# The Herculoids (1967)

> A family of humanoids and fantastical creatures uses their combined super strengths to protect their utopian planet from sinister invaders.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/tv/3403

## Facts

- Seasons: 1
- Episodes: 36
- Episode runtime: 11 min
- Status: Ended
- Genres: animation, science fiction, family
- Created by: Alex Toth
- Network: CBS
- Cast: Don Messick, Virginia Gregg, Mike Road, Sparky Marcus, Ted Cassidy, Ted Eccles
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0061262/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: mild
- Tone: earnest, upbeat, playful, heroic

## What critics say

Retrospective reviewers generally regard The Herculoids as a charming, visually distinctive Saturday morning classic, with Alex Toth's bold design work standing out against its repetitive, limited-animation format.

## Synopsis

The Herculoids (1967-1968) is a American animated science fiction adventure series created by Alex Toth for CBS, produced by Hanna-Barbera Cartoons. Across a single season of thirty-six short episodes, each around eleven minutes long, the story follows Zandor, a humanoid guardian, his wife Tara and their young son Dorno as they lead a band of unusual creatures from deep space. Zok the flying dragon, the powerful simian Igoo, the rhinoceros hybrid Tundro, and the protoplasmic twins Gloop and Gleep form a close protective household. Voice actors Don Messick, Virginia Gregg, and Mike Road bring these characters to life. The engine of each adventure is simple: the family and their creatures must repel sinister invaders threatening their peaceful planet, using their individual super strengths against each new menace. The tone is bright, earnest and gently heroic, with a clean retro look rooted in mid-century Hanna-Barbera limited animation. Its episodic structure makes each story easy to enjoy on its own. Fans of Thundercats, The Jetsons and Space Ghost Coast to Coast will find a similar blend of cosmic adventure, colorful creature design and family-friendly action.

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