The Secret Saturdays

The Saturdays, a family of cryptozoologists, work to keep the truth about cryptids from getting out, in order to protect both the human race and the creatures themselves. They travel the world searching for cryptids to study and battling twisted villains like the megalomaniac V.V. Argost.

The Secret Saturdays (2008-2010) is an American animated action adventure series created by Jay Stephens for Cartoon Network. The Saturday family, led by young Zak Saturday and his sister Drew alongside their scientist father Doc Saturday, are cryptozoologists who travel the world tracking mythical creatures. Their mission is to keep the truth about cryptids hidden from the public, protecting both humanity and the creatures themselves. Each episode pits the family against schemes by the megalomaniac villain V.V. Argost, whose ambitions put the hunted beasts in danger. Spread across three seasons, the series moves through exotic field locations, shifting between expedition set pieces and mounting rivalry with its antagonists. The tone is brisk, energetic and family friendly, with a sense of wonder about legendary animals and a loyal bond between siblings and parents. Fans of Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!, Gargoyles and Monster Buster Club will find resonance in its blend of monster lore, globe trotting adventure and kid-friendly action.

Reception is mixed, with the first season generally seen as the series' strongest stretch and its family adventure energy and creature designs widely appreciated.

• Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!animated monster hunting adventure, family-friendly cryptid mythology, kid-oriented action
• Gargoylesanimated family adventure with secret creature lore and a close-knit team
• Monster Buster Clubfamily team adventure with monster-fighting action and a mythic creature world

Created by

Jay Stephens

Release Date

2008-10-03

Episode runtime

22 min

Rating

7.0 / 10 (63)

What is The Secret Saturdays about?

A family of cryptozoologists travels the world studying mythical creatures while battling villains who would exploit them.

What is The Secret Saturdays like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Secret Saturdays as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is The Secret Saturdays violent?

Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in The Secret Saturdays as mild.

What did critics think of The Secret Saturdays?

Reception is mixed, with the first season generally seen as the series' strongest stretch and its family adventure energy and creature designs widely appreciated.

Which shows are like The Secret Saturdays?

Shows with a similar feel include Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!, Gargoyles, and Monster Buster Club.

How long is The Secret Saturdays?

The Secret Saturdays: 3 seasons, 49 episodes.

Is The Secret Saturdays still running?

No, The Secret Saturdays has ended.

Where can I watch The Secret Saturdays?

In United States, The Secret Saturdays is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies.