All Hail King Julien
Seen it?2014 | 5 seasons | 23 min | Family, Animation, Comedy, Kids
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It was critically acclaimed, though it had a lukewarm 6.8 out of 10 from audiences and little lasting buzz. 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 anyone who wants a laugh and families. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- 5 seasons, but most episodes stand on their own, so you can dip in anywhere (about 23 minutes each).
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-Y7. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
King Julien is back and shaking his booty harder than ever! Discover the wild world of Madagascar as the king takes on the jungle’s craziest adventures in this comedy series. With his loyal sidekicks Maurice and Mort, they meet a whole new cast of colorful animals, including ambitious head of security Clover and the villainous Foosa. No one can stop this king from ruling with an iron fist...in the air...wavin' like he just doesn't care.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
Critically acclaimed
- AudiencesBelow par
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Won 6 Emmys: Daytime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program, Daytime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Casting for an Animated Series or Special, Daytime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Writing in an Animated Program, Daytime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Sound Editing – Animation and 2 more. Also nominated for 2 more Emmys. Plus 1 other award.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 5 seasons and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 88K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 2 is the high point.
Season 12014 · 10 episodes · 6.3 out of 10Weeknight
Season 22015 · 16 episodes · 8.0 out of 10Saturday- Season 32016 · 13 episodes · 7.7 out of 10Saturday
- Season 42016 · 13 episodes · 7.9 out of 10Saturday
- Season 52017 · 13 episodes · 8.0 out of 10Saturday
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Cast & crew
Created by Tom McGrath, Eric Darnell
- Danny JacobsKing Julien (voice)
- Jeff BennettHorst / Hector / Willie / Sage (voice)
- India de BeaufortClover / Crimson (voice)
- Kevin Michael RichardsonMaurice (voice)
- Andy RichterMort / Ted (voice)
- Debra WilsonMasikura (voice)
- Betsy SodaroXixi (voice)
- Sarah ThyreBecca / Dorothy (voice)