ThunderCats

Name: ThunderCats
Genre: Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Kids
Released: 1985-01-23
Cast: Larry Kenney, Peter Newman, Earle Hyman, Lynne Lipton, Earl Hammond

1985 | 4 seasons | 22 min | Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Kids

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Audiences rate it highly (8.3 out of 10). A safe bet when you want something reliable.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for sci-fi fans, action fans and families.
The mood: Feel-good.
The pace: 4 seasons, but most episodes stand on their own, so you can dip in anywhere (about 22 minutes each).
What might put you off: Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

The inhabitants of the planet Thundera evacuate just before it is destroyed. They were pursued by a band of mutants. All but one of their escape ships was destroyed. Only a small group of Thunderians (Thundercats) remained. With only half engine power, the group, which was led by Jaga, had to set a course for the nearest planet. Jaga commanded their ship while the other seven were in their stasis tubes. Jaga died on their journey to Third Earth and their ship crashed there. Soon they made friends with various groups in the area and they designed a fortress. Mumm-Ra the centuries-old embodiment of evil, along with the mutants that destroyed the rest of the Thunderians are a constant threat. But Lion-O, the new leader of the Thundercats, with his weapon the "Sword of Omens" will help the Thundercats to have a standing chance.

How it earned its rating

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesStrong
8.3 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 4 seasons and reached a solid audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 127K people sought it out in the past year