The Emperor's New School
Seen it?2006 | 2 seasons | 23 min | Comedy, Kids, Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 7.2 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 families.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- 2 seasons: a few weeks of evenings, short, snackable episodes, about 35 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
It's about Kuzco, a self-centered and spoiled teen who must survive the trials of Incan public school and pass all of his classes so that he can officially become Emperor. His friend Malina keeps his attitude in check, while the evil Yzma (cleverly disguised as Principal Amzy) and her dim-witted sidekick Kronk are out to make sure Kuzco fails.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
7.2 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Emmy: Daytime Emmy Award: Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program. Plus 2 other awards.
- 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 97K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Weeknight Watch. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 2 is the high point.
Season 12006 · 33 episodes · 7.8 out of 10Saturday- Season 22007 · 57 episodes · 8.1 out of 10Saturday
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Cast & crew
Created by Mark Dindal
- Eartha KittYzma (voice)
- J.P. ManouxKuzco (voice)
- John GoodmanPacha (voice)
- Patrick WarburtonKronk (voice)
- Curtis ArmstrongMr. Moleguaco (voice)
- Justin CowdenGuaca (voice)
- Rip TaylorThe Royal Record Keeper (voice)
- Shane BaumelTipo (voice)
- Bob BergenBucky (voice)
- Jessica DiCiccoMalina (voice)