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Voltron: Legendary Defender

Name: Voltron: Legendary Defender
Genre: Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Family
Released: 2016-06-10
Cast: Jeremy Shada, Tyler Labine, Bex Taylor-Klaus, Steven Yeun, Rhys Darby

2016 | 8 seasons | Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Family

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a short run with a modest audience. 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. If you loved Star Trek: The Next Generation, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood: Feel-good.
The pace: 8 seasons, but most episodes stand on their own, so you can dip in anywhere.
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.

Five unlikely teenage heroes and their flying robot lions unite to form the megapowerful Voltron and defend the universe from evil.

How it earned its rating

CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesSolid
7.3 out of 10
AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 Emmy.
Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 8 seasons and reached a small audience so far
Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 144K people sought it out in the past year