Animorphs (TV series) facts for kids
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| Genre | Science fantasy, drama, teen, suspense |
| Created by | K. A. Applegate (book series) |
| Starring | Shawn Ashmore Boris Cabrera Nadia-Leigh Nascimento Brooke Nevin Christopher Ralph |
| Theme music composer | Craig Hazen, Julie Dansky, and David Wolfert |
| Opening theme | "It's All in Your Hands", "It's All in Your Hands" (instrumental; later episodes) |
| Ending theme | "It's All in Your Hands" (instrumental; episode 3 onwards) |
| Composer(s) | Norman Orenstein |
| Country of origin | Canada United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 26 (list of episodes) |
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| Executive producer(s) | Deborah A. Forte Bill Siegler |
| Production location(s) | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Running time | 22–23 minutes per episode |
| Production company(s) | Protocol Entertainment Scholastic Productions |
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| Original network | YTV/Nickelodeon (first season) Global (second season) |
| Original release | September 15, 1998 – October 8, 1999 |
Animorphs (also known as AniTV) is a TV show from Canada and the United States. It's based on the popular book series by K. A. Applegate. The show is about five teenagers who gain the amazing power to turn into any animal they touch. They use this power to secretly fight an alien invasion.
The series first aired in September 1998 and ran until March 2000. In Canada, it was shown on YTV and Global. In the United States, you could watch it on Nickelodeon. Later, reruns were shown on Qubo from 2013 to 2015.
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Main Characters
The show follows a group of friends who become heroes. Here are the main actors and the characters they play:
The Animorphs Team
- Shawn Ashmore as Jake: The leader of the Animorphs.
- Brooke Nevin as Rachel: Jake's cousin, who is brave and sometimes reckless.
- Boris Cabrera as Marco: Jake's best friend, who often uses humor to cope.
- Nadia Nascimento as Cassie: A kind and thoughtful animal lover.
- Christopher Ralph as Tobias: A quiet boy who gets stuck in hawk form.
Other Important Characters
- Paulo Costanzo as Ax: An alien from the Andalite race who joins the Animorphs.
- Eugene Lipinski as Visser Three/Victor Trent: The main alien villain, a powerful Yeerk.
- Dov Tiefenbach as Erek King: A friendly android who helps the Animorphs.
- Allegra Fulton as Eva / Visser One: Another important Yeerk leader.
- Joshua Peace as Tom Berenson: Jake's brother, who becomes controlled by a Yeerk.
- Terra Vanessa Kowalyk as Melissa Chapman: A friend of the group.
- Richard Sali as Principal Chapman: Melissa's father, also a Controller.
- Diego Matamoros as Elfangor-Sirinial-Shamtul: The alien who gives the teens their morphing powers.
- Peter Messaline as the Ellimist: A mysterious and powerful being.
Episodes Overview
The Animorphs TV series has 26 episodes spread across two seasons. The show tells the story of the teens' secret war against the Yeerks, a parasitic alien race that takes over human bodies.
Season 1 (1998–1999)
The first season introduces the five main characters: Jake, Rachel, Marco, Cassie, and Tobias. They discover a dying alien, Elfangor, who gives them the power to morph into animals. They learn about the Yeerks, who are secretly invading Earth by taking over people's minds. Jake's own brother, Tom, becomes a "Controller" (a human controlled by a Yeerk). The Animorphs use their new powers to fight back, often getting into dangerous situations. They try to rescue people and destroy Yeerk bases. They also meet Ax, another alien, who joins their team. The season ends with big battles and close calls, as the Animorphs face Visser Three, the Yeerk leader.
Season 2 (1999)
In the second season, the fight against the Yeerks continues. The Animorphs meet new allies, like Erek, an android who helps them. They face new challenges, including the risk of their secret being discovered. The Yeerks try new ways to control humans, even through technology. The Animorphs have to deal with personal struggles, like Marco finding his mother, who is controlled by a Yeerk. Tobias, who is stuck as a hawk, also explores his past. The season builds up to more intense confrontations as the Animorphs try to protect their friends and the world from the alien threat.
Where to Watch
If you want to watch the Animorphs TV series, all 26 episodes are available to stream online. You can find them on services like iTunes, Vudu, and Amazon Video. The show was also previously available on Netflix.
