TV series

ThunderCats

2011–2012 · 1 season

A sweeping, anime-flavored fantasy adventure that balances brisk action with earnest character drama and a surprisingly somber edge.

Overview: The ThunderCats are on the move! After the kingdom of Thundera is attacked by the lizard people, Lion-O leads Tygra, Cheetara and the other heroes on a quest for the Book of Omens and the magic stones of legend. But he'll have to face villains like Mumm-Ra, the ancient evil sorceror, and Slithe, the dangerous lizard general. Luckily, he has the Sword of Omens and its amazing powers at his disposal.
How it feels: Dark, earnest, tense and melancholic. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Survival, family, power, betrayal
Content: Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 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: survival
family
power
betrayal
redemption
Places: fantasy world
wilderness
Era: far-future
Audience: teen
Form: serialised
animated
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none

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Will FriedleLion-O (voice) / Lion-O / Leo (voice)
Kevin Michael RichardsonPanthro (voice) / Panthro / Anet (voice) / Panthro / Anet / Avistan Pilot (voice)
Matthew MercerTygra (voice) / Tygra / Kask (voice) / Tygra / Driller (voice)
Emmanuelle ChriquiCheetara (voice)
Madeleine HallWilyKit (voice)
Eamon PirruccelloWilyKat (voice)
Satomi KorogiSnarf (voice)
Larry KenneyKing Claudus (voice)
Clancy BrownGrune (voice)
Robin Atkin DownesMumm-Ra (voice) / Mumm-Ra / Addicus (voice) / Mumm-Ra / Addicus / Avistan Guard (voice)
Corey BurtonJaga (voice) / Jaga / Tygus (voice) / Jaga / Jorma / Mob Leader (voice)
Dee Bradley BakerSlithe / Kaynar (voice) / Slithe (voice) / Slithe / Kaynar / Ro-Bear-Bill (voice)
Pamela AdlonPumyra (voice) / Pumyra / Wolo Mother (voice)
Cree SummerPanthera (voice) / Gusto (voice)
Michael McKeanVultaire (voice)