Skylanders Academy

A lively team of elemental heroes patrols the floating islands of Skylands, tackling threats and teaching the next generation how to carry on the Skylander tradition. Each episode follows different members of the Skylanders as they face monsters, puzzles, and rival villains, while balancing their distinct personalities and powers. The show mixes action set pieces with lighter, kid-friendly humor, and often shifts focus to cadets at the Academy who learn skills and strategies from the veterans. Storylines reset cleanly for younger viewers, while running threads reward regular watchers without revealing any major surprises.

Released in 2016, the series was created by Eric Rogers and adapts the popular Skylanders video game franchise for television. The show assembles a notable voice cast, including Justin Long as Spyro, Ashley French as Stealth Elf, Jonathan Banks as Eruptor, Chris Diamantopoulos as Master Eon, and Bobcat Goldthwait as Pop Fizz.

The series did not rack up major industry awards, so it wasn’t a big presence during awards season. It did, however, find an audience among fans of the games and families looking for action-focused animation tailored to younger kids.

As a tie-in to a toys-to-life franchise, the show helped expand Skylanders beyond games and retail, giving familiar characters a serialized on-screen presence. It reinforced the brand for a younger generation, and the recognizable cast made the characters feel distinct, which helped with merchandising and cross-media visibility among its target audience.

Critics and viewers gave the series mixed to modest ratings, reflected in a 6.4/10 user average from 33 votes. Reviews tended to praise the voice performances and colorful animation, while noting the plots are often straightforward and designed for accessibility. Central themes include teamwork, mentorship, responsibility, and using individual strengths to solve problems, all presented with brisk pacing and kid-friendly action.