TV series

Dave the Barbarian

2004–2005 · 1 season

A silly, joke-dense cartoon romp full of fourth-wall gags and goofy fantasy parody that's easy to dip into.

Overview: This animated comedy series is set in the Middle Ages and follows the title character, Dave, in his comedic adventures with his family (his sisters, Candy and Fang) as they protect themselves and their family from a world of oddball foes. Dave himself combines strength with an appreciation of the finer things in life, including origami, bird watching, and even gourmet cooking.
How it feels: Brisk and fine in the background.
About: Family, power, identity, loyalty
Content: Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.
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Tone
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: background-friendly, 1 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: family
power
identity
loyalty
Places: fantasy world
single country house
Era: timeless
Audience: kids
Form: animated
ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence mild
Sex none

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Danny CookseyDave the Barbarian (voice)
Estelle HarrisLula (voice)
Erica LuttrellCandy (voice)
Tress MacNeilleFang (voice)
Kevin Michael RichardsonUncle Oswidge (voice)
Frank WelkerFaffy (voice)
Paul RuggChuckles The Silly Piggy (voice)
Jeff BennettNarrator (voice) / Argan (voice)
John DiMaggio
Clancy Brown
Billy West
Dan Castellaneta
Brian Posehn
Phil LaMarrEnders / Most Happy Ghost / Town Crier (voice) / Elderly Clerk / Librarian (voice) / Strom the Slayer / Uglier Monster (voice)
Joan RiversQueen Zonthara (voice) / Ghost Mom (voice)