Dave the Barbarian
Seen it?2004 | 1 seasons | 22 min | Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy, Kids
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a short run with a modest audience and little lasting buzz, 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 families. If you loved Animaniacs or The Ren & Stimpy Show, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- 1 season: a few weeks of evenings, short, snackable episodes, about 15 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
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 earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 1 season and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 66K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Created by Doug Langdale
- Danny CookseyDave the Barbarian (voice)
- Estelle HarrisLula (voice)
- Erica LuttrellCandy (voice)
- Tress MacNeilleFang (voice)
- Jeff BennettNarrator (voice)
- Kevin Michael RichardsonUncle Oswidge (voice)
- Frank WelkerFaffy (voice)
- Paul RuggChuckles The Silly Piggy (voice)