# Dinotrux (2015)

> A half dinosaur, half construction truck named Ty Rux and his crew battle the evil D-Structs in a playful prehistoric world.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/tv/56254

## Facts

- Seasons: 5
- Episodes: 52
- Episode runtime: 24 min
- Status: Ended
- Genres: animation, family, action, adventure
- Created by: David Kidd, Ron Burch
- Network: Netflix
- Cast: Andrew Francis, Richard Ian Cox, Ashleigh Ball, Brian Drummond, Matt Hill, Doron Bell, Cree Summer, Matt Hill
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1396212/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: mild
- Tone: lighthearted, playful, upbeat, goofy, friendly

## What critics say

Critics generally found Dinotrux a bright, energetic kids' action series with appealing creature designs and light, friendly humor, though its formula is simple and repetitive.

## Synopsis

Dinotrux (2015-2017) is an American computer animated kids action adventure series created by David Kidd and Ron Burch for Netflix. Its protagonist, Ty Rux (voiced by Andrew Francis), is a half dinosaur, half construction truck who leads a crew including his little buddy Revvit (voiced by Richard Ian Cox), along with Skya (Ashleigh Ball), Dozer (Brian Drummond), and Ton-Ton (Matt Hill). Their engine is simple and direct: the crew defends their prehistoric world from the scheming D-Structs, mechanical villains who threaten the peace in each episode. The series runs across five seasons and fifty-two episodes of roughly twenty-four minutes each, structured as episodic adventures with a continuing thread of rivalry and teamwork. Its look is bright, bold, and playful, built on the hybrid creature design of dinosaurs fused with heavy machinery. The mood is goofy, friendly, and upbeat, with action kept gentle enough for young children. Fans of Dinosaur Train, Transformers: Rescue Bots, and Trollhunters will find a similar blend of creature spectacle, kid-friendly heroics, and cheerful camaraderie. It is a light, energetic watch for families and preschool viewers who enjoy monsters, vehicles, and dinosaurs.

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