Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft
Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft
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Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft

6.4
Yr 2024
Status Ended
Action & Adventure Animation
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Series Brief

Overview

Thrust into a high-stakes chase around the world, fearless adventurer Lara Croft confronts her traumatic past while unraveling an ancient mystery.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 71 /100

Critical response to Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft is generally positive, with reviewers praising the series as a stylish, entertaining, and visually striking addition to the franchise. Hayley Atwell's voice performance as Lara Croft received widespread acclaim, with critics highlighting the show's willingness to explore the character's internal grief, emotional complexity, and personal struggles alongside the action.

Reviewers also appreciated how the series balances the darker tone of the modern video game reboot trilogy with the lighter, globetrotting adventure spirit of the classic entries. The action sequences and straightforward narrative momentum make it an easy binge for fans of the iconic tomb raider.

However, several critics noted that while the show is enjoyable, it falters somewhat due to narrative familiarity and pacing issues. Multiple outlets observed that it fails to reach the exceptionally high creative standard set by Netflix's top-tier animated video game adaptations, leaving it as a solid yet less memorable entry in the genre.

“Superbly voiced by Hayley Atwell, Lady Croft is a complex, emotionally layered character whose personal struggles are often more daunting than any supernatural threat she faces.”

“an entertaining, visually striking series that actually does right by its iconic protagonist.”

“Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft isn’t terrible, but it’s well below the high bar set by other animated video game adaptations on Netflix.”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

Netflix
US • UK • CA
Netflix Standard with Ads
US • UK • CA
Why fans love it

Lara Croft returns to her roots as a globe-trotting adventurer, this time channeled through a stylized animation format. The series leans into a relentless pace that mirrors the mechanics of the source material while shifting focus toward the psychological weight of her history. Hayley Atwell provides the voice for a lead who remains grounded, even as the narrative pivots from standard treasure hunting to the exploration of complex Chinese mythology.

The show succeeds by balancing its high-octane sequences with quiet, character-driven moments of reflection. Instead of relying on spectacle alone, the plot hinges on the protagonist processing loss while navigating dangerous ruins. For viewers familiar with the game franchise, the adaptation finds new life in the tension between legacy and survival, treating both the adrenaline of the chase and the gravity of the past with equal importance.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 50
Regulars 7
Longest run 12 eps
Hayley Atwell
Hayley Atwell
as Lara Croft (voice)
Karen Fukuhara
Karen Fukuhara
as Sam Nishimura (voice)
O-T Fagbenle
O-T Fagbenle
as Eshu (voice)
Allen Maldonado
Allen Maldonado
as Zip (voice)
Earl Baylon
Earl Baylon
as Jonah Maiava (voice)
12 episodes
Richard Armitage
Richard Armitage
as Charles Devereaux (voice)
7 episodes
Maggie Lowe
Maggie Lowe
as Young Lara (voice)
3 episodes
Henry Leyva
Henry Leyva
as Marauder (voice)
1 episode
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Mara Junot as Joslin Reyes (voice) 2 episodes Stephen Oyoung as Boat Captain (voice) 2 episodes Anjali Bhimani as Waitress / Guest #1 (voice) 1 episode Stephanie Sheh as Village Elder / Biyu (voice) 1 episode Brent Mukai as Hongru (voice) 1 episode Kari Wahlgren as Rescued Child (voice) 1 episode Ming-Na Wen as Eva Tong (voice) 2 episodes Rachel Rosenbloom as Elvan Kaya (voice) 1 episode Roxana Ortega as Abby Ortiz (voice) 7 episodes Zoe Boyle as Camilla Roth (voice) 7 episodes Jonathan Roumie as Winston (voice) 2 episodes Stan Walker as Leo (voice) 2 episodes Emily O'Brien as Young Agent / Passenger #2 (voice) 1 episode Mallory Low as Narrator (voice) 1 episode Nolan North as Conrad Roth / Guest #2 (voice) 4 episodes David Chen as Museum Curator (voice) 2 episodes Keith Ferguson as British Museum Director (voice) 3 episodes Stephen Fu as Hans (voice) 1 episode Vanessa Marshall as Additional Voices (voice) 6 episodes Kimberly Kral as American Mom (voice) 1 episode Xanthe Huynh as Daji (voice) 1 episode Ben Prendergast as Richard Croft / Thick Man (voice) 1 episode Matt Lowe as Additional Voices (voice) 5 episodes Tricia Helfer as Mila (voice) 6 episodes Yetide Badaki as Yemeja (voice) 2 episodes Bernardo de Paula as Officer Rojas (voice) 1 episode Sophia Brown as Little Girl (voice) 1 episode Marisha Ray as Fig (voice) 7 episodes Alejandro Saab as Colombian Guide (voice) 1 episode Matthew Mercer as Chartreuse (voice) 1 episode Helen Sadler as Caitrín / Waitress (voice) 1 episode JB Blanc as Kane (voice) 3 episodes Elijah St. John as Babaluaye (voice) 1 episode Ike Amadi as Additional Voices (voice) 3 episodes Logan J. Alarcon-Poucel as Idariji (voice) 2 episodes Toks Olagundoye as Taiwo / Penelope Stone (voice) 2 episodes Alejandra Reynoso as Rosalita (voice) 2 episodes Eduardo De Los Reyes as Additional Voices (voice) 1 episode Erica Luttrell as Additional Voices (voice) 3 episodes Omalolu Fiki as The Matriarch (voice) 2 episodes Sean Rohani as The Hawk / Man on Beach (voice) 1 episode Gabe Kunda as Olodumare (voice) 2 episodes
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Keywords

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Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
October 10, 2024
Status
Ended
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
156