3Below: Tales of Arcadia
3Below: Tales of Arcadia

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3Below: Tales of Arcadia

2019
TV Show
Ended
2 Seasons
English

After crash-landing on Earth, two royal teen aliens on the run struggle to blend in with humans as they evade intergalactic bounty hunters.

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IMDb7.2/10
Google Users92%
Director: Guillermo del Toro (Creator)Genres: Animation, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

Following the destruction of their home planet, two alien royal siblings, Aja and Krel, along with their bodyguard Varvatos Vex, crash-land on Earth in Arcadia. Posing as human teenagers, they must blend in and avoid bounty hunters while trying to repair their ship and return home. Their struggle to adapt to human culture, school, and relationships provides both comedic and dramatic moments as they uncover secrets about their new surroundings.

Critical Reception

3Below received generally positive reviews, with critics praising its animation, humor, character development, and its expansion of the interconnected 'Tales of Arcadia' universe. The voice acting, particularly from the lead siblings, was often highlighted. Some viewers found the pacing in certain arcs to be uneven, but overall, it was considered a successful and engaging addition to the franchise.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its vibrant animation and imaginative character designs.

  • Applauded for its witty humor and relatable portrayal of teenage experiences, even for alien royalty.

  • Noted for successfully weaving new characters and plotlines into the established 'Tales of Arcadia' mythology.

Google audience: Google users overwhelmingly enjoyed '3Below: Tales of Arcadia,' frequently commending its engaging storyline, strong character arcs for Aja and Krel, and the series' signature blend of humor and action. The animation quality and the expansion of the Arcadia universe were also popular points of praise among audiences.

Fun Fact

The series' creators deliberately designed the alien siblings, Aja and Krel, to have distinct visual styles that reflected their personalities and cultural backgrounds, with Aja's design being more ornate and regal, and Krel's more practical and technologically influenced.

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Peter89Spencer

Peter89Spencer

I think my fav character is Varvatos Vex - he's just awesome!