TRON: Uprising

Between the events of the first Tron film and Tron: Legacy, a bright young program named Beck steps into a frontline role in a covert resistance inside The Grid. The series follows Beck as he trains a growing band of rebels, learning the arduous rules that keep the digital city under the thumb of a ruling regime. Guided in part by the digital legacy of Tron, Beck becomes a symbol for those who believe the Grid can be more than a factory of programs. As he navigates betrayals and tight surveillance, he discovers secrets about identity, power, and the true cost of freedom. The stakes stay personal, even as the revolt expands. Beck trains a growing crew.

Directed by Charlie Bean with creators Edward Kitsis, Adam Horowitz, and Heiko von Drengenberg, Tron: Uprising aired on Disney XD starting in 2012, and expands the Tron universe with a serialized arc.

The show is notable for expanding the films' Grid mythology and giving Beck a fully realized role as a leader under pressure. Its neon visuals and serialized storytelling influenced later sci fi animation.

Critics generally praised its dark tone and ongoing character development, even as some fans wished for a quicker pace. The series examines themes of rebellion versus control, mentorship, and what it means to grow into leadership within a digital world.