My Dad the Bounty Hunter
"Defending the galaxy is a family affair."
A Netflix Original
An intergalactic bounty hunter tries to keep his routine from spiraling out of control when his two kids sneak aboard during a high stakes pursuit. What starts as a routine extraction quickly becomes a spaceborne scramble as the youngsters crash into the mission, turning every decision into a... Read more
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About My Dad the Bounty Hunter
An intergalactic bounty hunter tries to keep his routine from spiraling out of control when his two kids sneak aboard during a high stakes pursuit. What starts as a routine extraction quickly becomes a spaceborne scramble as the youngsters crash into the mission, turning every decision into a test of patience and improvisation. The hunter must juggle dinner times, school projects, and space piracy, all while trying to keep the crew safe and the job on track. The show blends action bursts with comic mishaps as family dynamics collide with alien threats, making space feel surprisingly domestic and funny. Its mix of space battles and family heart aims to feel both adventurous and warm.
Released in 2023, the series comes from Everett Downing Jr. and Patrick Harpin. It is an animated show featuring Laz Alonso as Terry and Sabo Brok, with Priah Ferguson as Lisa and JeCobi Swain as Sean.
Reception to date frames the show as light hearted yet energetic, pairing fast paced action with family humor. Critics praise the voice work and the brisk animation tempo that still keeps character warmth. Visuals pop with neon planets and playful ships, and the jokes land for adults too without breaking the kid friendly vibe. Core themes center on balancing work and home life, teamwork across generations, and protecting loved ones.
From a cultural angle the series strengthens representation in animated family fare by centering a Black lead dad and a diverse cast. Its humor and sci fi setting mirror world dynamics and give kids a sense of belonging in an imaginative universe, while it invites discussion about responsibility and loyalty.
Awards: as of now there are no major nominations listed for the series. It is widely recognized by audiences for its pace, voice performances, and kid friendly humor rather than industry honors, a common pattern for streaming animated family shows.
Details
- Release Date
- February 09, 2023
- Rating
- TV-Y7
- User Ratings
- 58 votes
- Type
- TV Series
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 19
- Network
- Netflix
- Status
- Canceled
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Comedy, Animation, Family, Kids
- Country
- United States
- Studio
- Dwarf Animation Studio +2 more
- External Links
- View on IMDB
Official Trailer
Cast
Laz Alonso
Terry / Sabo Brok (voice)
Priah Ferguson
Lisa (voice)
JeCobi Swain
Sean (voice)
Yvette Nicole Brown
KRS (voice)
Yvonne Orji
Tess (voice)
Chelsea Peretti
Pam (voice)
Patrick Harpin
Blobby (voice)
Created by: Everett Downing Jr., Patrick Harpin
Seasons (2 seasons, 19 episodes)
Season 1
10 episodes - 2023
Season 2
9 episodes - 2023