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El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera

2007 – 2008Show1 season50 episodesTV-Y7

Action & AdventureAnimation
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Rotten Tomatoes100%81%

A hopeful, quirky animated series about family and fantasy.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for tears, scares or brutality.

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Episodes

1 season · 50 episodes · best: S1E2 "Enter the Cuervo/Fistful of Collars" 8.6

Episodes

7.5

Story

The daily adventures of a 12 year old Mexican superhero dealing with bizarre enemies, as well as his own superhero father and villain grandfather.

Feels like

  • Bicultural Superhero Comedy
  • Chaotic Action-Packed Animation
  • Generational Family Conflict
  • Whimsical Villain Dynamics
  • High-Energy Slapstick
  • Culturally Rich Setting
  • Lighthearted Adventure
  • Stylized Visual Aesthetic
  • Nostalgic Early 2000s Cartoon
  • Heartwarming Moral Lessons

Cast

21 of 21 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Dave Thomas, Gabe Swarr
Music by
Shawn Patterson

Everyone

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

Facts

March 3, 2007 · September 13, 2008 · Ended

First aired
March 3, 2007
Last aired
September 13, 2008
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 50 episodes
Age rating
TV-Y7
Genres
Animation, Action & Adventure, Comedy, Kids
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
United States, Mexico
Available in
21 countries

Tropes

Necromancer, Animal Theme Naming, Hidden Depths +9

  • Necromancer
  • Animal Theme Naming
  • Hidden Depths
  • Kryptonite Factor
  • Verbal Tic
  • Vitriolic Best Friends
  • Eviler than Thou
  • Anti-Hero
  • The Knights Who Say "Squee!"
  • Stock Sound Effects
  • Heart Is an Awesome Power
  • Big Fancy House

12 of 257 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera?"

Questions about El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera?

Paramount+

In the United States, El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera streams on Paramount+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 18 other countries.

Is El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 6.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (72).

Is El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera okay for kids?

TV-Y7

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

How long does it take to watch El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera?

25 h

About 25 hours: 50 episodes in 1 season of about 30 minutes each, aired from 2007 to 2008.

Will El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (9 of 10) and situational comedy (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera?

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.

What tropes does El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera use?

NecromancerAnimal Theme NamingHidden DepthsKryptonite FactorVerbal TicVitriolic Best FriendsEviler than ThouAnti-HeroThe Knights Who Say "Squee!"Stock Sound EffectsHeart Is an Awesome PowerBig Fancy Houseand 245 more

TV Tropes lists 257 tropes for it, including Necromancer, Animal Theme Naming, and Hidden Depths.