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Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia
Promotional poster
GenreAdventure
Action
Fantasy
Created byGuillermo del Toro
Based on
Trollhunters
by
Voices of
Theme music composerAlexandre Desplat
ComposerTim Davies
Country of originUnited States
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes26
Production
Executive producersRodrigo Blaas[1]
Guillermo del Toro
Marc Guggenheim
Kevin Hageman
Dan Hageman
Christina Steinberg
ProducerChad Hammes
Production companiesDreamWorks Animation
Double Dare You
Original release
NetworkNetflix
ReleaseDecember 23, 2016

Trollhunters is an American computer-animated fantasy television series created for Netflix by Guillermo del Toro and produced by DreamWorks Animation and Double Dare You.[2]

The first two episodes of the series premiered on October 8, 2016, at the New York Comic Con.[1][3] It was released worldwide on Netflix on December 23, 2016.[4]

Plot

A fifteen-year-old boy stumbles upon a magical amulet that transforms him into a warrior with the title of Trollhunter. He is the chosen defender of the trolls that live below the human town of Arcadia from miscreants who try to disrupt peace.[5]

Cast

Production

Trollhunters is led by Anton Yelchin, Kelsey Grammer and Ron Perlman, and is one of Yelchin's final projects as he died shortly after recording most of his dialogue.[7] Producer Del Toro refused to replace his recordings.[8]

Reception

Trollhunters has received acclaim from critics. The first season received a 93% rating at Rotten Tomatoes based on 15 critic reviews, with the critical consensus "Trollhunters manages to capture del Toro's enthusiasm for telling monster stories, in a youthful and more colorful fashion that may well earn him a new generation of fans."[9]

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
1"Becoming: Part 1"Guillermo del Toro & Rodrigo BlaasStory by : Guillermo del Toro, Marc Guggenheim & Rodrigo Blaas
Teleplay by : Guillermo del Toro & Marc Guggenheim		December 23, 2016 (2016-12-23)
Two trolls in an epic battle lead to consequences in the human world, especially for one boy.
2"Becoming: Part 2"Rodrigo BlaasGuillermo del Toro & Marc GuggenheimDecember 23, 2016 (2016-12-23)
Still reeling from discovering the amulet's power, Jim meets with his new mentors, and learns about the sacred responsibility he has been tasked with.
3"Wherefore Art Thou, Trollhunter?"Rodrigo Blaas & Johane MatteMarc GuggenheimDecember 23, 2016 (2016-12-23)
Toby and Jim tour Heartstone Trollmarket, where Jim starts his training; the presence of a human Trollhunter creates resentment.
4"Gnome Your Enemy"Elaine Bogan & Rodrigo BlaasStory by : Dan Hageman & Kevin Hageman
Teleplay by : A.C. Bradley, Chad Quandt & Aaron Waltke		December 23, 2016 (2016-12-23)
Jim gets a crash course in troll history, and is faced with problems, his first mission and a bully.
5"Waka Chaka!"Elaine Bogan & Rodrigo BlaasStory by : Dan Hageman, Kevin Hageman, Chad Quandt & Aaron Waltke
Teleplay by : Chad Quandt & Aaron Waltke		December 23, 2016 (2016-12-23)
During a field trip to a museum, Jim tries to get closer to Claire; Jim discovers that the museum curator has a surprising secret.
6"Win Lose or Draal"Rodrigo Blaas & Johane MatteStory by : Dan Hageman & Kevin Hageman
Teleplay by : A.C. Bradley		December 23, 2016 (2016-12-23)
Jim gets ready for a high-stakes rematch against Draal, who seems to be the amulet's rightful heir; a surprising partnership emerges.
7"To Catch a Changeling"Simon Otto & Rodrigo BlaasMarc Guggenheim, Dan Hageman & Kevin HagemanDecember 23, 2016 (2016-12-23)
With the help of an ancient troll-hunting tool, Jim and Toby try to unmask the changelings living among them; Claire presents Jim with a tempting offer.
8"Adventures in Trollsitting"Rodrigo Blaas & Johane MatteStory by : A.C. Bradley, Dan Hageman, Kevin Hageman, Chad Quandt & Aaron Waltke
Teleplay by : A.C. Bradley, Chad Quandt & Aaron Waltke		December 23, 2016 (2016-12-23)
Draal gets accustomed to his new digs; Jim tries to find out if Claire's little brother is a changeling.
9"Bittersweet Sixteen"Elaine Bogan & Rodrigo BlaasA.C. Bradley, Chad Quandt & Aaron WaltkeDecember 23, 2016 (2016-12-23)
Jim's birthday is full of surprises, including the arrival of a new species of troll that is immune to the effects of sunlight.
10"Young Atlas"Andrew L. Schmidt & Rodrigo BlaasChad Quandt & Aaron WaltkeDecember 23, 2016 (2016-12-23)
Draal gives Jim a totem to help lessen his anxiety about Claire; Jim's resulting overconfidence leads to a realisation.
11"Recipe for Disaster"Elaine Bogan & Rodrigo BlaasStory by : A.C. Bradley
Teleplay by : Dan Hageman & Kevin Hageman		December 23, 2016 (2016-12-23)
Claire's suspicions grow; Jim's mother invites Strickler over for a tension-filled dinner.
12"Claire and Present Danger"Andrew L. Schmidt & Rodrigo BlaasA.C. Bradley, Chad Quandt & Aaron WaltkeDecember 23, 2016 (2016-12-23)
The door to the Darklands still won't open, even though the Killahead bridge is complete; when Claire becomes a target, Jim must tell her the truth.
13"The Battle of Two Bridges"Rodrigo Blaas & Johane MatteDan Hageman & Kevin HagemanDecember 23, 2016 (2016-12-23)
Two battles unfold when Strickler and Bular make Jim unlock the portal and free Gunmar and his army from the Darklands.
14"Return of the Trollhunter"Elaine BoganStory by : A.C. Bradley, Dan Hageman, Kevin Hageman, Chad Quandt & Aaron Waltke
Teleplay by : Dan Hageman & Kevin Hageman		December 23, 2016 (2016-12-23)
Claire sees the Heartstone Trollmarket for the first time; Jim receives a summons; Strickler rouses an ancient assassin.
15"Mudslinging"UnknownStory by : Dan Hageman & Kevin Hageman
Teleplay by : Marc Guggenheim		December 23, 2016 (2016-12-23)
Jim looks for a way to destroy Gunmar so Claire can bring her brother home; a power-hungry Strickler comes back to Arcadia.
16"Roaming Fees May Apply"Andrew L. SchmidtA.C. Bradley, Dan Hageman, Kevin Hageman, Chad Quandt & Aaron WaltkeDecember 23, 2016 (2016-12-23)
The heroes go on a dangerous quest in search of the first Triumbric Stone; Angor Rot creates a charm that links Barbara and Strickler's fates.
17"Blinky's Day Out"Elaine BoganA.C. Bradley, Dan Hageman, Kevin Hageman, Chad Quandt & Aaron WaltkeDecember 23, 2016 (2016-12-23)
An unrecognizable Blinky experiences the highs and lows of being a human; Angor Rot marks Jim for a fate that is worse than death.
18"The Shattered King"UnknownStory by : A.C. Bradley, Dan Hageman & Kevin Hageman
Teleplay by : A.C. Bradley		December 23, 2016 (2016-12-23)
As the heroes look for the second Triumbric Stone, they wind up in unfamiliar marshlands. Claire wants Jim to be her dance partner.
19"Airheads"Andrew L. SchmidtStory by : Dan Hageman, Kevin Hageman, Chad Quandt & Aaron Waltke
Teleplay by : Chad Quandt & Aaron Waltke		December 23, 2016 (2016-12-23)
Toby and Claire are constantly fighting because Claire got the Shadow Staff and Toby feels slighted. Toby and Claire tackle a Trollhunter task so Jim can win a Spring King challenge. In the process, they master new weapons.
20"Where Is My Mind?"Elaine BoganStory by : Dan Hageman & Kevin Hageman
Teleplay by : A.C. Bradley		December 23, 2016 (2016-12-23)
When a horde of pixies descends on Arcadia Oaks High, the students are sent into a tailspin; Angor Rot has a surprising proposal for Jim.
21"Party Monster"UnknownStory by : Dan Hageman, Kevin Hageman, Chad Quandt & Aaron Waltke
Teleplay by : Chad Quandt & Aaron Waltke		December 23, 2016 (2016-12-23)
The changeling posing as Claire's brother throws a party for the trolls of Arcadia; Jim and Toby want to take Strickler's ring.
22"It's About Time"UnknownStory by : Dan Hageman, Kevin Hageman, Chad Quandt & Aaron Waltke
Teleplay by : Marc Guggenheim		December 23, 2016 (2016-12-23)
Every second counts when Jim uses a time-stopping Kairosect to take Strickler's ring and find the second Triumbric Stone.
23"Wingmen"Elaine Bogan & Andrew L. SchmidtStory by : Dan Hageman & Kevin Hageman
Teleplay by : A.C. Bradley		December 23, 2016 (2016-12-23)
A troll queen arrives and a devastating secret is revealed; Strickler asks for Jim's protection.
24"Angor Management"UnknownStory by : Dan Hageman, Kevin Hageman, Chad Quandt & Aaron Waltke
Teleplay by : Chad Quandt & Aaron Waltke		December 23, 2016 (2016-12-23)
Jim reluctantly joins forces with Strickler to keep Barbara alive; Gnome Chompksy returns with important news regarding Enrique.
25"A Night to Remember"Andrew L. SchmidtStory by : A.C. Bradley, Dan Hageman & Kevin Hageman
Teleplay by : Marc Guggenheim		December 23, 2016 (2016-12-23)
Jim races to break a spell that bonds Barbara and Strickler; Angor Rot attacks Claire and Toby.
26"Something Rotten This Way Comes"Elain BoganStory by : Dan Hageman & Kevin Hageman
Teleplay by : A.C. Bradley		December 23, 2016 (2016-12-23)
The heroes brace for Angor Rot's invasion and get ready for the fight of their lives; Jim finds the last Triumbric Stone.

