The Adventures of Tintin

The Adventures of Tintin follows a resourceful young Belgian reporter, Tintin, and his loyal dog Snowy as they get pulled into a string of mysteries around the world. Episodes drop the pair into different settings, from mountain monasteries to lunar landscapes, where Tintin's curiosity and quick thinking lead to discoveries, chases, and narrow escapes. He rarely travels alone, with the blustery Captain Haddock, the eccentric Professor Tournesol, and the bumbling detectives Dupont and Dupond adding humor and color to the action. Stories stay focused on puzzles and clever problem solving, with an emphasis on momentum over sentiment.

Released in 1991, this animated adaptation draws directly from Hergé's comics and presents many classic storylines in episodic form. Thierry Wermuth voices Tintin, with Christian Pelissier, Henri Labussière, Yves Barsacq, and Jean-Pierre Moulin rounding out the cast. Episodes adapt many of the original albums' key plotlines, keeping stories largely episodic and self-contained.

The series didn't win major international awards, but critics and fans often praised its faithfulness to Hergé's visual style and narrative tone. Home video releases and TV reruns kept it accessible, and it has remained a reference point for faithful comic-to-screen adaptations rather than a prize-focused prestige show.

Hergé's characters were already embedded in popular culture, and this 1991 adaptation reinforced that presence for younger viewers. Iconic set pieces like the Moon voyage and Haddock's colorful insults are familiar touchpoints, and the show helped sustain Tintin's visibility across toys, translated books, stage plays, and later film adaptations.

On fan sites and databases the show averages an 8.0/10 from 349 votes, reflecting steady appreciation for its brisk pacing, mystery plots, and clear moral compass. Viewers note its blend of adventure, science-minded set pieces, and mid-century attitudes that reflect the era of the original comics, with recurring themes of curiosity, friendship, journalistic integrity, and the contrast between cleverness and clumsiness.