Clarence

In a world of noise, Clarence is a jar of sunshine, pure and simple. He sees the world only in his favorite colors: goofy grape and neon green. Clarence values his friends Jeff and Sumo and his mother Mary more than gold. No matter what happens, good or bad, nothing brings Clarence down.

Clarence (2014-2018) is an American animated comedy series created by Skyler Page for Cartoon Network. Its title character is a cheerful young boy who sees the world only in his favorite colors, goofy grape and neon green, and treats each day as an occasion for joy. Clarence himself is voiced by Skyler Page and Spencer Rothbell, with Tom Kenny voicing his big-hearted friend Sumo and Sean Giambrone voicing his friend Jeff. Katie Crown voices his devoted mother Mary, and Roger Craig Smith voices Belson. Running across three seasons and 129 short episodes of about eleven minutes each, the show is built from small everyday misadventures in which Clarence's unshakable optimism meets ordinary trouble and comes out brighter. Its episodes are self-contained and light, set in a bright, simple neighborhood world rather than a grounded real town. The tone is sunny, gentle and warm, with a steady emphasis on friendship, family and the value of noticing good things. Fans of Adventure Time, Steven Universe and The Amazing World of Gumball will find a similar kid-friendly sweetness and inventive heart here. The series was canceled, so its story is left open.

Audiences broadly regard Clarence as a warm, mixed-reception animated comedy whose gentle optimism and friendship themes win over viewers, with ratings strongest in its middle season.

• Adventure Timeshared gentle optimistic kid-centered animated comedy with friendship at the core
• Steven Universeshared warm family-friendly animated comedy about a cheerful young protagonist and found family
• The Amazing World of Gumballshared Cartoon Network short-form animated comedy with simple heartfelt everyday stories

Created by

Skyler Page

Release Date

2014-04-14

Episode runtime

11 min

Rating

6.9 / 10 (354)

What is Clarence about?

A relentlessly cheerful boy who sees the world in his favorite colors finds joy alongside his friends Jeff and Sumo and his mother Mary.

What is Clarence like to watch?

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

Is Clarence violent?

No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Clarence.

What did critics think of Clarence?

Audiences broadly regard Clarence as a warm, mixed-reception animated comedy whose gentle optimism and friendship themes win over viewers, with ratings strongest in its middle season.

Which shows are like Clarence?

Shows with a similar feel include Adventure Time, Steven Universe, and The Amazing World of Gumball.

How long is Clarence?

Clarence: 3 seasons, 129 episodes.

Is Clarence still running?

No, Clarence was canceled.

Where can I watch Clarence?

In United States, Clarence streams on Hulu, YouTube TV.