Popeye and Son

1987·Show
26Episodes in1Season
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes––

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Popeye and Son fingerprint

Funny, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and situational comedy

  • Physical Comedy8
  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Family

  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion5
  • Dialogue Centrality4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction5
  • Narrative Structure5
  • Acting4

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Centrality6
  • Editing5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Popeye and Son is an animated television series produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions and King Features Entertainment, and aired for one season and thirteen episodes on CBS. Maurice LaMarche supplied the voice of Popeye in this series, succeeding Jack Mercer in that role. It is also the first set of Popeye cartoons that were produced since Mercer's death in 1984.
Classic Cartoon CharactersFamily-Friendly AnimationGentle HumorNostalgic AppealSaturday Morning CartoonWholesome EntertainmentParent-Child DynamicsSlapstick ComedyLighthearted Fun

Crew

Written by:
Eric Lewald, John Loy, Kelly Ward
Produced by:
Joseph Barbera, William Hanna

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Popeye and Son

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Where can I stream Popeye and Son legally?

PrimePlexFawesomeTubi TV

Popeye and Son is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Popeye and Son worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 5.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Popeye and Son have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 26 episodes.

When did Popeye and Son air?

It ran from 1987 to 1987 and has ended.

What language is Popeye and Son in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch Popeye and Son?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Popeye and Son in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Popeye and Son use?

Married at SeaO.O.C. Is Serious BusinessGeneration XeroxTrademark Favorite FoodAerith and BobPet the DogFriend-or-Idol DecisionThree ShortsSpin-OffspringWhole Episode FlashbackMen Can't Keep HouseStock "Yuck!"and 24 more

TV Tropes lists 36 storytelling tropes for Popeye and Son, including Married at Sea, O.O.C. Is Serious Business, Generation Xerox.

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