Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai
Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai
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Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai

8.4
Yr 2023
Status Ended
Sci-Fi & Fantasy Comedy Animation Family
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Overview

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.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 88 /100

Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai has been widely praised for successfully expanding the lore of the original films while establishing its own unique identity. Critics highlight its beautiful animation and the series' commitment to exploring its 1920s Shanghai setting, which adds a layer of cultural specificity that sets the show apart from other franchise spin-offs.

While some reviewers found minor pacing issues, the general consensus is that the show manages to balance the dark humor and mischievous, destructive spirit of the original movies with an approachable, family-friendly tone. It is largely viewed as an essential watch for long-term fans and a welcoming starting point for new audiences.

“It is a magical and fast-paced thrill ride that greatly opens up the world that Joe Dante created.”

“It not only lives up to the originals but enriches them in a way that one only hopes other prequels and reboots would attempt.”

“It is a refreshingly kid-friendly offshoot – a fun bit of ancillary material for older fans and their offspring.”

“In its cultural specificity that Secrets of the Mogwai shines brightest.”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

HBO Max
UK • US
StackTV Amazon Channel
CA
HBO Max Amazon Channel
US • UK
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fuboTV
CA
TELETOON+ Amazon Channel
CA
Why fans love it

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.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 42
Regulars 4
Longest run 18 eps
Izaac Wang
Izaac Wang
as Sam Wing (voice)
Ming-Na Wen
Ming-Na Wen
as Fong Wing (voice)
BD Wong
BD Wong
as Hon Wing (voice)
Matthew Rhys
Matthew Rhys
as Riley Greene (voice)
10 episodes
AJ LoCascio
AJ LoCascio
as Gizmo (voice)
Gabrielle Nevaeh
Gabrielle Nevaeh
as Elle (voice)
Simu Liu
Simu Liu
as Chang (voice)
Zach Galligan
Zach Galligan
as Henchman #2 (voice)
5 episodes
Show 34 more
Randall Park as Yao / Odd-odd (voice) 1 episode Amy Hill as Meng Po (voice) 1 episode Calvin Shen as Radish (voice) 3 episodes Haviland Morris as Theodora (voice) 2 episodes Sandra Oh as Nuwa (voice) 3 episodes George Takei as Noggin (voice) 9 episodes Keone Young as Boss Chang (voice) 4 episodes Ramona Young as Fox Spirit #1 (voice) 2 episodes Julie Nathanson as Warbler (voice) 3 episodes Grey DeLisle as Claw / Evil Mogwai (voice) 14 episodes Keisuke Hoashi as Fishmonger / Wang (voice) 5 episodes Bowen Yang as Celestial Administrator (voice) 5 episodes John Louie as Chinese Magician / Newsie (voice) 1 episode Will Forte as Warden (voice) 2 episodes James Hong as Grandpa (voice) 6 episodes Ronny Chieng as Big Big (voice) 1 episode Eric Bauza as Henchman #1 / Noggin / Snout (voice) 18 episodes Moujan Zolfaghari as Lucky (voice) 6 episodes Dee Bradley Baker as Evil Mogwai (voice) 6 episodes Jimmy O. Yang as Little Big (voice) 1 episode Henri Lubatti as Vachel (voice) 2 episodes Yael Grobglas as Margot (voice) 5 episodes SungWon Cho as Gangster #1 (voice) 4 episodes Tina Huang as Gangster #3 / Zhou (voice) 1 episode Michael Paul Chan as The Lion (voice) 1 episode Kelly Hu as The Lioness (voice) 1 episode Kari Wahlgren as Evil Mogwai (voice) 2 episodes Louis Ozawa as Fan Fan (voice) 1 episode Jenn Wong as Jingwei (voice) 2 episodes Michael Greyeyes as Geronimo (voice) 1 episode Peyton Crim as Jackalope (voice) 1 episode Gary Anthony Williams as John Henry (voice) 1 episode Robin Weigert as Calamity Jane (voice) 1 episode John Glover as Rodney (voice) 1 episode
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Keywords

based on movie 1920s 3d animation
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Details

First Aired
May 23, 2023
Status
Ended
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
38