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The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack

2008 – 2010Show3 seasons90 episodesTV-Y7

AnimationComedy
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Metacritic–7.9Rotten Tomatoes–93%

An eccentric, nostalgic animated series about fantasy and growing up, with standout score and world-building.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Episodes

3 seasons · 90 episodes · best: S1E20 "Something's A-Miss/Gone Wishin'" 8.5

Episodes

7.9
7.8
8.0

Story

A young boy who grew up inside a talking whale sets sail for magical Candied Island, accompanied by Capt. K'nuckles, a crusty old pirate.

Feels like

  • Absurdist Cartoon Comedy
  • Nautical Fantasy Adventure
  • Surreal Visual Style
  • Quirky Character Dynamics
  • Earworm Musical Score
  • Candy-Themed Worldbuilding
  • Slapstick Humor
  • Childlike Wonder
  • Retro Animation Aesthetic

Cast

11 of 11 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Thurop Van Orman
Written by
Kent Osborne, John Infantino, Mike Roth

Everyone

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

Facts

June 5, 2008 · August 31, 2010 · Ended

First aired
June 5, 2008
Last aired
August 31, 2010
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 90 episodes
Age rating
TV-Y7
Genres
Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Kids
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
64 countries

Tropes

Giant Medical Syringe, Edible Ammunition, Be Careful What You Wish For +9

  • Giant Medical Syringe
  • Edible Ammunition
  • Be Careful What You Wish For
  • Stylistic Suck
  • Eat the Evidence
  • Cool Ship
  • Bathroom Break-Out
  • Lost Him in a Card Game
  • Pungeon Master
  • Shark Pool
  • That Came Out Wrong
  • Running Gag

12 of 142 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack?"

Questions about The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack?

Hulu

In the United States, The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack streams on Hulu. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It also streams in 61 other countries.

Is The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.8).

Is The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack 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 The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack?

17 h

About 17 hours: 90 episodes in 3 seasons of about 11 minutes each, aired from 2008 to 2010.

Will The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly absurd humor (10 of 10) and slapstick (9 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack?

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.

What tropes does The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack use?

Giant Medical SyringeEdible AmmunitionBe Careful What You Wish ForStylistic SuckEat the EvidenceCool ShipBathroom Break-OutLost Him in a Card GamePungeon MasterShark PoolThat Came Out WrongRunning Gagand 130 more

TV Tropes lists 142 tropes for it, including Giant Medical Syringe, Edible Ammunition, and Be Careful What You Wish For.