101 Dalmatians: The Series
101 Dalmatians: The Series

101 Dalmatians: The Series

1998TV ShowEnded3 SeasonsEnglish

After foiling Cruella DeVil's plot to make a fur coat with the puppies' skins, the Dearly Family (Roger and Anita Dearly, Nanny, Pongo, Perdita, their 15 birth puppies and 84 adopted puppies) move to a new farm home in the country. Join Pongo and Perdy's pups, brave Lucky, tubby Rolly and Cadpig the runt, together with their chicken friend Spot, as they defend their new home from Cruella DeVil (Anita's boss and now new neighbor), continually get in and out of trouble, sneak into Grutely, and have all sorts of crazy adventures around the farm. Also along for the fun is Tripod, Patch, Two-Tone, Wizzer, Dipstick, Mooch, and the rest of their barnyard friends.

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IMDb6.8/10
Director: Jeffery L. Glenn, Jamie Mitchell, Don LuskGenres: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family

Plot Summary

Set after the events of the original Disney animated film, the series follows the adventures of Pongo and Perdita's 99 puppies. While Cruella de Vil is still scheming to get her paws on the puppies for their fur, the focus shifts to the everyday escapades and lessons learned by the lively litter. Each episode often involves the puppies facing challenges, outsmarting villains, and reinforcing themes of family, bravery, and friendship.

Critical Reception

The series was generally well-received by audiences, particularly families and fans of the original animated classic. It was praised for its faithfulness to the spirit of the movie, its humor, and its engaging storylines that appealed to younger viewers. While not a critical darling in the vein of more adult-oriented animation, it successfully captured the lighthearted and adventurous tone expected from a Disney production.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its charming animation and faithfulness to the original film's characters.
  • Appreciated for its family-friendly humor and adventure-focused episodes.
  • Seen as a solid continuation of the beloved '101 Dalmatians' story for a younger generation.

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Fun Fact

The series was a continuation of the story from the 1961 Disney animated film, with many of the original voice actors returning to reprise their roles, including Frank Welker as Cruella de Vil's henchmen Horace and Jasper, and Edie McClurg as Cruella herself.

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