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Secrets of the Mogwai – Gremlins

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GREMLINS: SECRETS OF THE MOGWAI takes viewers back to 1920s Shanghai where the Wing family first meets the young Mogwai called Gizmo. Sam Wing (future shop owner Mr. Wing in the 1984 “Gremlins” film) accepts the dangerous task to take Gizmo home and embarks on a journey through the Chinese countryside. Sam and Gizmo are joined by a teenage street thief named Elle, and together, they encounter—and sometimes battle—colorful monsters and spirits from Chinese folklore. Along their quest, they are pursued by a power-hungry industrialist and his growing army of evil Gremlins.
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Recapturing the original movies' blend of cuteness and mayhem, Secrets of the Mogwai is delightful family entertainment -- just don't feed it after midnight.

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Rendy Jones RogerEbert.com 05/24/2023
A beautifully animated family series, “Gremlins: Secret of the Mogwai” features the same dark and chaotic tone of Dante’s films while paying tribute to its Chinese folklore culture. Go to Full Review
Chris Vognar Rolling Stone 05/24/2023
Secrets of the Mogwai has a human touch, and a sense of humor and adventure that spans generations. It doesn’t rewrite any books, but it’s better than an animated prequel series to a 39-year-old live-action movie has any reason to be. Go to Full Review
Daniel Fienberg The Hollywood Reporter 05/23/2023
Gets the adorable, zany appeal of the original movies. Go to Full Review
Eddie Harrison film-authority.com 10/14/2024
4/5
...further adventures with Mogwai and the Gremlins appeal because there’s no aging actors or time-line clutter; the mix of cute comedy and delicious mahyem is as before, missing the satirical edge of 1990’s underrated The New Batch, but fun all the same. Go to Full Review
Britany Murphy Muses of Media 07/07/2023
4/5
Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai is an exceptionally made animated series that will delight animation fans and fans of the Gremlins franchise alike. Go to Full Review
Eric Goldman We Enjoy... Podcast 06/27/2023
They’re doing something fun tonally here. It’s “family friendly” but they don't forget that Gremlins is a mixture of comedy and horror with macabre elements. Go to Full Review
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Samuel S 11/25/2023 Surprisingly solid fantasy adventure show, with a shockingly appropriate solid origin for the mogwai. It starts off a bit slow and generic, but it gets going a few episodes in and becomes quite fun and imaginative. Definitely in the spirit of the movies. Would recommend. See more Wari 10/04/2023 Gizmo (beyond singing his one song repeatedly throughout the series ) is basically useless and adds nothng to the show. He's basically a living backpack that the kids just carry around. Yes he's cute and soft in the films but he was never helpless. In Secrets of the Mogwai not only is he helpless hes borederline annoying. Infact the only thing I liked about the show was the music during the end credits. It's not terrible its just terrible ( for me ). See more Some Guy F 10/04/2023 Cheaply animated, poorly voice acted and can't the basics of it's source material lore correct...don't let them in the sunlight, it kills them....Gizmo runs around in the sunlight like it's no problem by the end of the first episode. Kid's shows don't have to be bad shows, but this one is. See more Hans F @HansFanunal 07/19/2023 This show managed to retain the spirit of the original show within a kids cartoon box surprisingly well! The characters are likable and Gizmo has never been cuter! Surprisingly dark and is a great love letter to China and Chinese mythology. C See more Sara A B 07/07/2023 My husband & I have watched 1st 3 episodes of gremlins: secrets of the mogwai, We really have enjoyed watching this series on weekend with breakfast (like kids Saturday morning cartoon)! See more Memphis A 06/30/2023 Actually this show its pretty solid but a bit bland. I do think the shows animation is great. The Characters are a bit awkward. I feel like the series just needed more time in the oven since I feel like the show is pretty solid I do think everything and I mean everything needed to storger writing. I do say I hope this show gets more seasons with better writing. See more Read all reviews
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired May 23, 2023 Never Get Them Wet Sam Wing is introduced to a world of magic in Shanghai. Details Episode 2 Aired May 23, 2023 Never Feed Them After Midnight Sam must choose between keeping Gizmo safe or returning to his normal life. Details Episode 3 Aired Jun 1, 2023 Always Buy a Ticket The trust between Sam, Elle, and Gizmo is tested by a hungry supernatural stranger on a train. Details Episode 4 Aired Jun 1, 2023 Don't Drink the Tea When a raging storm forces her, Sam, and Gizmo to seek shelter, Elle struggles to hide her past from her friends and a too-friendly innkeeper. Details Episode 5 Aired Jun 8, 2023 Always Stab or Run Sam, Elle and Gizmo's nerves are tested as they follow Grandpa's map through the scariest woods they've ever encountered; soul-sucking, undead bureaucrats lurk in the darkness. Details Episode 6 Aired Jun 8, 2023 Always Buy a God a Drink First Upon arriving at the vibrant and bizarre Spirit Market, Sam and Elle must convince Gizmo. Details Episode 7 Aired Jun 15, 2023 Never Squeeze a Fox Sam, Elle, and Gizmo battle fearsome monsters in a last ditch effort to reach Gizmo's homeland. Details Episode 8 Aired Jun 15, 2023 Never Hug a Mogwai The friends celebrate their arrival at the Valley of Jade, but will Sam finally gain the confidence he desperately needs? Details Episode 9 Aired Jun 22, 2023 Never Give Up Sam must look inward to find the strength to keep fighting despite Shanghai being under attack. Details Episode 10 Aired Jun 22, 2023 Never Ever Expose Them to Bright Light With the heroes reunited, their bond is put to a final test as enemies from all sides converge. Details
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Season Info

Director
Vaughn Ross, Alexandra Chiu, Alex Chiu, Michael Chang, Stephanie Gonzaga
Executive Producer
Tze Chun, Justin Falvey, Darryl Frank, Brendan Hay, Sam Register, Steven Spielberg
Screenwriter
Brendan Hay, Sarah Nerboso, Anna Christopher, Peter Chen, Tze Chun
Network
Max
Rating
TV-G
Genre
Kids & Family, Action, Adventure, Animation
Original Language
English
Release Date
May 23, 2023