# Ben 10: Ultimate Alien (2010)

> Ben Tennyson, now publicly known as a hero, uses the alien Ultimatrix to battle threats across the galaxy.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/tv/28661

## Facts

- Seasons: 2
- Episodes: 52
- Episode runtime: 23 min
- Status: Ended
- Genres: animation, action, science fiction
- Created by: Joe Casey, Duncan Rouleau, Joe Kelly, Steven T. Seagle
- Network: Cartoon Network
- Cast: Yuri Lowenthal, Ashley Johnson, Greg Cipes, Dee Bradley Baker, Jeff Bennett, Chris Pratt, Powers Boothe, Peter Stormare
- TMDB rating: 7.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1622696/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Tone: energetic, playful, upbeat, tense

## What critics say

Viewers broadly rate the series positively, praising its action, expanded alien mythology and the growing relationship between Ben and Kevin.

## Synopsis

Ben 10: Ultimate Alien (2010-2012) is an American animated action series created by Joe Casey, Duncan Rouleau, Joe Kelly and Steven T. Seagle for Cartoon Network. Ben Tennyson (voice of Yuri Lowenthal) continues his life as a teen hero after his secret identity has become public, relying on the Ultimatrix, an alien device that lets him morph into a growing roster of alien heroes. His cousin Gwen (Ashley Johnson) and friend Kevin Levin (Greg Cipes) join him, while Dee Bradley Baker voices his companion Humungosaur. Across two seasons and fifty-two episodes, the series is built around episodic missions where Ben confronts extraterrestrial threats, balancing his responsibilities with the pressures of being publicly recognized. The tone is energetic and upbeat, with fast action sequences, playful banter, and a steady current of loyalty and teamwork. Its story-driven sensibility gives the animated adventure a bit more emotional weight, especially in the evolving relationship between Ben and Kevin. Fans of Teen Titans, Generator Rex and Star Wars: The Clone Wars will find a similar blend of youthful heroics and alien-tinged science fiction.

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