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ThunderCats

2011 – 2012Show1 season26 episodesTV-PG

AnimationSci-Fi & Fantasy
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Metacritic–7.4Rotten Tomatoes–95%

A nostalgic, awe-inspiring animated series about fantasy and pop culture, with standout score.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares or big ideas.

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Episodes

1 season · 26 episodes · best: S1E4 "Song of the Petalars" 8.2

Episodes

7.5

Story

The ThunderCats are on the move! After the kingdom of Thundera is attacked by the lizard people, Lion-O leads Tygra, Cheetara and the other heroes on a quest for the Book of Omens and the magic stones of legend. But he'll have to face villains like Mumm-Ra, the ancient evil sorceror, and Slithe, the dangerous lizard general. Luckily, he has the Sword of Omens and its amazing powers at his disposal.

Feels like

  • Classic Saturday Morning Cartoon
  • High-Fantasy Adventure
  • Iconic Theme Music
  • Nostalgic 80s Aesthetic
  • Good vs. Evil Archetypes
  • Magical Artifacts
  • Heroic Team Dynamics
  • Family Friendly Action

Cast

24 of 36 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Yoshiharu Ashino, Sean Song, Yasuhiro Geshi
Written by
Paul Giacoppo
Produced by
Ethan Spaulding, Michael Jelenic

Everyone

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Facts

July 29, 2011 · June 16, 2012 · Ended

First aired
July 29, 2011
Last aired
June 16, 2012
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 26 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
United States, Japan
Available in
7 countries

Tropes

Colour-Coded for Your Convenience, Jack Bauer Interrogation Technique, Darker and Edgier +9

  • Colour-Coded for Your Convenience
  • Jack Bauer Interrogation Technique
  • Darker and Edgier
  • Save the Villain
  • Blonde, Brunette, Redhead
  • Did You Just Flip Off Cthulhu?
  • Hands Looking Wrong
  • Animation Bump
  • Team Title
  • Gender Bender
  • A Lizard Named "Liz"
  • Merchandise-Driven

12 of 174 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream ThunderCats?"

Questions about ThunderCats

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream ThunderCats?

Hulu

In the United States, ThunderCats streams on Hulu. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is ThunderCats worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.8).

Is ThunderCats okay for kids?

TV-PGViolence

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

How long does it take to watch ThunderCats?

10 h

About 10 hours: 26 episodes in 1 season of about 22 minutes each, aired from 2011 to 2012.

Can I half-watch ThunderCats?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Will I feel good after watching ThunderCats?

BleakHopeful

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

What tropes does ThunderCats use?

Colour-Coded for Your ConvenienceJack Bauer Interrogation TechniqueDarker and EdgierSave the VillainBlonde, Brunette, RedheadDid You Just Flip Off Cthulhu?Hands Looking WrongAnimation BumpTeam TitleGender BenderA Lizard Named "Liz"Merchandise-Drivenand 162 more

TV Tropes lists 174 tropes for it, including Colour-Coded for Your Convenience, Jack Bauer Interrogation Technique, and Darker and Edgier.