Trollhunters

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Season 1
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Dec 23, 2016
Season #: 3, 2, 1
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8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 68 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 59 out of 68
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 68
  3. Negative: 5 out of 68
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  1. Jim222001
    Jun 15, 2017
    8
    The show grows on you as you go on no matter your age. The voice cast is excellent. While late Anton Yelchin is irreplaceable as the voice of the lead hero Jim. Yet, if there's a season 2 someone will have to take his place sadly. You realize he's the heart of the series as you go on.
    I found the show some-what cheesy at first but it becomes more charming and fun as it goes on.
  2. alejandro970
    Apr 30, 2017
    8
    A big bet of animation from Dreamworks direct to Netflix, inspired in creative ingenuity of Guillermo del Toro. Has the adequate dose of action, thrills and comedy, with characters well developed and surprising.
  3. W3R3W00F
    Dec 27, 2016
    10
    I pulled my life's first all-nighter for this series.

    It was entirely worth it. .... .... Okay, you found the secret review. Here's your Ferrero Rocher or whatever. This series is something special. It really is. THIS series alone made me USE Netflix. It's clean, it's family-ready, and it strikes the ideal balance dark and scary + butterflies and fairies, so to speak, that    I pulled my life's first all-nighter for this series.

    It was entirely worth it.

    ....

    ....

    Okay, you found the secret review. Here's your Ferrero Rocher or whatever.

    This series is something special. It really is.
    THIS series alone made me USE Netflix.
    It's clean, it's family-ready, and it strikes the ideal balance dark and scary + butterflies and fairies, so to speak, that Disney films often have an excellent command of.

    To draw an comparison between Disney: In Disney's "Zootopia", there was a certain angle to it that I'd been craving in animation for a long time: a greater sense of human depth. Complex backstories and moments with the kind of conversations that typically only play out between real, functioning human beings.

    I think, in some aspects, Trollhunters does this better.
    I believe this is because it has all the time it needs, just from being a series.

    There are characters that are largely one-sided, and for what they're worth, that's good enough. Eli, for instance, is the single greatest character ever conceived, despite being a tertiary character, and he has about as much purpose as an empty water bottle laying beside a recycling bin.

    But there are other characters who begin to unravel much further throughout just 26 episodes, and often sooner than 26. There are moments of awkwardness, but not the kind of "I've never even had an awkward experience in my life so I'll throw what I think constitutes that into this" awkward moments. They feel like things I would blurt out, like "thanks!" where no thanks was due or contextually appropriate, and the embarrassing tension between all parties involved just slowly dissipates, as people try to forget the flubbed time. I've never really seen this kind of wrench thrown into a cartoon before, but there it is in all its awaited glory.

    Despite some unusual pacing through some episodes, as well as false conclusions and sometimes jolted climaxes here and there, all of these elements still come together to form a largely germane series, just with some new left hooks that nonetheless kept me addicted. Not surprisingly, satisfying bonds are formed throughout, as well as predictable ones. But there are some surprising bonds that arise out of unusual situations, and as the creative team rolls with them, these stranger bonds emit the same kind of satisfaction that the more intuitive ones emit. There are still morals-to-the-story per episode, and the run time for each would fit on a Cartoon Network time slot, if ever the need be. But it's just a BETTER animated series than most of what have been coming about, as this is a genuine, quality series from a studio that, let's face it, has played 2nd or 3rd fiddle to Disney for years. I think, had Del Toro not been directing this, this wouldn't be as good as what it is and what it should be. I think this time, Dreamworks has just one-upped Disney for a change.

    It's only a matter of time before this really catches on. Anyway, I need to earn back that sleep.    … Expand
  4. Vektoren
    Dec 29, 2016
    10
    This show is really fascinating. The first episodes are a little bit slow-going while introducing the background. The further episodes are perfect with the right amount of humor and the right degree of suspense. The animations are very lovely and full packed of details. They are looking customized not generic nor synthetic. Trollhunters, much like e.g. The Simpsons, understood how toThis show is really fascinating. The first episodes are a little bit slow-going while introducing the background. The further episodes are perfect with the right amount of humor and the right degree of suspense. The animations are very lovely and full packed of details. They are looking customized not generic nor synthetic. Trollhunters, much like e.g. The Simpsons, understood how to gripped children as well as adults. I would love to see more seasons.… Expand
  5. JorgeLestre
    Jan 12, 2017
    10
    It's magnificent. A true enjoyment to both children and adults. Del Toro's magic universe continues to deliver the basics of imagination at its purest form.
  6. NerdEnt_Net
    Jan 7, 2017
    9
    Trollhunters is an enjoyable watch for all ages as there is plenty of slapstick humor countered by many dark moments for older viewers. This series is a perfect mixture of Labyrinth’s mystical exploration and Spider-Man’s coming-of-age teenage drama.
  7. Moo-vies
    Dec 30, 2016
    4
    I am really not a fan of animated cartoons using obvious computer animation tools, without inspiration, it produces bland, generic animation. I don't find Trollhunters graphics appealing at all, like a generic creative order rather than a work of passion.

