10 Best Cartoons Now Streaming on Netflix
A cartoon is media that is naturally unlimited. Because it isn’t confined by our reality or even our physics, it can communicate in ways that humans in front of a camera can’t. In the world of cartoons, only the writers’ and animators’ imaginations limit what they may do. Stories may be more expansive, wilder, darker, and imaginative than anything constrained by the gravity of our reality. Can you tell we’re big fans of cartoons? We are huge fans of cartoons.
So we compiled a list of the best cartoons on Netflix, animated shows, and movies, ranging from kid-friendly favorites to gruesome excursions for the moodiest of us. That sounds like a vast selection of options, and it is. People, cartoons! They are capable of achieving anything!
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The Dragon Prince
The Dragon Prince is a fascinating and exciting fantasy epic full of dragons, magic, and malevolent courtiers, set in a colorful fantasy universe. A journey to mend the divide between their two peoples brings together a young, idealistic human prince, his compassionate half-brother, and a humorous elf-assassin. They and their friends are incredibly relatable, thanks to the fact that the show permits them to make mistakes and alter their minds. It takes a lot of grace and a lot of quirky jokes for a cartoon to examine the complexities of the human condition while still delivering a grand magical set-piece in under 30 minutes, but The Dragon Prince does it with grace — and a lot of whimsical quips.
Do you need another incentive to tune in? The array of characters in The Dragon Prince spans a wide range of skin color, sexual orientation, and physical ability, and they are all treated with plain, almost banal respect by those around them. The Dragon Prince is one of the few shows in the fantasy genre to get diversity right, and this casual normalization of under-represented races takes the show from good to excellent.
BoJack Horseman
BoJack Horseman, the king of adult animation, requires no introduction. The show has received several Emmy nominations and was a critical favorite for most of its six-season run. BoJack follows a washed-up actor (and horse!) seeking to make a comeback while battling addiction in a world where animals and humans coexist. While the cast deserves its own article (Will Arnett, Alison Brie, Paul F. Tompkins, and Aaron Paul, to name a few), the show’s commitment to reality is one of the reasons it has remained a fan favorite. It addresses difficult issues like melancholy, misogyny, trauma, and more with grim honesty — which makes characters like Princess Carolyn, a talent agent (and cat) all the more compelling (Amy Sedaris).
The only reason you could have for not watching BoJack for so long is some kind of misguided protest against the dozens of individuals in your life who have insisted you do so. Sorry for the inconvenience, but it’s time to let go. Accept it and move forward. BoJack is just as captivating as your pals say it is.
Surf’s Up (2007)
Cody Maverick, a young Antarctic penguin, has aspired to be a professional surfer his entire life, but does he have what it takes? Of course, not before a Karate Kid-style training session! The mockumentary format of Surf’s Up sets it apart from previous CGI family films, complete with penguin confessionals. Shia LaBeouf is charming as Cody, but the star of the show is Jeff Bridges, who plays Cody’s burned-out beach bum teacher in his most Jeff Bridges role (apart from The Big Lebowski). Surf’s Up is a fantastic choice for your next movie night – kids or no kids! It’s hilarious and surprisingly grounded for a movie about penguins riding surfboards.
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Hilda
She-Ra and the Princesses of Power
Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra
Two fantastic series set in the same enthralling universe! Avatar: The Last Airbender introduces us to a world where humans can use an ability called “bending” to harness the energies of the four elements — air, water, earth, and fire. There, we meet Aang, the last airbender, a bright and sincere young man who wishes to put an end to the Fire Nation’s aggressive invasions beyond their borders. Despite dealing with serious issues including brainwashing and dictatorship, this Nickelodeon show remains upbeat because of Aang and his friends’ optimism.
The Legend of Korra picks up the plot decades later, with a significantly more mature tone. The world has altered dramatically. The people are looking for a leader, and Korra, a young lady with the ability to bend all four elements, maybe the one. Korra, on the other hand, is only attempting to restrain her rage! The continuation preserves the original series’ spark (look for a few familiar faces! ), but its exciting plot twists, 1940s-style narration, and excellent vocal ensemble ensure its reputation as a stand-alone success.
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