Limited Series – Knuckles

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Apr 2024

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Set in the cinematic universe of "Sonic the Hedgehog," the "Knuckles" series follows an action-packed journey of self-discovery. While struggling to adjust to life on Earth, Knuckles the Echidna takes on Wade Whipple as his apprentice, training him in the ways of the Echidna to help him prepare for a bowling tournament in Reno, Nev., where his estranged father is competing. During their journey, Wade reunites with his mother and sister, while Knuckles is pursued by a former agent of Dr. Robotnik, who now seeks to take his power for himself.

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Critics Consensus

Pairing Idris Elba's terse echidna with a befuddled Adam Pally, Knuckles could use some extra punch to appeal more broadly beyond youngsters but hits just fine as light family entertainment.

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Craig Mathieson

The Age (Australia)

May 16, 2024

This is fan service that doubles as enjoyable family viewing, with Elba thankfully in on the joke.

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Nicola Austin

Empire Magazine

Apr 30, 2024

3/5

This is more ‘Wade’s World’ than ‘Sonic 2.5’. Still, Knuckles’ solo side-quest proves fun filler fluff as fans await the arrival of Shadow in the threequel.

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Leila Latif

Guardian

Apr 30, 2024

4/5

Ludicrous, hilarious and actually rather moving

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Cameron Frew

Dexerto

May 20, 2024

3/5

Sonic the Hedgehog’s best frenemy takes the spotlight in Knuckles, a lighthearted small-screen amuse-bouche that’s breezy, childish, and ultimately forgettable.

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Diego Peralta

Geeks of Color

May 17, 2024

7/10

Knuckles is an adventure that can be enjoyed by people of all ages, with scripts that never underestimate the younger members of the audience’s ability to follow what happens on the screen.

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Eddie Harrison

film-authority.com

May 14, 2024

3/5

…feels like a Knuckles movie in six parts...decent enough for Sonic hungry kids...

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Cordelia A

@XuBingBing Aug 27, 2026

Explain to me how a religion that comprises 0.02% of the population is somehow in almost every TV show and movie???? This philosemitism is really sickening when you shove into every aspect of life. It doesn't feel natural or welcome but more like religious, and worse, zionist brainwashing. If you watch American media you could really think they were 30% of the population. Well congrats on ruining another show with the same boring religious jokes, I'm sure Brooklyn kids will enjoy this show.

diogo13 T

@Tua_mera Jul 17, 2026

A series that fails by turning Knuckles into a mere glorified extra to focus on Wade Whipple's boring storyline. With obvious cuts to the CGI budget and a focus on bland human family dramas, the project becomes a purely cash-grab maneuver, tiresome and pointless within this cinematic universe.

John K

@WQCMI Jul 4, 2026

Disappointing series! The stories are awful, the acting is bad, the villains are uninspired and generic and I blame this series for ruining Sonic 3. Do not bring this back for a series 2, Paramount.

Anythang S.

@AnythangStudios May 22, 2026

Good but not as good as the other Sonic movies

Intellectual G.

@Intellectual Jan 15, 2026

Keep seeing reviews saying it’s very childish. You realize you are watching a talking animal with anime eyes that has super powers right? Anyways it’s mid.

Ronni G.

@RJG93 Jan 6, 2026

Funny, good action, and heart warming. Even though it was silly, it was absolutely nostalgic and oddly delightful. I laughed a lot!

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Toby Ascher

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Idris Elba

Knuckles

Adam Pally

Wade Whipple

Ben Schwartz

Sonic

Tika Sumpter

Maddie

Episode 1

Aired Apr 26, 2024

The Warrior

Knuckles struggles to adapt to his new life in Green Hills.

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Episode 2

Aired Apr 26, 2024

Don't Ever Say I Wasn't There For You

Wade plans a rescue mission; Knuckles confronts his captors.

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Episode 3

Aired Apr 26, 2024

The Shabbat Dinner

Fugitives from the law, Knuckles and Wade hide out with Wade's family.

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Episode 4

Aired Apr 26, 2024

The Flames Of Disaster

In order to learn where Knuckles' true strength lies, Wade must see the world through his eyes.

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Episode 5

Aired Apr 26, 2024

Reno, Baby

Knuckles and Wade arrive in Reno, Nev., for the National Bowling Championship.

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Episode 6

Aired Apr 26, 2024

What Happens in Reno, Stays in Reno

The friendship between Knuckles and Wade is tested; enemies, new and old, converge in Reno, Nev.

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