References

  1. ^ a b c d Milligan, Mercedes (September 22, 2016). "DreamWorks TV to Premiere 'Trollhunters' at NYCC". Animation Magazine. Retrieved September 25, 2016.
  2. ^ a b c d Andreeva, Nellie (June 15, 2016). "'Trollhunters': Anton Yelchin, Kelsey Grammer & Ron Perlman To Lead Cast Of Guillermo del Toro Netflix Animated Series". Deadline. Retrieved June 18, 2016.
  3. ^ Lesnick, Silas (September 22, 2016). "DreamWorks Animation and Netflix Head to New York Comic-Con". ComingSoon.net. Retrieved September 25, 2016.
  4. ^ Patten, Dominic (October 8, 2016). "'Trollhunters' Sets December Debut Date On Netflix, Drops New Trailer & Key Art – NY Comic-Con". Deadline. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
  5. ^ a b c d e f Agard, Chancellor (September 30, 2016). "Trollhunters: Guillermo del Toro previews one of Anton Yelchin's final roles — first look". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved October 1, 2016.
  6. ^ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2941559/
  7. ^ "The mangled gate which Star Trek star Anton Yelchin, 27, was pinned against by his two TON Jeep when it rolled backwards and killed him in freak accident". Daily Mail. Retrieved October 10, 2016.
  8. ^ "New York Comic Con: Guillermo Del Toro refuses to nix late Anton Yelchin's voice work in his 'Trollhunters'". New York Daily News. Retrieved October 10, 2016.
  9. ^ "Trollhunters: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved December 31, 2016.

External links

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