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Season 1 – Todd McFarlane's Spawn

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The animated adventures of a mysterious being who uses his dark powers against the forces of evil.
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Marc Bernardin Entertainment Weekly 07/10/2018
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The series' leisurely pace allows you to become entranced by the mood, too, as you wait forever for the anemic plots to thicken. Go to Full Review Ray Richmond Variety 07/10/2018
It's as dark and complex as anything HBO has attempted in the live-action arena. And visually, it's quite the stunner. HBO wanted different, and it surely got it. Go to Full Review G. Kendall CBR 04/30/2019
Although the Spawn comic was often mocked for its needlessly opaque handling of various conspiracies, Season One of the animated series actually crafts an engaging web of intrigue. Go to Full Review Justin Bruce Screen Rant 04/30/2019
Bringing a sense of authenticity to animated shows for adults, Todd McFarlane's Spawn garnered acclaim from critics and the public alike, who praised the show for its storytelling and for capturing the dark and gritty nature of the comic book series. Go to Full Review Eric Goldman, Matt Fowler, Scott Collura and Joey Esposito IGN Movies 04/30/2019
Visually distinct and containing dark and compelling stories, the Spawn animated series was a far more successful adaptation of the character than the live-action feature film of the same era. Go to Full Review Dan Seitz Uproxx 07/10/2018
It did a surprisingly effective job of both translating McFarlane's art into motion and in capturing the sometimes cheesy vibe of the original comics. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Jack F @MovieFan111 Nov 7 I don't quite remember how I stumbled upon this series, but I can say that I'm glad I did. Really cool main character, but sometimes hard to understand. And unfortunately, I was only able to get my hands on the first season which sucks. See more Justin T Jul 28 I love this show. I remember watching it when it was airing. So underrated. More people need to watch it. See more Ben F 08/09/2024 I sure hope they bring the spawn animated series back someday I'm glad the movie is coming out next year 2025 See more 11/25/2018 Easily a 9.5 out of 10 a dark gritty violent series that does the original comic series justice. With amazing voice castings all around Spawn is worth the watch as a series that has no problem getting down to the bloody violence the comics had while also not getting lost in it. With a concrete two track story of crooked cops and a battle between hell and heaven Spawn excels in the story telling department. Also let us not forget the fluid animation that *almost* perfectly captures both Mcfarlanes' and Capullos' art style. A series far ahead of it's time. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Todd McFarlane

Creator

Keith David

Voice

Dominique Jennings

Voice

Victor Love

Voice

Richard Dysart

Voice

Michael Nicolosi

Voice

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired May 16, 1997 Burning Visions An incinerated CIA agent makes a pact with the devil and becomes a superhuman creature. Details Episode 2 Aired May 23, 1997 Evil Intent The superhuman being known as Spawn tests his dark powers against vicious gangsters. Details Episode 3 Aired May 30, 1997 No Rest, No Peace Spawn must steal equipment from the CIA to fend off the threats of a deadly cyborg. Details Episode 4 Aired Jun 8, 1997 Dominoes Spawn confronts a spy who has been stalking Wanda. Details Episode 5 Aired Jun 13, 1997 Souls in the Balance Chapel is called in to locate the weapons stolen by Spawn; an armed lunatic takes a mute boy hostage. Details Episode 6 Aired Jun 20, 1997 End Game The kidnapping of Wanda's daughter edges Spawn toward a showdown with Billy. Details

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Todd McFarlane's Spawn — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
John Hays
Creator
Todd McFarlane
Executive Producer
Todd McFarlane
Screenwriter
Alan B. McElroy, Gary Hardwick
Network
HBO
Rating
TV-MA (S|L|V)
Genre
Fantasy, Animation
Original Language
English
Release Date
May 16, 1997