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By Polly Conway
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Trippy animated adventure is fun, has cartoonish violence.
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Aquaman: King of Atlantis
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What's the Story?
Aquaman (voiced by Cooper Andrews, The Walking Dead), who was raised on land, now must take over for his half-brother Ocean Master (Dana Snyder) as king of the underwater kingdom of Atlantis. Now that he's in charge, Aquaman gets to complete his list of kingly tasks, outlined by his new minion Vulko (Thomas Lennon) as attending a ribbon-cutting ceremony, picking out fabric and...stamping tax forms? Luckily, Princess Mera (Gillian Jacobs, Community) clarifies the kingdom's true need: to figure out what's going on at Outpost 4, where the ocean has been mysteriously displaced. Will Aquaman's special skills be as helpful in this world as on land?
Is It Any Good?
This psychedelic adventure comedy has a lot going on, but it's a fun journey, especially for the often dour and dark DC Universe. It's a breath of fresh air to see something this goofy, fun, and family-friendly, and the voice cast is clearly having a great time. It's also nice to see a superhero with a sense of humor; Aquaman wants to do his best as king and shows his vulnerability right off the bat. The trippy, in-your-face animation might be too much for some younger viewers, but fans of modern animation may find a lot to love in Atlantis.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about superheroes. What do you think about this version of Aquaman compared to the movie version?
Families can talk about teamwork. How do Aquaman and Mera work together? Why do you think this is an important character strength?
TV Details
- Premiere date : October 18, 2021
- Cast : Gillian Jacobs , Thomas Lennon , Cooper Andrews
- Network : Max
- Genre : Kids' Animation
- Topics : Superheroes , Adventures
- Character Strengths : Teamwork
- TV rating :
- Last updated : September 30, 2025
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