Dawn of the Croods

The Croods return in a bright 2D series that follows the prehistoric family as they adapt to small, everyday thrills in a strange, creature-filled world. Grug tries to balance protection with stubborn old habits while Ugga and the kids push for more fun and freedom. Each episode turns familiar childhood experiences into stone-age set pieces, from tentative sleepovers to makeshift sports, and the family bumps into odd animals and slapstick dangers along the way. Stories are short, self-contained and geared toward laughs and family moments without revealing anything about larger franchise plotlines. It’s an easygoing, kid-focused spin on the film’s characters and tone.

Premiering in 2015, Dawn of the Croods was created by Brendan Hay as a 2D animated spin-off of the 3D feature The Croods. The TV version keeps the family's core voices and broad comedic style for younger audiences and fans.

The series did not clinch major industry trophies like Emmys or Golden Globes, and it wasn't widely cited in awards coverage, and it did get positive fan commentary online.

As an extension of the Croods brand, the show introduced franchise characters to weekly TV, offering short episodes parents could share with young children. It helped sustain interest between feature films and provided a lighter, more domestic angle on the same prehistoric world, reinforcing the family-focused humor, helping young viewers.

Audiences gave Dawn of the Croods a modestly positive score, with a 7.4/10 average from viewers, noting its humor and slapstick energy. Recurring themes include family solidarity, curiosity, sibling rivalry and adapting to new experiences, all framed for children through short, action-oriented episodes. Parents often praised its short episode format.