Life is like a hurricane... and this reboot rode the storm right to the treasure. ★★★★★ (5/5) Recommended Episode to Start: "The Great Dime Chase!" (S1E4) or "The Shadow War!" (S1 Finale)
When Disney announced in 2015 that they were rebooting DuckTales , the collective reaction from Millennials was a skeptical, "Woo-oo?" The original 1987 series was a sacred cow of Saturday morning cartoons, beloved for its theme song, Scrooge McDuck’s relentless greed, and the childlike wonder of Launchpad McQuack. How could a 2017 update possibly compete? ducktales -2017-
The series opens with Donald, Scrooge, and the triplet nephews (Huey, Dewey, and Louie) living separately. Scrooge is a lonely, bitter old miser who has lost his adventurous spirit. The catalyst for the plot is not a quest for gold, but a family reunion. When Donald takes a job, he drops the boys off at Scrooge’s massive mansion for the first time. Life is like a hurricane
For those searching for , the series is available in its entirety on Disney+ . It stands shoulder-to-shoulder with Gravity Falls , The Owl House , and Amphibia as part of the "Disney Renaissance 2.0." Final Verdict If you grew up with the 1987 version, the 2017 reboot will make you feel like a kid again, but smarter. If you are new to the franchise, the 2017 version is the definitive version—a show with stunning animation (hand-drawn backgrounds, flash-animated characters that move like classic Tex Avery cartoons), gut-busting comedy, and moments of genuine pathos. How could a 2017 update possibly compete
Here is the definitive deep dive into why the 2017 DuckTales is a treasure worth more than the Number One Dime. The most significant change in the ducktales -2017- series is the origin story. In the '87 version, Donald Duck was largely absent, leaving Scrooge as the primary guardian. In 2017, Donald is front and center.
proves that a duck can waddle into your living room, steal your heart, and teach you about the stock market all in one episode.
