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Hilda

2018 – 2023Show3 seasons34 episodesTV-Y7

Action & AdventureAnimation
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.6Rotten Tomatoes–92%

A heartwarming, awe-inspiring animated series about fantasy and growing up, with standout score and world-building.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Episodes

3 seasons · 34 episodes · best: S2E9 "Chapter 9: The Deerfox" 9.7

Episodes

8.2
8.7
8.6

Story

There’s a great big world out there.

Fearless, free-spirited Hilda finds new friends, adventure and magical creatures when she leaves her enchanted forest home and journeys to the city.

Feels like

  • Cozy Fantasy Mystery
  • Heartwarming Coming-of-Age
  • Stunning Hand-Drawn Animation
  • Melodic & Atmospheric Score
  • Whimsical World-Building
  • Gentle Supernatural Elements
  • Found Family Dynamics
  • Quietly Profound Storytelling
  • Comforting Narrative Arc
  • Artistic Visual Beauty

Cast

8 of 8 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Andy Coyle, Megan Ferguson
Written by
Luke Pearson, Emily Brundige, Stephanie Simpson
Produced by
Chantal Ling, Steve Jacobson, Rachel Simon
Music by
Ryan Carlson, Dan Mangan

Everyone

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Facts

September 21, 2018 · December 7, 2023 · Ended

First aired
September 21, 2018
Last aired
December 7, 2023
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 34 episodes
Age rating
TV-Y7
Genres
Action & Adventure, Animation, Family, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, United States
Available in
128 countries

Tropes

Freeze-Frame Bonus, Batman Gambit, Cool Old Lady +9

  • Freeze-Frame Bonus
  • Batman Gambit
  • Cool Old Lady
  • Deus ex Machina
  • Arbitrary Skepticism
  • Magical Library
  • You Are What You Hate
  • Uncanny Valley
  • The Farmer and the Viper
  • Witch with a Capital "B"
  • The Show of the Books
  • Clock Roaches

12 of 172 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

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

Questions about Hilda

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Hilda?

Netflix

In the United States, Hilda streams on Netflix. It also streams in 127 other countries.

Is Hilda worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 8.6).

Does Hilda get better after season 1?

Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 8.2, and season 2 peaks at 8.7. The highest-rated episode is Chapter 9: The Deerfox (season 2, episode 9) at 9.7, and the lowest is Chapter 4: The Sparrow Scouts (season 1, episode 4) at 7.4.

Is Hilda 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 Hilda?

15 h

About 15 hours: 34 episodes in 3 seasons of about 27 minutes each, aired from 2018 to 2023.

Will I feel good after watching Hilda?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for wholesome and 8 for hopefulness.

What tropes does Hilda use?

Freeze-Frame BonusBatman GambitCool Old LadyDeus ex MachinaArbitrary SkepticismMagical LibraryYou Are What You HateUncanny ValleyThe Farmer and the ViperWitch with a Capital "B"The Show of the BooksClock Roachesand 160 more

TV Tropes lists 172 tropes for it, including Freeze-Frame Bonus, Batman Gambit, and Cool Old Lady.