We saw the trailer for Centaurworld, we did not know what to expect, but boy… After we watched the first episode in our preview, we knew that this series deserved a Conner’s critique.
Like normal, this critique will be based on three categories: Story, Acting, and Overall. So let’s begin.
STORY: 8/10
The first episode of Centaurworld plays off more like a mixture of Mulan and Avatar The Last Airbender, as a girl and her horse struggles to bring an artifact to the General, so they can stop a raging and rampaging army that is cutting a swath through their world. After the two are separated from each other the Horse finds herself in a world unknown to her. This wacky and crazy world filled with centaurs, magical creatures, and colorful surroundings is unlike the harsh, brutal, and bloody world that she came from and is used to.
This new mystical world is more akin to that of Adventure Time and the horse now has to learn how to exist in this new place.
This story was created, while somewhat wacky, from Megan Nicole Dong’s own childhood. She grew up thinking that her future was set and that she would have to struggle to be the best. However, her world was turned upside down when a mistake of schooling scheduling placed her into a show choir class. She met a whole new group of people that showed her a more fun and energetic way to live life.
The fact that she took such a heartwarming story of finding your place in the world, and turned it into such a creative and somewhat maddening animated show is quite impressive.
ACTING: 8/10
The struggles of the characters are clearly showcased by their voice acting, and it’s very impressive to hear the animated characters go through character development almost as if the characters are understanding, and process their emotions as they open their mouth and allow the words to sign out. It’s very fitting with the motif of this musical magical world that Megan created.
The show also features a bevy of talented voice actors to help out including Parvesh Cheena, Chris Diamantopoulos, Kimiko Glenn, Megan Hilty, Jessie Mueller, Josh Radnor, and even the creator of the series joins the cast.
The struggle of Horse as she tries so desperately to find her Rider is so well showcased, alongside the struggle of Wamawink as she attempts to convince Horse that they’re her new family.
OVERALL: 8/10
The show sometimes can have an adult’s feel to it, Netflix has suggested this would be a good show for people over the age of seven. I think some of the darker tones including a couple of the villains of the series maybe a little too dark for those in that younger bracket. However, this show is definitely great for anyone over 12 and for their parents who can understand and experience the story alongside them.
Conner Eric’s Final Thought(s):
If you grew up on animated shows like Adventure Time and Regular Show then this show will be a great way to introduce a little bit of wackiness and chaos into your own family life I will warn you, that it is quite addictive Lee nonsensical and that’s saying something.
La serie fue como un golpe, era realmente agitada y diferente a lo que suelo disfrutar.
Si bien esta no me atrapo en el primer instante, mientras devoraba cada capitulo me dejaba queriendo seguir conociendo ese loco mundo y sus personajes. Aun despues de terminarla deseo continuar viéndolos, espero que se pueda apoyar a la serie para que obtenga una segunda temporada, la forma en que termino me ha dejado clavada en su trama. Quiero ver que mas planean enseñarnos los creadores.