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Craig McCracken, the guy who made three of my favorite animated shows, The Powerpuff Girls (1998), Foster's Home For Imaginary Friends and Wander Over Yonder. And now he made a new show on Netflix called "Kid Cosmic" which features a boy called "Kid" (that's his actual name) and he is obsessed with superhero stuff. He likes to help people around until and he found five cosmic stones and he has super powers. His other friends and family has super powers to due to them having different separate cosmic rings. The animation is pretty good and both the comedy and the writing are clever. Also it has a story development which is one of the codes of the show. Kid Cosmic is considered recommendable, if you are fan of The Powerpuff Girls (1998), Foster's Home For Imaginary Friends and Wonder over Yonder, you are gonna enjoy this show. I give this show a 9.8/10

A show created by Craig McCracken is enough to get me excited especially since I grew up watching The Powerpuff Girls and Foster's Home For Imaginary Friends. So, Kid Cosmic is a fun show with its clever storytelling and great characters about a boy named Kid who finds five cosmic stones and assembles a team of people he knows to become heroes. Each episode is a lot of fun and will get you pumped for season 2 like each Marvel movie gets you excited for the next movie. It's a great show for superhero fans and fans who grew up in the 2000s when Craig McCracken's shows ruled television. Also, if there's a character that won me over, it's the little girl Rosa. You'll see what I mean. This show is like The Avengers but it's more like a wonderful tribute to comic books.

Watched for some kid show light entertainment but got caught up on the story.

Kid Cosmic, compared to a lot of cartoons aimed at kids, is a pretty refreshing take! It's got characters you care about, character development, and a memorable (if not a bit nostalgic) style to it.

Season two can get frustrating and even a little bit formulaic, hence why I deducted a few stars off the review, but was still able to illicit strong emotions in the scenes surrounding Kid and his dark past. Not many TV shows can make me tear up, but this one definitely succeeded in that.

If I could change anything, I'd probably make the series revolve a little more around Kid, just because he's got a lot of pain that I can relate to, but the cartoon wasn't made for me! So I understand why that's not the case.

Anyway, I like the fact that the show subverts expectations a lot, and changes made to the cast are VERY permanent. Not a lot of cartoons have lasting consequences like this one does. That reason alone sets it apart from a lot of other kids shows.

I like a lot of things Craig McCracken has done, and his work has influenced who I am since I grew up on his cartoons. I'm glad he's still creating them for the younger generation too!

This is a show of a kid named... kid (mean parents huh) who goes on adventures. He pretends he is a super hero but then he find ACTUAL SPACE ROCKS FROM SPACE witch he calls cosmic rings. Then he goes on to make a team and blah blah and all that good jazz. I dont want to spoil the show cus well. IT WAS FROM GOD HIMSELF!!!! THIS IS IN THE CATEGORY OF BUDDY THUNDERSTRUCK AND STRANGER THINGS CUS HOLY HELL THIS IS GOOD!!! So yeah... watch.. OR U GONNA PAY!!! (with your life)

It was okay. 50% awesome 50% annoying. The main characters were taking turn in becoming annoying characters for each season lol. Plot wise something we could all agree in experiencing literally in many scifi alien-esque storylines (ben10, most netflix animation, japanese anime, jetex, etc). Each season comes with both exciting and annoying moments. Some beautiful scenes and lovely interactions among all the characters. Not a big fan of some of the voice casts and characters' design (not a fan of the animation style either as for me it doesnt suit the tone) Overall entertaining but the ending was rushed. Favorite was season 2. The rest okay. Recommended.

Fun story and great pacing, it has some ups and downs on quality of episodes, seemingly rushed, but it's much more than it's sum of its parts. Very excited for the next season.

Following the ending of Wander Over Yonder, Craig McCracken teams up with Netflix to create his first serialized show in the form of Kid Cosmic. In one of the rare occasions where a great concept is given an equally great execution, Kid Cosmic brings the best out of the man who brough us The Powerpuff Girls and Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends with an amazing cast of characters, excellent animation and really strong writing.

Set in the rural desert in New Mexico, a young boy named Kid finds 5 cosmic Stones of Power that fell from an alien spaceship. A lover of superheroes and comic books, Kid dreams of being a hero like the ones he idolizes. However, things don't go his way as he's super team consists of a waitress named Jo, his grandfather, Papa G, his 4-year-old neighbor, Rosa and his cat, Tuna Sandwich. Together they fight off alien invaders while also learning how to work together as a team and what it truly means to be a hero. Each episode focuses on Kid trying to be the best hero he can be yet his struggle comes from the fact that real life doesn't play out like the comics. In addition to subverting tropes found in superhero stories, this series also makes subtle yet much appreciated refrences to classic comics. It also helps that this show is very funny, making great use of classic slapstick, clever word play and moments of general silliness. And given that this is a superhero show, it only makes sense that this show delivers on the action. The action scenes are fast paced, funny, and have genuine stakes behind them. They're also clear and concise so that you know exactly whats going on.

