Napoleon Dynamite (2012)
Napoleon Dynamite is an American animated sitcom based on the 2004 cult film of the same name. The series was created by Jared and Jerusha Hess and developed by the Hesses and Mike Scully. The series follows the adventures of Napoleon Dynamite in the small town of Preston, Idaho. The Hesses came up with the idea for the series after filming Napoleon Dynamite. It originally ran on Fox from January 15, 2012, to March 4, 2012, before being cancelled.
Details
First Air Date
1/15/2012
Last Air Date
3/4/2012
Network
FOX
Rating
6/10 (22 votes)
Status
Ended
Production Companies
20th Century Fox Television
About Napoleon Dynamite
The animated series "Napoleon Dynamite" brings the quirky characters and distinct humor of the 2004 cult film to a new format. Set in Preston, Idaho, the show continues to follow the titular character's adventures. Creators Jared and Jerusha Hess, who were behind the original movie, developed this animated adaptation alongside Mike Scully.
Running for a single season on Fox from January to March 2012, the series consists of six episodes. It maintains the comedic tone established by the film, exploring Napoleon's interactions within his small-town environment. The transition to animation allowed for a different creative interpretation of the familiar cast.
While the series maintained a direct link to its cinematic origin through its creators, it concluded after its initial run. Its brief broadcast on Fox positioned it as a continuation of the "Napoleon Dynamite" universe, albeit one that explored its comedic potential through animation.
Why you might be searching for Napoleon Dynamite
People are often searching for details about the animated series "Napoleon Dynamite" because it's a direct continuation of the beloved cult film, featuring the same unique characters and comedic style. Searches also revolve around specific memorable moments or quotes, like a character licking glasses or a funny dancing scene, which are iconic elements carried over from the original movie.
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The *Napoleon Dynamite* animated series is based on the 2004 film of the same name. The movie itself is a satirical comedy and not based on a true story.
There is one season of the *Napoleon Dynamite* animated series, consisting of six episodes.
The *Napoleon Dynamite* animated series received mixed reviews. Some critics praised its faithfulness to the original movie, voice acting, and animation, while others found the humor and pacing to be slow. It has a Metascore of 46 out of 100 based on 22 critic reviews, indicating mixed or average reviews.