--- title: "Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia" year: 2016 kind: "series" canonical: "https://film.one/tv/trollhunters-tales-of-arcadia" fi1m_id: "trollhunters-tales-of-arcadia" imdb_id: "tt1734135" tmdb_id: 68267 wikidata_id: "Q24905980" fi1m_score: 80 critics_reviews: 3 published: "2026-10-22" updated: "2026-10-22T03:29:53.393425+00:00" region: "DK" licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL." --- # Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia (2016) Created by Guillermo del Toro · 24m · Family, Animation, Action & Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy ## Identity Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia - **Canonical:** https://film.one/tv/trollhunters-tales-of-arcadia - **Type:** Series - **Fi1m ID:** trollhunters-tales-of-arcadia - **IMDb ID:** tt1734135 - **TMDB ID:** 68267 - **Wikidata ID:** Q24905980 - **Same entity:** https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1734135/, https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/68267, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q24905980 **Fi1m score: 80** · Critics: 3 of 6 reviews so far *In a sentence:* The trolls have more personality than the plot, which is a sensible allocation of effort > Guillermo del Toro’s animated fantasy earns our affection through its troll designs and an engaging voice cast. The storytelling is familiar, sometimes thin, but the warmth makes it easy to recommend for family viewing. ## Synopsis Jim Lake Jr. (Anton Yelchin), Toby Domzalski (Charlie Saxton) and Claire Nuñez (Lexi Medrano) feature in an animated fantasy adventure that mixes family comedy with action. The cast of characters includes Blinky (Kelsey Grammer), Barbara Lake (Amy Landecker) and Mr. Strickler (Jonathan Hyde). Created by Guillermo del Toro, the programme unfolds across three parts, with 26 episodes in Part 1 and 13 in each of the following parts. Episodes run for 24 minutes, and the series has a PG certificate. ## Review Guillermo del Toro’s *Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia* is an appealing family fantasy with a fairly ordinary story. We recommend it for the creatures and the performances, with the warning that the writing rarely matches their individuality. There is little here to surprise anyone who already knows how family adventures tend to proceed. That becomes easier to forgive when the characters are good company, and this programme understands how much depends on making us like them. Anton Yelchin voices Jim Lake Jr., and his youthful delivery is crucial to that pleasure. We warmed to Jim sooner than we expected because the voice gives him an openness that makes his concerns worth taking seriously. Fantasy can ask for a considerable emotional investment before it has given us much reason to care. This performance gets us interested without making the effort conspicuous, and it helps the familiar material feel less second-hand. The troll designs are the strongest visual attraction, with enough personality to sustain interest beyond their initial novelty. The directing team includes Rodrigo Blaas and Elaine Bogan, and the creatures are where the programme feels most confident about what it can offer. They are worth looking at while they speak, which matters in animation just as much as the scale of an action scene. The troll mentors also provide welcome company, giving the fantasy some of its humour and warmth. Kelsey Grammer’s Blinky is a particular pleasure, and the vocal performances remain reliable reasons to keep watching. Charlie Saxton voices Toby Domzalski, while Lexi Medrano voices Claire Nuñez; their contributions help sustain our interest beyond the creature designs. The small human moments deserve the space they take, allowing affection to develop without demanding that every exchange advance the adventure. That patience is useful in a programme whose more unusual inhabitants could easily occupy all our attention. Marc Guggenheim and Guillermo del Toro have story and teleplay credits, and the writing is less distinctive than the performances. Familiar developments arrive with too little variation, and some of the story feels underdeveloped. That leaves the cast doing work the writing ought to have done first, particularly when charm is needed to keep predictable material moving. Enjoying these characters does not stop us wishing they had been given a less routine adventure, with more thought spent on what would make their particular story different. The 24-minute episodes are a sensible fit for family viewing, although the series asks for a substantial commitment across its three parts. Part 1 runs to 26 episodes, with 13 apiece in Parts 2 and 3. Anyone expecting a familiar introduction followed by an entirely new kind of fantasy story should adjust those expectations. The genre conventions remain visible, and viewers who need frequent surprises may find the agreeable company insufficient compensation. For families who enjoy fantasy creatures and comic company, the balance is more favourable. The humour keeps the programme from becoming too solemn, while the voice cast gives it feeling that the plotting alone would struggle to supply. Its PG certificate offers a starting point for family viewing, though individual tolerance for fantasy action will vary. Give it a few episodes to see whether these characters earn the longer commitment. *Fi1m score 80, published 22 October 2026.