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The Mask: Animated Series

1995 – 1997Show3 seasons54 episodesTV-Y7

AnimationFamily
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes–72%

An eccentric, nostalgic family series about fantasy and pop culture.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for brutality, big ideas or tears.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 54 episodes · best: S3E4 "They Came from Within" 8.1

Episodes

7.6
7.4
7.6

Story

Insecure bank clerk Stanley Ipkiss uses an ancient mask to gain superpowers while taking on the mischievous and cartoonish, but heroic and good-hearted personality of The Mask

Feels like

  • Slapstick Superhero Parody
  • Chaotic Cartoon Energy
  • Jim Carrey Voice Performance
  • Magical Realism Comedy
  • 90s Nostalgia Trip
  • Absurdist Physical Humor
  • Family-Friendly Fantasy
  • High-Energy Pacing

Cast

17 of 17 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Ginny McSwain, Bonni Freeman
Written by
Duane Capizzi, Dean Stefan, Steve Roberts
Music by
Christopher Neal Nelson

Everyone

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

Facts

August 12, 1995 · August 30, 1997 · Ended

First aired
August 12, 1995
Last aired
August 30, 1997
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 54 episodes
Age rating
TV-Y7
Genres
Family, Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
5 countries

Tropes

Unlimited Wardrobe, Deal with the Devil, Theatre Phantom +9

  • Unlimited Wardrobe
  • Deal with the Devil
  • Theatre Phantom
  • Butt-Monkey
  • Most Writers Are Male
  • Let's You and Him Fight
  • Defeat by Modesty
  • Shout-Out
  • Not Me This Time
  • Sexy Coat Flashing
  • Adapted Out
  • Attack of the 50-Foot Whatever

12 of 215 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Mask: Animated Series?"

Questions about The Mask: Animated Series

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Mask: Animated Series?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Mask: Animated Series from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Mask: Animated Series worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 6.9).

Is The Mask: Animated Series 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 Mask: Animated Series?

20 h

About 20 hours: 54 episodes in 3 seasons of about 22 minutes each, aired from 1995 to 1997.

Can I half-watch The Mask: Animated Series?

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.

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

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

What tropes does The Mask: Animated Series use?

Unlimited WardrobeDeal with the DevilTheatre PhantomButt-MonkeyMost Writers Are MaleLet's You and Him FightDefeat by ModestyShout-OutNot Me This TimeSexy Coat FlashingAdapted OutAttack of the 50-Foot Whateverand 203 more

TV Tropes lists 215 tropes for it, including Unlimited Wardrobe, Deal with the Devil, and Theatre Phantom.