TV series

Shadow Raiders

1998–1999 · 2 seasons

A pulpy space opera with clashing planets and a looming threat, fun but weighty for a kids' show.

Overview: Despite the history of their warring past, the four planets of Ice, Rock, Fire, and Bone must set aside their differences and feuds to work together and form an alliance: their only hope of defeating a common enemy. The powerful Beast Planet, whose only purpose is the total destruction and annihilation of other worlds, has now entered their universe from the darkest reaches of space.
How it feels: Tense, dark, campy and earnest. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: War, survival, power, betrayal
Content: Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.
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Full breakdown

Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
campystrength 1 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: war
survival
power
betrayal
loyalty
Places: space
Era: far-future
Audience: family
Form: serialised
animated
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence mild
Sex none