# Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia (2016)

> An ordinary teenager uncovers a mysterious amulet that makes him the guardian of trolls and a shield between two worlds.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/tv/59940

## Facts

- Seasons: 3
- Episodes: 52
- Episode runtime: 24 min
- Status: Ended
- Genres: animation, family, fantasy
- Created by: Guillermo del Toro
- Network: Netflix
- Cast: Charlie Saxton, Lexi Medrano, Steve Alterman, Mitch Carter, Anton Yelchin, Kelsey Grammer, Fred Tatasciore, Jonathan Hyde
- TMDB rating: 8.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1734135/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Tone: whimsical, playful, hopeful, spooky, warm

## What critics say

Critics broadly praise Trollhunters as a charming, well-crafted animated fantasy for families, with the first season considered the strongest and later seasons still enjoyable.

## Synopsis

Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia (2016-2018) is an American animated fantasy series created by Guillermo del Toro for Netflix. Average teenager Jim Lake Jr. (voiced by Anton Yelchin) finds a mysterious amulet that thrusts him into an unlikely destiny as a trollhunter, sworn to protect two worlds from the magical creatures hidden beneath an ordinary town. His friend Toby Domzalski and classmate Claire Nuñez join the battle as his allies, while Kelsey Grammer voices the wisecracking Blinky. Each season builds a longer story of villains, creature mythology and growing danger, told in fast, brisk episodes. The look is bright 3D computer animation with a gothic monster sensibility, mixing spooky atmosphere with humor and warmth. Fans of Gravity Falls, Avatar: The Last Airbender and Stranger Things will find resonance in its blend of youthful wonder, creature action and dark fairy-tale charm. The tone stays hopeful and playful even as the stakes rise, making it an accessible, family-friendly adventure that adults can enjoy alongside children.

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