Now on to the characters, who are all very well written and develop naturally as the show progresses. Starting with Kid, he's a lovable comic book fan who just wants to live his dream of being a superhero. As the show progresses, he learns that being a hero is more than just beating up the bad guys and getting recognition. He's equipped with the green Stone of Power that allows him to fly, though slowing down is rather difficult for him. Jo is a waitress who wants to see the world, but when she's brought into the conflict of alien's invading, she has to make sure Kid doesn't get hurt like an older sister. She's equipped with the purple Stone of Power, which allows her to create portals. Rosa is the rambunctious toddler who sees Kid as an fun older brother and likes playing games. She's equipped with the blue Stone of Power, which allows her to grow up to 40 feet tall. Papa G is the quirky grandfather of Kid who's more than willing to help him out. He's equipped with the yellow Stone of Power, which gives him the ability to duplicate himself. Tuna Sandwich is the cat Kid looks after at the diner. He's equipped with the red Stone of Power, which allows him to see into the future. Then there's Stuck Chuck, the alien that started off as an antagonist who just wanted the stones for his leader, but his plans are foiled when he's stuck in Kid's trailer. Other characters that make notable impressions include Flo, Jo's Mom who owns the diner, Carlos and Ramona, Rosa's parents, Carl and Carla who come to the diner often and the mysterious Biker in Black.

What truly brings the characters to life is the amazing voice acting on display. Jack Fisher knocks it out of the park as Kid, making him sound like a genuine superhero fan who's still an excitable child. Amanda Celine Miler brings out an older sister vibe that's perfect for Jo's character. Lily Rose Silver nails the rambunctious nature of a 4-year-old and sells every line delivery. Of course praise should also be given to the veteran voice actors, Keith Ferguson, Tom Kenny, Fred Tatasciore, and many more who all bring their A game to each of the characters they perform. Credit should also be given to Sam Riegal for his amazing voice direction and making sure everyone sounded authentic and well rehearsed.

Visually, this show looks amazing and brings Craig McCracken's style to a new level. Mercury Filmworks (who previously worked with McCraken on the first season of Wander Over Yonder) provided the animation for the show with the use of Toon Boom Harmony software and it looks very well crafted. The characters have a unique design that's reminiscent of comics such as Dennis the Menace with black dots for eyes, round heads and distinct body types. The character animation flows very naturally and makes great use of squash and stretch, especially during the action scenes. The alien designs were all very well crafted and they all feel very distinct from. On another.

I suppose the one downside is the backgrounds, while well detailed (especially with some uses of 3D), feel inherently empty because its the rural desert in New Mexico. This isn't even a small town, this is a truck stop. Hopeful subsequent seasons will remedy this little gripe.

Kid Cosmic is without a doubt Craig McCracken's best show after Wander Over Yonder. With strong writing, very funny humor, an excellent cast of characters and amazing visuals, the show is off to a fantastic start as it provides well crafted action and tackles themes about true heroism. Do yourself a favor an binge the entire first season on Netflix. It's very much worth the watch.

Both seasons had me blown away. I love the art style and the music is really nice to listen to.

There's an awesome balance of humor, action, story, and character development that makes this one of my favorite kid's shows of all time. Even if you're not a kid, don't skip on this!!!

Netflix knows its animation. For me, The Dragon Prince and Kid Cosmic are 10 for 10. Kid Cosmic is near and dear to my heart also because its animation style and its overall visuality is a refreshingly original one in today's animation landscape. It's wacky and cute.

Yes, the Kid is cringy, and he shouts a lot. But that's exactly because he is what he is. And he grows a lot by the end of the first season. He is totally relatable, because as Stuck Chuck put it ever so succintly, he "sucks" at being a superhero. But what he lacks in ability he more than makes up in heart.

But this is an ensemble show if there ever was one, and all the characters are good to great. My personal favourites? Stuck Chuck (absolutely hilarious, especially his Hungarian dub who adds yet another layer to his obstrusiveness), and of course, Tuna Sandwich.

And finally, about the storyline... It's hardly original, but it's really good, and the twists and turns in the last 3 episodes would fit a serious scifi series, too.

Crain McCracken did it again. BRING ON SEASON TWO!

I love this series and so does my 4 year old son. Noire yet modern and such great animation. Music is hyper but the messages are great for kids. "Freaking out, breath it out." We say this to our son and he actually does it. I enjoyed this as much as he did. What a treat.

We follow the adventures of an orphan who still didn't get through the grief of his parents. Alright, that is sad for this kid. He finds some magical stones, and share them with his friends to protect earth from aliens. Ok, classic scenario, no problem with that. The thing is : he is bad at his job, always present things as if he is the one saving the day when he does nothing, or even sometimes worsen the situation, learns nothing about his failures and still cry and cry because he is not the hero he wants to be. So I understand that he is acting this way because he is hurt by the death of his parents, but all I see on screen is a little brat who keeps creating problems, never listen to anyone and put everyone in danger. This is getting on my nerves really hard and I just want to punch and scream at him. Don't recommend this show.

A show that carries the quintessential "McCracken" charm that generally permeates through all his work. Loveable, appealing characters who receive solid development through the series. Deliberately unique and charming art style that looks straight out of a comic book. Deeply emotional and wholesome moments, good action scenes, all tied together by an intergalactic plotline (a personal weakness of mine).

Sufficed to say, Netflix did not give this show the fair promotion it deserved and sort of huddled it away once it was completed. In any case, if you love any of CMC's work, you'll adore this.

I'm not sure where society has gone wrong, but this kind of stuff isn't ok for kids. Cursing for 7 year olds now? Scenes of decapitation?