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The New Adventures of Jonny Quest

1986 – 1987Show1 season13 episodes

Action & AdventureAnimation
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1

A wondrous, nostalgic animated series about mystery and family.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for big ideas, tears or romance.

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Episodes

1 season · 13 episodes · best: S1E12 "Creeping Unknown" 7.7

Episodes

6.8

Story

Jonny, his scientist father, bodyguard "Race" Bannon, Indian pal Hadji and comic-relief family bulldog Bandit travel the world, investigate strange cases, and battle a plethora of foes (including old enemy Dr. Zin).

Feels like

  • Classic Animation
  • Sci-Fi Adventure
  • Global Mystery
  • Family-Friendly Action
  • Investigative Team
  • Nostalgic Cartoon
  • High-Tech Exploration
  • Heroic Protagonists

Cast

5 of 5 · most episodes first

Crew

Produced by
William Hanna, Joseph Barbera

Everyone

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Facts

September 14, 1986 · March 1, 1987 · Ended

First aired
September 14, 1986
Last aired
March 1, 1987
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 13 episodes
Genres
Action & Adventure, Animation, Kids
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Tropes

The Igor, Missing Mom, Weakened by the Light +9

  • The Igor
  • Missing Mom
  • Weakened by the Light
  • Stable Time Loop
  • Prehensile Tail
  • Airborne Aircraft Carrier
  • Dramatic Chase Opening
  • Underwear of Power
  • Action Girl
  • Sky Pirate
  • For the Evulz
  • Horse of a Different Color

12 of 56 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is The New Adventures of Jonny Quest worth watching?"

Questions about The New Adventures of Jonny Quest

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The New Adventures of Jonny Quest worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7.1).

Is The New Adventures of Jonny Quest okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch The New Adventures of Jonny Quest?

5 h

About 5 hours: 13 episodes in 1 season of about 25 minutes each, aired from 1986 to 1987.

Can I half-watch The New Adventures of Jonny Quest?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching The New Adventures of Jonny Quest?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

What tropes does The New Adventures of Jonny Quest use?

The IgorMissing MomWeakened by the LightStable Time LoopPrehensile TailAirborne Aircraft CarrierDramatic Chase OpeningUnderwear of PowerAction GirlSky PirateFor the EvulzHorse of a Different Colorand 44 more

TV Tropes lists 56 tropes for it, including The Igor, Missing Mom, and Weakened by the Light.