All Hail King Julien: Exiled

Julien has been overthrown and exiled, but he's not willing to sit quietly while someone else rules. With Maurice, Mort, and a rotating cast of loyal friends and surprising allies at his side, he hatches a string of extravagant plans to get back what he thinks is rightfully his. The show keeps things light, staging short, energetic episodes that trade on absurd setups, broad physical comedy, and Julien's outsized confidence. Rather than building toward a single big reveal, the series focuses on repeated attempts, mishaps, and small moral beats that show how leadership and friendship play out when the king refuses to accept any outcome other than a coronation.

Released in 2017, the series was created by Tom McGrath and Eric Darnell and features Danny Jacobs as King Julien, with Jeff Bennett, India de Beaufort, Kevin Michael Richardson, and Andy Richter in supporting voice roles. It continues the King Julien strand of the Madagascar franchise and translates that movie energy into a TV format.

The show didn't collect major industry awards or high-profile nominations, so its recognition comes more from audience appreciation than from trophies. Instead of prize season attention, its strengths were the performances and the way it kept a familiar character active between larger franchise entries.

All Hail King Julien: Exiled helped keep the King Julien character prominent in DreamWorks' expanding television output. Its madcap humor and recurring catchphrases kept interest in the franchise alive among children and families, making the character a regular presence in streaming lineups and franchise-related programming for several years.

Audience response skews positive, with a 7.3/10 user average from 45 votes. Viewers and reviewers tended to praise the voice work, quick pacing, and vivid animation style, noting that the show aims squarely at laughs and character-driven silliness. Major themes include loyalty, the absurdity of unchecked ego, and the practical challenges of leadership when the leader is more theatrical than practical.