Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai
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Set in 1920s Shanghai, ten-year-old Sam and 12-year-old Elle return the Mogwai Gizmo back home to the lush and perilous Valley of Jade.
Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai shifts the familiar franchise mechanics to 1920s Shanghai. By moving the timeline back decades before the original film, the series trades suburban dread for a focus on folklore and historical atmosphere, framing the Mogwai in an entirely different cultural context.
The show balances traditional animation style with a tone that fits its family and fantasy roots. Ming-Na Wen leads a cast that navigates the intersection of the supernatural and the everyday, keeping the stakes grounded in the journey toward the Valley of Jade. It avoids the repetition often found in legacy adaptations by treating the lore as a foundation for a distinct quest rather than a rehash of suburban chaos.
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- First Aired
- May 23, 2023
- Status
- Returning Series
- Origin
- US
- TMDB Votes
- 36