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Captain N: The Game Master

1989 – 1991Show3 seasons34 episodes

AnimationSci-Fi & Fantasy
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3

An awe-inspiring, thrilling animated series about fantasy and games.

Good for family movie night · kids · teens

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Not for tears, big ideas or scares.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 34 episodes · best: S2E3 "Quest for the Potion of Power" 7.3

Episodes

5.5
6.3
5.2

Story

A teenager from Earth, is brought to another universe known as Videoland to defeat the evil villainess, Mother Brain, as foretold in an Ancient Prophecy.

Feels like

  • Retro Gaming Adventure
  • Saturday Morning Cartoon
  • Nostalgic Kids Show
  • World-Hopping Fantasy
  • Video Game Character Cameos
  • Action-Comedy
  • Simple Hero's Journey
  • Pop Culture Homage
  • Family-Friendly Fun

Cast

15 of 15 · most episodes first

Crew

Written by
Jeffrey Scott, Dennis O'Flaherty, Matt Uitz
Produced by
Andy Heyward

Everyone

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

Facts

September 9, 1989 · October 26, 1991 · Ended

First aired
September 9, 1989
Last aired
October 26, 1991
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 34 episodes
Genres
Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Kids
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
4 countries

Tropes

Nintendo Hard, Continuity Nod, Inner Child +9

  • Nintendo Hard
  • Continuity Nod
  • Inner Child
  • Gun Twirling
  • Brainwashed
  • Valley Girl
  • Godlike Gamer
  • Pragmatic Adaptation
  • Wizards & Warriors
  • Kid-Appeal Character
  • Laser-Guided Amnesia
  • Adaptation Name Change

12 of 128 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Captain N: The Game Master?"

Questions about Captain N: The Game Master

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Captain N: The Game Master?

Hoopla

In the United States, Captain N: The Game Master is free with ads on Hoopla. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Captain N: The Game Master worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.3).

Which season of Captain N: The Game Master is best?

Season 2, with an IMDb average of 6.3. Season 3 is the weakest at 5.2. The highest-rated episode is Quest for the Potion of Power (season 2, episode 3) at 7.3, and the lowest is The Fractured Fantasy of Captain N (season 3, episode 7) at 3.8.

Is Captain N: The Game Master okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Captain N: The Game Master?

12 h

About 12 hours: 34 episodes in 3 seasons of about 22 minutes each, aired from 1989 to 1991.

Can I half-watch Captain N: The Game Master?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Captain N: The Game Master?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.