Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia
Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia

Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia

2018TV ShowEnded4 SeasonsEnglish

After uncovering a mysterious amulet, an average teen assumes an unlikely destiny and sets out to save two worlds.

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IMDb8.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes100%
Metacritic82/100
Google Users95%
Director: Guillermo del Toro (Creator)Genres: Animation, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy

Plot Summary

Teenager Jim Lake Jr. stumbles upon a mystical amulet that transports him to a hidden world beneath his hometown of Arcadia. He discovers that trolls are real and that he has been chosen as the next Trollhunter, a champion tasked with protecting both the troll and human worlds from destructive forces. Alongside his human friends and a group of trolls, Jim must learn to wield his newfound powers and navigate the complex politics and dangers of the troll realm.

Critical Reception

Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia was met with widespread critical acclaim, lauded for its stunning animation, compelling storytelling, and strong voice performances. Critics praised its ability to balance humor, action, and heartfelt emotional moments, making it a standout series for both younger and adult audiences.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually stunning animation with a rich, imaginative world.
  • Engaging narrative with well-developed characters and emotional depth.
  • Successfully blends humor, action, and fantasy for all ages.

Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly loved Trollhunters, praising its creative storyline, impressive animation quality, and the likable characters. Many appreciated the show's ability to engage both children and adults with its adventurous plot and meaningful themes.

Awards & Accolades

Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Children's Animated Program (2018, 2020), Annie Awards for Outstanding Achievement for Voice Acting in an Animated Television/Broadcast Production (2019).

Fun Fact

The character of Blinky Galadrigal was heavily inspired by the classic animated character of Jiminy Cricket from Disney's Pinocchio, serving as a wise and guiding figure to the protagonist.

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Peter89Spencer

Peter89Spencer

I didn't think I would enjoy this, but I did! It was viewed on TV time to time, but since I got Netflix I thought I would watch the whole thing. And you know what, the HD made it look amazing. Featuring a great cast, and a great storyli...
Reno

Reno

**It's time now for Gunmar to prepare to face the Trollhunters!** **_SEASON 02:_** I don't know how to begin, because I loved the first season. The review was one of the longest I've ever written for any title. But this follow up seas...
Reno

Reno

**For the glory of Merlin, Daylight is mine to command!** SEASON 01: It has been twenty years since the revolution of 3D animation. The feature films are on the another level, but I always wondered why the television series are laggin...