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Fanboy and Chum Chum

Name: Fanboy and Chum Chum
Genre: Animation, Action & Adventure, Comedy, Kids, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Released: 2009-10-12
Cast: Nika Futterman, Jamie Kennedy, Jeff Bennett, David Hornsby, Wyatt Cenac

2009 | 2 seasons | 11 min | Animation, Action & Adventure, Comedy, Kids, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With a lukewarm 5.6 out of 10 from audiences and a short run with a modest audience, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who wants a laugh, sci-fi fans and action fans.
The mood: Light and funny, feel-good.
The pace: 2 seasons: a few weeks of evenings, short, snackable episodes, about 18 hours in all.
What might put you off: Rated TV-Y7. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.

Fanboy and Chum Chum are fans of all things science fiction and fantasy, and wear wild superhero costumes with their underwear on the outside. Their lives are filled with adventure, from Fanboy's teacher turning into a zombie to an ice monster operating the Frosty Freezy Freeze machine. Their pal Kyle usually tags along on their escapades. Kyle is a real wizard, but Fanboy and Chum Chum are oblivious to his mystical powers, although they live in a world of fantasy.

How it earned its rating

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesBelow par
5.6 out of 10
AwardsSolid
Won 3 Emmys: Daytime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Individual in Animation, Daytime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Directing in an Animated Program, Daytime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Special Class Animated Program. Also nominated for 3 more Emmys.
Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 2 seasons and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 88K people sought it out in the past year