The Amazing World of Gumball
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The Amazing World of Gumball

8.5
Yr 2011
Status Ended
Animation Family Sci-Fi & Fantasy Comedy
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Overview

The life of Gumball Watterson, a 12-year old cat who attends middle school in Elmore. Accompanied by his pet, adoptive brother, and best friend Darwin Watterson, he frequently finds himself involved in various shenanigans around the city, during which he interacts with various family members: Anais, Richard, and Nicole Watterson, and other various citizens.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 75 /100

Critical reception for The Amazing World of Gumball is generally positive, with many praising the show for its high-energy creativity and expansive roster of memorable, quirky characters. Supporters often frame the series as a unique standout in Cartoon Network's history, noting that the show demonstrates consistent improvement across its multiple seasons.

However, the show's reception is not entirely monolithic. Some critics have pointed to the series' heavy reliance on randomness, suggesting that a lack of narrative control can occasionally make it difficult to engage with the characters or stay invested in the premise.

“Brings kids' wildest imaginings to life.”

“With this much randomness, it is hard to get into the show or care about any of the characters.”

“A cartoon that only gets better with every season and is easily one of Cartoon Network's most unique and overall greatest shows in years.”

Why fans love it

Premiering in 2011, this animated comedy thrives on pure, ridiculous energy. At the center of the series is Gumball Watterson, a twelve-year-old cartoon cat whose middle school life in the city of Elmore regularly spirals into surreal sci-fi and fantasy misadventures. The show leans hard into absurdist humor, turning routine days into unpredictable, fast-paced situations.

A major draw for fans is the close bond between Gumball and Darwin Watterson, his pet, adoptive brother, and best friend. Whether interacting with their family—Anais, Richard, and Nicole—or crossing paths with various odd citizens around town, the duo constantly finds themselves wrapped up in chaotic local shenanigans. Supported by voice performers such as Nicolas Cantu, the series delivers a distinct brand of family-friendly humor that remains stubbornly committed to the absurd.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 48
Regulars 4
Longest run 120 eps
Logan Grove
Logan Grove
as Gumball Watterson (voice)
116 episodes
Nicolas Cantu
Nicolas Cantu
as Gumball Watterson (voice)
Kwesi Boakye
Kwesi Boakye
as Darwin Watterson (voice)
116 episodes
Jacob Hopkins
Jacob Hopkins
as Gumball Watterson (voice)
120 episodes
Kyla Kowalewski
Kyla Kowalewski
as Anais Watterson (voice)
Donielle T. Hansley Jr.
Donielle T. Hansley Jr.
as Darwin Watterson (voice)
Christian J. Simon
Christian J. Simon
as Darwin Watterson (voice)
Teresa Gallagher
Teresa Gallagher
as Nicole Watterson / Penny Fitzgerald / Teri / Mrs. Robinson (voice)
Show 40 more
Terrell Ransom Jr. as Darwin Watterson (voice) 120 episodes Dan Russell as Richard Watterson / Patrick Fitzgerald (voice) Rupert Degas as Mr. Robinson / Tobias Wilson / Larry Needlemeyer / Clayton / Gary Hedges (voice) 36 episodes Kerry Shale as Larry Needlemeyer / Leslie / Bobert / Hector / Additional Voices (voice) Mic Graves as Banana Joe (voice) 36 episodes Baker Terry as Grady / Frank (voice, puppetry) 1 episode Becky Sloan as Howdy (voice, puppetry) 1 episode Brian Blessed as Santa Claus (voice) 1 episode Derek Jacobi as Narrator (voice) 2 episodes David Warner as Dr. Wrecker (voice) 6 episodes Rich Fulcher as Frankie Watterson (voice) 4 episodes Naoko Mori as Yuki Yoshida (voice) 1 episode J.G. Quintel as High-Five Ghost (voice) 1 episode Peter Browngardt as Uncle Grandpa (voice) 1 episode Brian Sears as Showerhead 1 episode Garrick Hagon as Mayor (voice) 5 episodes Alix Wilton Regan as Ms. Combs (voice) 1 episode Hugo Harold-Harrison as Alan Keane (voice) 1 episode Philip Hunt as Josh (voice) 2 episodes Jack Simmons as Peter Pepperoni (voice) 2 episodes Sandra Dickinson as Banana Barbara (voice) 7 episodes Lewis Macleod as Ms. Lucy Simian (voice) 5 episodes Rob Rackstraw as Mr. Gruber (voice) 1 episode Clive Russell as Daniel Senicourt (voice) 1 episode Jenny Fellner as Jamie (voice) 1 episode Luke McQuillian as Angela (voice) 1 episode Lorelei King as Samantha (voice) 1 episode Alex Jordan as Evil Alan (voice) 3 episodes Liza Ross as Mary Senicourt (voice) 3 episodes Stefan Ashton Frank as Mr. Robinson (voice) 2 episodes Jessica McDonald as Sarah (voice) 9 episodes Aurélie Charbonnier as Sussie 1 episode Tony Hull as Anton (voice) 3 episodes Richard Overall as Billy Parham (voice) 1 episode Maria Teresa Creasey as Jamie (voice) 2 episodes Naomi McDonald as Clare (voice) 2 episodes Max Cazier as Clayton (voice) 1 episode Simon Lipkin as Mr. Corneille (voice) 4 episodes Charles Philipp as Rob (voice) 3 episodes Togo Igawa as Japanese Guy (voice) 1 episode
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Keywords

cartoon cat ridiculous absurdist humor
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Details

First Aired
May 03, 2011
Status
Ended
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
1,775