WondLa
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WondLa

"The fight for the future."

7.4
Yr 2024
Status Ended
Animation Sci-Fi & Fantasy Family
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Series Brief

Overview

Forced to flee her underground sanctuary for Earth’s surface, Eva discovers a world unlike anything she expected. As she journeys across perilous terrain and unknown civilizations, Eva searches to answer the ultimate question: Is she the last human?

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 65 /100

Critical reception for Apple TV+'s animated series WondLa is divided, leaning positive among family-focused reviewers while drawing a cooler response from mainstream critics. Outlets aimed at parents and children praise the show's lively adventure, striking world-building, and charm, considering it an engaging option for young viewers ready for sci-fi thrills.

On the other hand, mainstream television reviewers found the series somewhat derivative and thin in character development. Critics noted that while the visual presentation is frequently appealing and the brief runtime makes for an easy watch, the narrative relies heavily on familiar sci-fi tropes, resulting in a predictable experience.

Fans of Tony DiTerlizzi's original book series were also divided, with some reviewers pointing out that the screen adaptation strays significantly from its source material without making logical improvements. Ultimately, while WondLa may struggle to stand out for adult audiences or book purists, it succeeds as entertaining, family-friendly television.

“a fascinating sci-fi story that many families may well find charming and entertaining”

“WondLa is a less than wonderful series whose main value is that it may introduce new readers to Tony DiTerlizzi’s novels.”

“this lively series is a great pick for families with school-age kids who are ready for adventure”

“The animation made me feel like I had walked into a whole new world”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

Apple TV Amazon Channel
UK • CA • US
Apple TV
US • CA • UK
Why fans love it

WondLa operates as a vivid, coming-of-age odyssey that prioritizes wonder over cynicism. By casting Eva into an alien landscape once known as Earth, the animation leans into the friction between a sheltered upbringing and a vast, uncivilized reality. The visual storytelling emphasizes the scale of this new world, framing the protagonist’s survival against landscapes that feel both ancient and entirely unfamiliar.

The heart of the series relies on the companionship between Eva and her robot guardian, voiced by D. C. Douglas. Their dynamic provides a grounded emotional anchor as she navigates complex alien civilizations. The show balances the gravity of being a potential sole survivor with a sense of optimism, making the transition from an underground bunker to the sprawling surface feel consistently joyous. It finds stakes in the quiet moments of adaptation rather than just the perils of the trek.

Production Board

Crew

Script Coordinator
Vincent Salvano
Storyboard Artist
Michelle Lam Ryan Gaffney Lawrence Gong Michael Mullen Giovanny Cardenas Micah Gunnell Matthew Carbonella Justin Hunt Laurianne Uy Shawn Palmer
Production Coordinator
Larissa Moreland
Executive Producer
John Lasseter Bobs Gannaway
Costume Design
Neysa Bove
Creator
Bobs Gannaway
Director
Lawrence Gong Micah Gunnell
Foley Mixer
John Sanacore
Producer
Tony Cosanella
Casting
Jason Henkel
Production Manager
Jeff Kaye
Casting Director
Odin Erickson
Animation Supervisor
Yuriko Senoo
Colorist
Braden Boe
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Josh Eckberg
Production Supervisor
Shelby Sims
Production Design
Andy Harkness
Visual Effects Supervisor
Joshua Herrig
Original Music Composer
Joy Ngiaw
Signal Match

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Keywords

based on novel or book civilization alien coming of age robot 3d animation joyous
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
June 27, 2024
Status
Ended
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
102