* ## Straight answers **Is Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia worth watching?** *Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia* is worth watching for families who enjoy fantasy creatures and warm comic company, and we score it 80 out of 100. The expressive troll designs and engaging voice cast earn our affection, though the familiar, sometimes thin storytelling makes it less rewarding for viewers who need frequent surprises. **How long is Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia, and what is it rated?** *Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia* has episodes of about 24m. It is a family and animation series. **Where can I watch Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia in Denmark?** *Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia* is streaming on Netflix in Denmark. Availability is checked daily; the links above go straight to each service. **How does Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia compare to How to Train Your Dragon?** *Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia* offers similar warmth and expressive creatures to [*How to Train Your Dragon*](https://film.one/film/how-to-train-your-dragon-2010), but we recommend the film more strongly for its firmer storytelling. The series suits families happy to spend longer with an appealing cast, while the film makes its central friendship count for more within a tighter adventure. **What should I watch after Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia?** After *Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia*, try [*How to Train Your Dragon*](https://film.one/film/how-to-train-your-dragon-2010) (2010, Fi1m 82): A young hero and expressive creatures, with firmer storytelling and similar warmth. Then [*Spirited Away*](https://film.one/film/spirited-away) (2001, Fi1m 92): For stranger creatures and a young protagonist allowed to feel properly frightened; and [*The Secret of Kells*](https://film.one/film/the-secret-of-kells) (2009, Fi1m 76): Another young adventurer, with drawings that make the supernatural feel close at hand. ### Reviews we read (3) - **IndieWire**, Ben Travers (B+): Travers finds the series an engaging visual treat, despite predictable storylines. He especially praises the richly designed trolls and Anton Yelchin’s youthful vocal performance. [Read](https://www.indiewire.com/criticism/shows/guillermo-del-toro-trollhunters-review-netflix-animated-fleshbag-1201761949/) - **The AV Club**, Nick Wanserski (B): The review finds the series’ familiar, underdeveloped story elevated by its heart and humor. It praises the troll mentors and the small human moments that make the adventure worthwhile. [Read](https://www.avclub.com/trollhunters-has-the-heart-to-save-an-uninspiring-story-1798190078) - **Collider**, Dave Trumbore (★★★★): The critic finds the final season a satisfying conclusion that rewards longtime fans while setting up further adventures. They particularly praise the strong cast and voice performances, including newcomers David Bradley and Lena Headey. [Read](https://collider.com/trollhunters-season-3-review/) ## Details - **Created by:** Guillermo del Toro - **Creator:** Guillermo del Toro - **Director:** Rodrigo Blaas, Elaine Bogan, Andrew L. Schmidt, Johane Matte, Guillermo del Toro, Simon Otto - **Writer:** Marc Guggenheim - **Story:** Guillermo del Toro, Marc Guggenheim, Rodrigo Blaas - **Teleplay:** Marc Guggenheim, Guillermo del Toro, Chad Quandt - **Cast:** Charlie Saxton as Toby Domzalski (voice); Lexi Medrano as Claire Nuñez (voice); Steve Alterman as Additional Voices; Mitch Carter as Additional Voices; Anton Yelchin as Jim Lake Jr. (voice); Kelsey Grammer as Blinky (voice); Fred Tatasciore as AAARRRGGHH!!! / Additional Voices; Jonathan Hyde as Mr. Strickler (voice) - **Runtime:** 24m - **Release (Denmark):** 23 December 2016 - **Genres:** Family, Animation, Action & Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy - **Trailer:** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2oNgZlbSKI ## Where to watch in Denmark - Netflix: streaming *Checked 2026-10-22.* Also available in: AE, AR, AT, AU, AZ, BE, BG, BR, CA, CH, CL, CO, CZ, DE, DK, EC, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HK, HR, HU, ID, IE, IL, IN, IS, IT, JP, KR, LT, MX, MY, NL, NO, NZ, PA, PE, PH, PL, PT, RO, RS, SE, SG, SI, SK, TH, TR, UA, US, VN, ZA. Add `?region=XX` to this URL for another country. ## Awards - Daytime Emmy Award 2017: Daytime Emmy Award (won) ## If you liked this - *How to Train Your Dragon* (2010), Fi1m 82: A young hero and expressive creatures, with firmer storytelling and similar warmth — [Fi1m page](https://film.one/film/how-to-train-your-dragon-2010.md) - *Hilda* (2018): Gentler adventures with unusual creatures and a welcome confidence in quiet moments - *Spirited Away* (2001), Fi1m 92: For stranger creatures and a young protagonist allowed to feel properly frightened — [Fi1m page](https://film.one/film/spirited-away.md) - *The Secret of Kells* (2009), Fi1m 76: Another young adventurer, with drawings that make the supernatural feel close at hand — [Fi1m page](https://film.one/film/the-secret-of-kells.md) - *The Dark Crystal* (1982), Fi1m 78: A darker creature adventure whose handmade inhabitants reward simply looking at them — [Fi1m page](https://film.one/film/the-dark-crystal.md) --- © Fi1m Ltd. 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