    If you want to see an animated series and have not yet watched Avatar the last Airbender, choose this over Trollhunters. Both kids    I am really not a fan of animated cartoons using obvious computer animation tools, without inspiration, it produces bland, generic animation. I don't find Trollhunters graphics appealing at all, like a generic creative order rather than a work of passion.

    If you want to see an animated series and have not yet watched Avatar the last Airbender, choose this over Trollhunters. Both kids and adults will find satisfaction there and character. Or give a shot at this year's One Punch Man which almost transcends its manga roots through its playful absurdity around manga tropes.

    I feel Trollhunters visibility is mainly due to Del Toro's name. Period.
    It is not enough to make it a series to remember and is a huge let down for a mature spectator.    … Expand
  8. Sojum
    Dec 30, 2016
    6
    Torn between a 6 and 7 here. Plenty here for kids in the way of action and humor. The animation is first-class and the cast of voice actors was well chosen. Yes, that's Glenn from The Walking Dead voicing jock Steve Palchuck, never mind the more recognizable voices (including tragically Anton Yelchin). Nice touches like that set this show apart. There a some clever scripted and visualTorn between a 6 and 7 here. Plenty here for kids in the way of action and humor. The animation is first-class and the cast of voice actors was well chosen. Yes, that's Glenn from The Walking Dead voicing jock Steve Palchuck, never mind the more recognizable voices (including tragically Anton Yelchin). Nice touches like that set this show apart. There a some clever scripted and visual bits, like the goblins drawing a mustache on the new leader every time the prior one gets squished, and Del Toro knows his way around magical and supernatural charts, illustrations and ultimately the design of all of the trolls. It's nice to see a kids show with some thoughtful artistic touches. Not quite enough to make this a parent's fave, but enough to make a new year's marathon viewing bearable.… Expand
  9. Omniyus
    May 12, 2017
    7
    This show stumbles with a rocky beginning and bland, even stereotypical characters, often blending the line between well developed mary sue personalities. Generic plot and conventional (old-fashioned) storytelling almost made me quit the series. The beginning of this is not trying to reinvent the wheel, but it's also something you've watched before hundreds of times, and it doesn't tryThis show stumbles with a rocky beginning and bland, even stereotypical characters, often blending the line between well developed mary sue personalities. Generic plot and conventional (old-fashioned) storytelling almost made me quit the series. The beginning of this is not trying to reinvent the wheel, but it's also something you've watched before hundreds of times, and it doesn't try to be different. This weakens it immensely. However, it's second half is a breath of fresh air and rewards those who stuck it through with amazing plot, character development, and battles, but the weak beginning ruins it for most.… Expand
  10. LeZee
    Jul 30, 2017
    10
    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 lagging behind on this. A few of them from the recent were not that impressive as this one. This surely would become a classic as the years to come. But don't    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 lagging behind on this. A few of them from the recent were not that impressive as this one. This surely would become a classic as the years to come. But don't judge it as it is only for children. That's what I surprised with. I should have seen it six months ago when it came. I was not discarding, but delaying my watch and now I regret that kind of mindset of mine.

    Based on the book of the same name, co-written by Guillermo del Toro. One of the final works of Anton Yelchin before his unexpected death in the last year. I do not have to check for that, once I have heard the voice, I knew right away it was him. A very unique voice tone as only a very few in the film industry gifted with. He has done many good works, but this is the one to remember as his final.

    The series had won three Annie Awards out of four nominees and several others. Really a great achievement in animation, the product that made for television. Definitely many 3D animated series would follow the same route. Especially I am expecting from the Disney as I am a big fan of it, despite their two famous films turned successfully into 2D animated series, which I liked they're not letting go the dying art of the early days. That's me. I want everything!

    ❝Destiny is a gift. Some to their entire lives, living existence as a quiet desperation.❞

    I am a film fanatic, not series', but I regularly watch them. So, normally I won't review television series, unless I loved it's all the episodes. Which means, usually the documentaries and history related series'. Probably this is the first time for an entertainment series and I'm happy for doing that. I just want to let others know how great it is, because it is not one of the most watched series, unlike the high rating and praised big.

    The season one consists of 26 episodes, just like the old days. Because, nowadays the series episodes are reduced between 10-13. You might have heard that recently the writers are on the protest for losing their work. Anyway, each episode was so awesome. Like full story, with lots of twist and turns. It could have made a fantastic film series of around 10 to 12 films like the 'Harry Potter'. Yeah, even as a live-action film is not a bad idea, since todays technology was far better than ten years ago.

