Watch The Entire Rebooted ‘DuckTales’ Pilot Online For Free
Two days ago,DuckTalesreturned with an all new style and cast on Disney XD. Season one of the 2-D animated series is 21 half-hour episodes and two hour-long specials. Before the show even premiered, Disney ordered a season two. They’re clearly confident in the reboot. If they weren’t, then maybe they wouldn’t have released the first episode of the revival online.
Below, watch the hour-longDuckTalespilot.
The newDuckTalescomes from executive producerMatt Youngberg(Ben 10: Omniverse) and co-producer and story editor,Franciso Angones(Wander Over Yonder). They were inspired byCarl Barks' comic designs from the 1940s and ’50s. Looking at his work and the first episode, it’s clear to see the influence, especially in the wide-eyed and bright character designs.
In the series, Scrooge McDuck (David Tennant) lets Huey (Danny Pudi), Dewey (Ben Schwartz), and Louie (Bobby Moynihan) live in his mansion. Against his better judgment, Donald Duck lets his boys stay with their granduncle, who they describe as “the most exciting duck in the world.” The show co-starsBobby Moynihanas Louie,Kate Micuccias Webby Vanderquack,Beck Bennettas Launchpad McQuack,Toks Olagundoyeas Mrs. Beakley, andTony Anselmoas Donald Duck. During the first season ofDuckTales, Darkwing Duck and his signature motorcycle willmake an appearance. Characters like Magica De Spell, Megavolt, Quackerjack, and Ratcatcher might pop up as well.
The first episode debuted around the series' 30th anniversary.DuckTalespremiered in 1987. It went on for four seasons until 1990. Here’s the first episode of theDuckTalesrevival, which features some standout work from art directorSean Jimenez(Gravity Falls) and the animators:
With ghosts, submarines, and a treasure chamber, there’s definitely a nice sense of adventure to theDuckTalesrevival. A lot of the jokes land and the animation and characters have personality. There’s a lot to enjoy here, which is probably why contributor Dalin Rowell was a fan. “Though the originalDuckTalesoffered viewers thrills and fun in every episode, there’s something to be said about a reboot that knows how to pay homage to the show’s legacy while also putting a new spin on the concept,” she wrote inher review. “There’s adventure around every corner, a laugh that is always earned, and it keeps audiences of all ages on the edge of their seat.”
Here’s the official synopsis of the new DuckTales:
“DuckTales chronicles the high-flying adventures of Duckburg’s most famous trillionaire Scrooge McDuck, his mischief-making triplet grandnephews, Huey, Dewey, and Louie, temperamental nephew Donald Duck and the trusted McDuck Manor team: big-hearted, fearless chauffer/pilot Launchpad McQuack, no-nonsense housekeeper Mrs. Beakley and Mrs. Beakley’s granddaughter, Webby Vanderquack, resident adventurer and the triplet’s newfound fierce friend.”
