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Mighty Max

1993 – 1994Show2 seasons40 episodesTV-Y7

Action & AdventureAnimation
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8

A thrilling, fast-paced animated series about the future.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm

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Not for romance, tears or big ideas.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 40 episodes · best: S2E20 "I, Warmonger" 9.4

Episodes

7.9
7.8

Story

A chosen kid. His bodyguard. And a chicken. Evil doesn't stand a chance.

Mighty Max is an American animated action/sci-fi television series that aired from 1993 to 1994 to promote the British Mighty Max toys, an outgrowth of the Polly Pocket line, created by Bluebird Toys in 1992. It ran for two seasons, with a total of 40 episodes airing during the show's run.

Feels like

  • 90s Animated Action
  • Sci-Fi Adventure
  • Young Protagonist
  • Mystical Portals
  • Good vs. Evil
  • Fast-Paced
  • Nostalgic Cartoon
  • Creature Encounters
  • Fantasy Elements

Cast

9 of 9 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Bob Hathcock, Kent Butterworth
Written by
Gordon Bressack, Mark Zaslove, Rob Hudnut

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 1, 1993 · December 2, 1994 · Ended

First aired
September 1, 1993
Last aired
December 2, 1994
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 40 episodes
Age rating
TV-Y7
Content
Violence
Genres
Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Tropes

Artistic License – Paleontology, Guile Hero, Adapted Out +9

  • Artistic License – Paleontology
  • Guile Hero
  • Adapted Out
  • Parental Substitute
  • A Birthday, Not a Break
  • "Groundhog Day" Loop
  • Kid with the Leash
  • Literal-Minded
  • Not So Above It All
  • Walk, Don't Swim
  • That's No Moon
  • Would Hurt a Child

12 of 174 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is Mighty Max worth watching?"

Questions about Mighty Max

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Mighty Max worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 7.8).

Is Mighty Max okay for kids?

TV-Y7Violence

Yes: it's rated TV-Y7 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Mighty Max?

14 h

About 14 hours: 40 episodes in 2 seasons of about 21 minutes each, aired from 1993 to 1994.

Can I half-watch Mighty Max?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Mighty Max?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 4 for wholesome.

What tropes does Mighty Max use?

Artistic License – PaleontologyGuile HeroAdapted OutParental SubstituteA Birthday, Not a Break"Groundhog Day" LoopKid with the LeashLiteral-MindedNot So Above It AllWalk, Don't SwimThat's No MoonWould Hurt a Childand 162 more

TV Tropes lists 174 tropes for it, including Artistic License – Paleontology, Guile Hero, and Adapted Out.