Ben 10

When 10-year-old Ben Tennyson discovers a mysterious device, he gains the power to change into ten different alien heroes, each with uniquely awesome powers. With such abilities at his disposal, Ben realizes a greater responsibility to help others and stop evildoers, but that doesn't mean he's above a little superpowered mischief now and then.

Ben 10 (2005-2008) is an American animated science fiction action comedy created by Duncan Rouleau, Joe Kelly, Joe Casey and Steven T. Seagle for Cartoon Network. Ten-year-old Ben Tennyson discovers a mysterious alien device, the Omnitrix, that lets him morph into ten different alien heroes, each with its own distinctive powers. Voiced by Tara Strong, Ben joins his cousin Gwen Tennyson (Meagan Moore) and their grandfather Grandpa Max (Paul Eiding) in a series that trades on the thrill of transformation. Ben wants to help others and stop evildoers, but he cannot resist a little superpowered mischief, and each episode builds around a new threat that tests his choices and his control of the powers. Running four seasons and fifty-two episodes of roughly twenty-two minutes each, it is a kids-oriented episodic adventure rather than one continuing story. Fans of Teen Titans, Kim Possible and Danny Phantom will find resonance in its bright, playful register, its boyish bravado and its steady stream of colorful alien action set in an ordinary American town.

Audiences rate Ben 10 positively as a fast, fun kids' superhero animation with a memorable transformation gimmick and a consistent comedic tone.

• Teen Titanskid friendly animated action adventure with alien transformations and a young hero, comedic tone
• Kim Possibleanimated superhero action comedy aimed at younger viewers with episodic adventures
• Danny Phantomyoung protagonist given extraordinary powers, cartoon action with light humor and serialized villain arcs
• Generator Rexalien-themed kids action with a boy hero and playful tone

Created by

Duncan Rouleau, Joe Kelly, Joe Casey, Steven T. Seagle

Release Date

2005-12-27

Episode runtime

22 min

Rating

7.6 / 10 (1842)

What is Ben 10 about?

A ten-year-old boy who finds an alien device that lets him transform into ten different alien heroes sets out to protect the world while getting into superpowered mischief.

What is Ben 10 like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Ben 10 as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.

Is Ben 10 violent?

Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Ben 10 as mild.

What did critics think of Ben 10?

Audiences rate Ben 10 positively as a fast, fun kids' superhero animation with a memorable transformation gimmick and a consistent comedic tone.

Which shows are like Ben 10?

Shows with a similar feel include Teen Titans, Kim Possible, Danny Phantom, and Generator Rex.

How long is Ben 10?

Ben 10: 4 seasons, 52 episodes.

Is Ben 10 still running?

No, Ben 10 has ended.

Where can I watch Ben 10?

In United States, Ben 10 streams on YouTube TV, Spectrum On Demand, Tubi TV.