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The Penguins of Madagascar

2008 – 2013Show3 seasons149 episodesTV-Y7

AnimationComedy
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic–8.1Rotten Tomatoes–88%

A wholesome, hopeful animated series.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for big ideas, tears or brutality.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 149 episodes · best: S2E34 "Time Out/Our Man in Grrfurjiclestan" 8.8

Episodes

7.5
7.8
7.6

Story

The adventures of four penguins—Skipper, Kowalski, Private, and Rico, who perform various commando-like missions to protect their home in the Central Park Zoo. The penguins often have to deal with problems caused, or made worse, by their zoo neighbors, King Julien XIII (a ring-tailed lemur), Maurice (an aye-aye), and Mort (a mouse lemur).

Feels like

  • Lighthearted Action Comedy
  • Anthropomorphic Animal Antics
  • Fast-Paced Slapstick
  • Family-Friendly Entertainment
  • Charming Character Dynamics
  • Urban Zoo Setting
  • Playful Espionage Parody
  • Comfortable Background Watch
  • Witty Voice Acting

Cast

24 of 62 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Bret Haaland
Written by
Bill Motz, Bob Roth, Brandon Sawyer

Everyone

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Facts

November 28, 2008 · February 28, 2013 · Ended

First aired
November 28, 2008
Last aired
February 28, 2013
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 149 episodes
Age rating
TV-Y7
Genres
Animation, Comedy, Family, Kids
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
56 countries

Tropes

Ridiculously Human Robots, Awesomeness by Analysis, Secret Message Wink +9

  • Ridiculously Human Robots
  • Awesomeness by Analysis
  • Secret Message Wink
  • World's Smallest Violin
  • We Want Our Jerk Back!
  • Bowel-Breaking Bricks
  • Reverse Cerebus Syndrome
  • No Name Given
  • Fearless Fool
  • Good Behavior Points
  • Who Would Want to Watch Us?
  • Expansion Pack Past

12 of 475 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Penguins of Madagascar?"

Questions about The Penguins of Madagascar

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Penguins of Madagascar?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Penguins of Madagascar from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 53 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Penguins of Madagascar worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 7.5).

Is The Penguins of Madagascar 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 Penguins of Madagascar?

27 h

About 27 hours: 149 episodes in 3 seasons of about 11 minutes each, aired from 2008 to 2013.

Will The Penguins of Madagascar make me laugh?

Funny

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

Can I half-watch The Penguins of Madagascar?

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 The Penguins of Madagascar use?

Ridiculously Human RobotsAwesomeness by AnalysisSecret Message WinkWorld's Smallest ViolinWe Want Our Jerk Back!Bowel-Breaking BricksReverse Cerebus SyndromeNo Name GivenFearless FoolGood Behavior PointsWho Would Want to Watch Us?Expansion Pack Pastand 463 more

TV Tropes lists 475 tropes for it, including Ridiculously Human Robots, Awesomeness by Analysis, and Secret Message Wink.