an American animated television series produced by Warner Bros. Animation as the twelfth incarnation of Hanna-Barbera’s beloved show. In this version, the Scooby-Doo gang embarks on a summer adventure and encounters troublesome monsters along the way. This series has a more comedic tone than its predecessor, Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated, and incorporates traits from the original 1969 show with updated character designs. The series was first announced in March 2014 to air on Cartoon Network, but during the 2015 upfront, it was revealed that it would instead be airing on Boomerang. This news was officially confirmed ...

Star vs. the Forces of Evil (2015–2019) is an American animated magical girl series created by Daron Nefcy and developed by Jordana Arkin and Dave Wasson. It aired on Disney Channel and Disney XD. Star Butterfly, a princess from Mewni and heir to the royal throne of the Butterfly Kingdom, is given the family wand on her 14th birthday, as per tradition. Despite being known for her energy and silly nature within the royal family, she accidentally sets fire to their castle. In response, King River and Queen Moon Butterfly ...