Animation series, for children?
HBO Max is surely one of those that has the most interesting proposals when it comes to animation focused on an older audience, not necessarily children, with names that are so well known that They have become classics of our time. That is why, for this article, we are going to reveal those five jewels that you cannot miss, not even for all the gold in the world.
And they are these:
Adventure Time
We start with a classic of contemporary animation. One of the first series of the well-known company Cartoon Network to acquire cult status. This ten-season series tells of Finn and Jake’s adventures in the mysterious land of Oo; Although the plot sounds very generic, do not be fooled, since it hides a much more complex story. As it happens to some series, the first seasons have a more childish tone and casual, but if we give it a chance we will find ourselves with a fantastic fiction full of endearing characters and unforgettable situations.
samurai jack
One of the series that the platform launched at the beginning of the 21st century. It tells us about the journey of Jack, a samurai that just before defeating Aku, an ancient and powerful enemy, he is sent to a future in which his adversary was victorious. Now, he will have to go back to the past to finish his mission. This series has a peculiarity and that is that, in its day, it was abruptly canceled so there was no satisfying ending for fans. Years later, in 2017, the Cartoon Network sub-brand, Adult Swim, which is dedicated to making animated series with a more mature approach, decided to conclude the story in the form of a much cruder and more violent final season.
Primal
From the interesting mind of Gendy Tartakovsky, creator of series like The Super Chicks and movies like Hotel Transylvania, We bring you this series that is nothing compared to the artist’s previous projects. Here I know takes us to a fictitious past in which dinosaurs and humans coexisted. This series features pure 2D animation that reminds us of the old classics and wonders why it isn’t used more. It shines with an adult tone and a practically silent staging that makes this series an audiovisual delight.
rick and morty
One of those series that are favorites of the public. Irreverent, politically incorrect and very creative, this program takes us through different planets and dimensions by the hand of the grandfather-grandson duo of Rick and Morty. Since its premiere in 2013, this series has been on everyone’s lips as one of the best so far this century. Although from the outside it may seem like a bet on ordinary adventures, it hides much more mature messages and plots than those of any other animated series.
beyond the garden
This 2014 miniseries tells the story of two brothers who, after getting lost in a mysterious forest, They try to find their way back home. Despite its almost boring plot, it has one of the best stories in modern animated fiction, full of intrigue, fear, joy, and endless endearing characters that draws heavily on the idea of children’s fables. In addition, it has the honor of being one of the most awarded Cartoon Network series in its entire history.
