The Bad Guys: Breaking In

How did the Bad Guys break into the bad guy business in the first place? This animated prequel digs into that question, tracing Wolf, Shark, Piranha, Snake and Tarantula as they fumble their way toward a life of mischief long before the films. The tone stays breezy and comic as the crew discovers rough edges, tests loyalties, and discovers what makes a plan click or crash. With snappy jokes, colorful animation, and quick setups, the show peels back the layers of a notorious crew while staying clear of spoilers about what comes later. It celebrates misfit teamwork and the goofy charm of early schemes.

Released in 2025, this Bad Guys prequel comes from Katherine Nolfi, Ben Glass and Shane Lynch, with Michael Godere as Wolf, Ezekiel Ajeigbe as Shark, Raul Ceballos as Piranha, Chris Diamantopoulos as Snake and Mallory Low as Tarantula.

The show sits in the light hearted end of the crime caper spectrum, emphasizing teamwork, loyalty and the idea that people can change. It earns a modest 6.75 out of 10 from 24 votes, signaling mixed but amused early reactions.