    BUT I'm happy for it as it is as a series, that makes it very unique. The characters were totally unpredictable. There are like 10-15 major characters and as the series progress, you would witness a complete changeover in them. And that's I call a perfect character development. I mean there are no flashbacks, but all the needed infos were revealed to us quite stylishly like with the missions in each episode.

    It is obviously about a chosen one. I have not seen a masterpiece like this on the chosen one concept since 'The Lord of the Rings'. There is no wasting of time, it all begins right away and when that happened, I said 'here it comes the boring part'. After watching the first episode, I felt it was not bad. Awesome in fact. Then I was not expecting the following episodes to follow the same magic, but they did. As I watched first 3-4 episodes, I came to realise its brilliance. That's it, since then there's nothing to stop me as I finished watching the entire first season as much as soon as I can.

    ❝Well, I wouldn't really call it an issue, an issue is something you can fix.❞

    The disappointment came from not with the series, but after ending my watch, there were no more to continue. So I can't wait for the second season, which is due later this year. One of the reasons I loved the series is for each episode was better the previous one. It's only going up in the graph of impressing its viewers. If someone did not like an episode means, probably he's did not pay attention in his watch. Coming back to the story, I liked the details of everything. Easy to follow and the introduction of all the characters are nicely done.

    So a teenager named Jim Lake from a town called Arcadia becomes the first human Trollhunter after the amulet chose him. Soon he was guided by the two trolls and he was taken to their world called Heartstone Trollmarket that lies underneath the Arcadia. With his not so fierce training and other small-small missions, Jim has to improve his efficiency in order to do what he has chosen for. He struggles, but the faith on him among the trolls gives all the needed strength. That's when he meets Bular, the son of Gunmar who is trying to rise from the darkness.

    Meanwhile, he has to face other threats like from Changleings and Goblins. With the help of his friends he succeeds most of the time in defending Trollmarket...

    (NOTE: incomplete review due to limited characters allowed)    … Expand
  11. MaximeLoonatic
    Feb 21, 2017
    10
    This is with no doubt about it the best show I've ever seen! And I can tell that it has a la of future.
    There's so many open stories at the season: like Deya the Delivered, the creation of the amulet, the allience the trolls had with Merlin... Jim's and Toby's fathers, the origin of the changeglings...
    I was so hooked At the first episode because it was so well designed every character,    This is with no doubt about it the best show I've ever seen! And I can tell that it has a la of future.
    There's so many open stories at the season: like Deya the Delivered, the creation of the amulet, the allience the trolls had with Merlin... Jim's and Toby's fathers, the origin of the changeglings...
    I was so hooked At the first episode because it was so well designed every character, and the story of the chosen one that would learn in the process of his new duty. It strongly remind me to when I was young and I was watching the first season of Buffy the Vampire Slayer; and it makes me feel like this show would be as important and EPIC as Buffy is/was.    … Expand
  12. JLuis_001
    Dec 18, 2017
    8
    Funny, likeable, charming, really cool story, good characters, even the trolls, both good and bad, the pacing is good, the episodes all were entertaining, the plot and where it's going is concise, I just devoured season one.
  13. thereality
    May 25, 2018
    10
    A one of a kind series that made me watch it hours long and made me rewatch untill the new part
  14. bimmybob2001
    Aug 3, 2018
    10
    a Heartwarming Series that gives it's Viewers enough Likable and Fun Characters with some of the Best 3D Animation in any Dreamworks Cartoon Show. all Three Seasons have a Charm that will continue into it's future Spinoffs coming up which I hope will be Just as good.
  15. Lucas565
    Dec 12, 2020
    10
    Uma das melhores séries de animação que eu já assisti eu recomendo ela é ótima

Awards & Rankings

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#86 Best TV Season of 2016
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#80 Most Discussed TV Season of 2016
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#65 Most Shared TV Season of 2016

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Metascore
69

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Los Angeles Daily News
    Reviewed by: Rob Lowman
    Jan 3, 2017
    70
    Trollhunters has a nice vibe to it. There is an ’80s “Goonies” flair, but it is also has intelligence and flashes of wit, such as when a creature hums “In the Hall of the Mountain King” by Edvard Grieg as it goes in for a kill, or when Toby finds out Juliet dies in “Romeo and Juliet.” Otherwise Trollhunters follows the formula for these sorts of stories, uncomfortable teen by day and superhero at night.
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  2. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Mike Hale
    Dec 22, 2016
    70
    What makes Trollhunters stand out, in the early episodes, is another del Toro trademark: the design of the monsters, who are significantly more interesting to look at and listen to than their human counterparts.
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  3. Yahoo TV
    Reviewed by: Ken Tucker
    Dec 22, 2016
    70
    There’s not much verbal wit in Trollhunters--the jokes are pitched to a kid audience that has probably heard better ones in DreamWorks feature films such as How to Train Your Dragon and Shrek. But it looks terrific, with sleek animation that moves back and forth between human and troll worlds with fluid skill.
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