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The Penguins of Madagascar

  • TV Series
  • 2008–2015
  • TV-Y7
  • 11m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
25K
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POPULARITY
3,395
196
Jeff Bennett, John DiMaggio, Tom McGrath, and James Patrick Stuart in The Penguins of Madagascar (2008)
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The daily adventures of penguins living in New York's Central Park Zoo.The daily adventures of penguins living in New York's Central Park Zoo.The daily adventures of penguins living in New York's Central Park Zoo.

  • Creators
    • Tom McGrath
    • Eric Darnell
  • Stars
    • Tom McGrath
    • John DiMaggio
    • Jeff Bennett
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
    25K
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    POPULARITY
    3,395
    196
    • Creators
      • Tom McGrath
      • Eric Darnell
    • Stars
      • Tom McGrath
      • John DiMaggio
      • Jeff Bennett
    • 34User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 20 wins & 33 nominations total

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    Tom McGrath
    Tom McGrath
    • Skipper
    • 2008–2015
    John DiMaggio
    John DiMaggio
    • Rico…
    • 2008–2015
    Jeff Bennett
    Jeff Bennett
    • Kowalski…
    • 2008–2015
    James Patrick Stuart
    James Patrick Stuart
    • Private…
    • 2008–2015
    Andy Richter
    Andy Richter
    • Mort
    • 2008–2015
    Danny Jacobs
    Danny Jacobs
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    • 2008–2015
    Kevin Michael Richardson
    Kevin Michael Richardson
    • Maurice…
    • 2008–2015
    Nicole Sullivan
    Nicole Sullivan
    • Marlene
    • 2009–2015
    Mary Scheer
    Mary Scheer
    • Alice…
    • 2009–2015
    Conrad Vernon
    Conrad Vernon
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    • 2008–2013
    Tara Strong
    Tara Strong
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    • 2008–2015
    Fred Stoller
    Fred Stoller
    • Fred
    • 2009–2013
    Dee Bradley Baker
    Dee Bradley Baker
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    • 2009–2012
    Diedrich Bader
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    • 2009–2013
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    Richard Kind
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    • 2009–2011
    Rob Paulsen
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    User reviews34

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    10bearfaceproductions

    Has more potential and humor than any other new nick show

    With the Madagscar movie franchise it seems the penguins became very famous. So let's see how a series made especially for them works.

    It's hilarious, it's fun, it's entertaining and it has a lot of potential.

    I really hope it stays as long as the Spongebob series.

    So original, with lovable characters and a good story in each episode.

    It's funny when it wants to be, the cast is simply amazing.

    At first a show for them didn't seem like such a good idea, but let me tell you that it was the best idea anyone could have had for TV.

    Grown-ups give the show a chance kids and adults are bound to have a good time with the penguins. I really hope it stays that good 'cause you can't find any new show as successful as this, these days.

    It's a 10 of 10!!!
    10nyr132639

    Classic & Entertaining

    This Show is complete in every aspect story line,concept and presentation

    Big fan of Madagascar movie(Both Parts),& this is much due to LEGENDARY PENGUINS there are amazing awesome at peak

    When i seen that especially a new series coming of penguins of Madagascar i was quite excited and by far this is the best animated comedy show(South Park is Comparable But)This One is New and classic

    Basically the show is of 11 min (approx.)but in these 11 min it's a complete entertaining fun ride.

    It's totally different from the movie that is the point that makes this show much much entertaining .

    King Julien , Maurice & Mort additional package of this show is the major factor of this show success.

    ALL IN ALL THIS IS NOT ONLY THE KID SHOW BUT A COMPLETE SHOW

    SKIPPER KOWALSKI RICO PRIVATE IS LEGEN WAIT FOR IT............DARY
    9isaiahralda

    Hilarious and Memorable

    Out of all the Dreamworks shows on Nickelodeon, this one is definitely my favorite one. The Penguins of Madagascar is a really funny show with some great fast humor. For a nicktoon in the 2000s, it was really great. There are some differences from this to the original movie, but it doesn't distract from how great the show is. The characters are funny, the stories are interesting, and the comedy is gold. If you're interested in finding this show, I definitely recommend it. It's very funny and memorable. I think you and your kids will enjoy it.
    9KaroBlue

    What an absolute banger!

    Yet another series I had to watch again as an adult to really enjoy. I've always been a huge fan of these penguins and the wacky shenanigans they get into. Actually since I first saw them in the first Madagascar movie.

    I think The Penguins of Madagascar work perfectly as a series of short episodes because they are pretty quick and straight to the point dudes.

    I'm not crazy about the animation and visuals. The coloring is a little flat and not very interesting. The animation is pretty good by early 2000s standards but there isn't any moments that make you go "wow". I still do like the choreography in many fight scenes. They use chain reactions very well and smoothly.

    Voice acting is something that always seals the deal for me on a good show. Each character has a recognizeble voice, accent and/or a speech pattern. I like how they use accents in general in the Madagascar series. The most memorable cartoon characters have a unique voice that everyone recognizes. It like a trademark.

    This series has simple and nice plots for each episode. Like I said before. The Penguins of Madagascar are not meant for the big screen (in my opinion). They work better as short missions in each episode. The plot structure in each episode is easy to follow, fun and many of them have plot twists which some of are very predictable (for adults). This doesn't take away from the fun though so it isn't a problem for me.

    Character dynamics in this show are also fun. I like how the Penguins are very different from each other. Their dynamic doesn't get boring because there is always someone who doesn't agree or at least not immediately.

    All in all, I love The Penguins of Madagascar and I always will. I miss these mofos and I wanna see them in action again. The 2014 movie was something but like I said before. Not meant for the big screen.

    One of my favorite shows of all time!
    ctyankee1

    Just love the series

    I just love the TV series the animation and the voices that go with the characters are hysterically funny. I especially like King Julian. He has a way of speech that is humorous and he makes up his own words. He praises the Sky Spirit which is really funny. Danny Jacobs does a great job with King Julian's voice.

    I thought Sasha Cohen was King Julian in the TV series because Danny Jacobs sounds just like him. The dance movements of King Julian, the facial expressions especially the eyes make him one of the funniest characters in the series.

    In one of the TV episodes "Private" got King Julian's dance groove which was really funny and the Private could flap his flippers and do great moves like KJ.

    All the characters are unique and have their own thing which is carried over from the movie Madagascar.

    To me the best animated movies are the ones with the Penquins of Madagasgar, the TV Series Penguins and also Ice Age 1 and 2.

    The voices of Manny and Sloth are my favorite in Ice Age and also the opossums. I don't think anyone can make Sloth funnier, I die laughing just listening to his speech and the way he dramatizes, like laying across the rock on his back.

    They all have great animation, funny, silly characters and they basically kept the same or same sounding voices that made the character popular.

    All are lots of laughs and fun.

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      A running joke throughout the series is when something (like a bomb) is thrown off camera and an explosion or a crash is heard, followed by a voice yelling "My car!". In the episode The Return of the Revenge of Dr. Blowhole (2011), the shout is in Japanese (with subtitles).
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    • Release date
      • November 29, 2008 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • New Zealand
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Los pingüinos de Madagascar
    • Production companies
      • DreamWorks Animation
      • Nickelodeon Animation Studios
      • DreamWorks Animation Television
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      • 11m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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