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Superman: The Animated Series

1996 – 2000Show3 seasons54 episodesTV-Y7

Action & AdventureAnimation
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1Metacritic–9.0Rotten Tomatoes–93%

A nostalgic, heartwarming animated series about fantasy and crime, with standout score and visual style.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm · you want dark or edgy material

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Episodes

3 seasons · 54 episodes · best: S3E13 "Legacy: Part 2" 9.2

Episodes

7.8
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8.0

Story

Superman, an incredibly powerful alien from the planet Krypton, defends Metropolis from supercriminals. Superman hides his identity behind the glasses of Clark Kent; a mild-mannered reporter for the newspaper the Daily Planet. At the Daily Planet Superman works with fellow reporter Lois Lane and photographer Jimmy Olsen.

Feels like

  • Art Deco Aesthetic
  • Iconic Superhero Drama
  • Bruce Timm Style
  • Hopeful & Inspirational
  • Nostalgic 90s Classic
  • Epic Orchestral Score
  • Complex Villain Narratives
  • Mature Animated Storytelling
  • Cinematic Action Sequences

Cast

24 of 158 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Curt Geda, Dan Riba, Toshihiko Masuda
Written by
Hilary Bader, Rich Fogel, Paul Dini

Everyone

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

Facts

September 6, 1996 · February 12, 2000 · Ended

First aired
September 6, 1996
Last aired
February 12, 2000
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 54 episodes
Age rating
TV-Y7
Content
Violence
Genres
Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Kids
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
47 countries
Keywords
based on comic

Tropes

Rouge Angles of Satin, 10-Minute Retirement, Second-Person Attack +9

  • Rouge Angles of Satin
  • 10-Minute Retirement
  • Second-Person Attack
  • Adaptational Wimp
  • Lightning Can Do Anything
  • Canon Immigrant
  • Tragic Intangibility
  • A-Team Firing
  • Amusing Alien
  • Bridal Carry
  • Unwanted Assistance
  • The Commissioner Gordon

12 of 399 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Superman: The Animated Series?"

Questions about Superman: The Animated Series

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Superman: The Animated Series?

HBO Max

In the United States, Superman: The Animated Series streams on HBO Max. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 37 other countries.

Is Superman: The Animated Series worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 8.1).

Is Superman: The Animated Series 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 Superman: The Animated Series?

19 h

About 19 hours: 54 episodes in 3 seasons of about 21 minutes each, aired from 1996 to 2000.

Will I feel good after watching Superman: The Animated Series?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.

What tropes does Superman: The Animated Series use?

Rouge Angles of Satin10-Minute RetirementSecond-Person AttackAdaptational WimpLightning Can Do AnythingCanon ImmigrantTragic IntangibilityA-Team FiringAmusing AlienBridal CarryUnwanted AssistanceThe Commissioner Gordonand 387 more

TV Tropes lists 399 tropes for it, including Rouge Angles of Satin, 10-Minute Retirement, and Second-Person Attack.