Ark: The Animated Series is an adult animated fantasy TV series based on the video game Ark: Survival Evolved. The show is produced by Dreamworks and premieres on Saturday, Sept. 3rd at 8 pm on Cartoon Network. The story follows a group of teens in the distant future who are stranded on a mysterious, primordial island and must learn to live and work together to survive. The show is being produced by the same team behind Netflix’s Voltron: Legendary Defender, which includes executive producers Joaquim Dos Santos, and Lauren Montgomery and co-executive producer Tim Hedrick.Â
Exactly when will ARK The Animated Series be released:
This series will be released sometime in 2023. The first season will consist of 13 episodes. The show contains a lot of references to other media, such as video games and movies. For example, characters from the series can be seen in various gameplay videos from Ark: Survival Evolved.
ARK The Animated Series plot is discussed here:
When 21st-century Australian Helena awakes there after the tragedy, she must learn to survive & find new allies or die again at the hands. The lone survivor of a doomed expedition, she finds herself stranded in a strange land inhabited by creatures thought only to exist in her world’s prehistoric past – flying reptiles, dinosaurs, and more.
Along the way, she meets an optimistic teen who has already survived on the island for 12 years. Together they search for answers and resources as they struggle against an unforgiving environment. With them are an eccentric young scientist, two mechanics, a self-serving TV star with his camera crew & a mercenary hired to find them.
The Name of Cast & Characters of ARK The Animated Series:
- Tatanka Means. Mato
- Elliot Page. Victoria Walker
- David Tennant. Sir Edmund RockwellÂ
- Vin Diesel. SantiagoÂ
- Russell Crowe. Kor The Prophet
What can we expect from the ARK The Animated Series?
We can expect a lot from this series, as the story is not just about a group of teens stranded in the distant future, but also they are trying to survive after their ship was hit by an atomic bomb. The teens will face numerous problems and will try to find a way out of their situation. The creators of the show have confirmed that this series won’t be “a family-friendly version” of the game, so we can expect many scenes that might be shocking for younger audience members.
Who are the director’s favorite characters and why?
The favorite characters of the directors are The Leader, as his character is funny, rude and a very charismatic character, also The Hunter is fun to watch, and how he tries to help the other characters. The two other main characters are The Scientist and The Pilot. The character Scientist is a strong character, due to his habit of opening packages and trying to test their contents, also he enjoys taking photos when he finds interesting objects & creatures on the island. Even though he’s not very good at cooking, in the future he’s expected to become a great chef who loves making new dishes.
What themes does the ARK The Animated Series explore?
The themes explored in the series can be described as “survival, peril, and romance”. The series will not be a children’s cartoon, though it will have some elements that can be easily enjoyed by kids and young adults. The show will explore issues such as grudges, friendship, relationships, and love.
What do the reviewers think of ARK The Animated Series?
The reviewers gave the series some praise and some criticisms. They praised The Plot, The Characters, The Voice Acting, and the Animation. The criticism has been directed at the lack of action scenes, which is understandable as the show is still in its first season. The creators of the show have confirmed that they plan to expand the action scenes in the future. The show has been given a rating of 7.8/10 by IMDb users.
What do the fans think of ARK The Animated Series?
The fans are pleased with the series, as it’s not only about survival, but also about survival after you’ve discovered the island and learned to survive in its hostile territory. Also, many reviews were that the show was funny and quite intriguing, with many funny dialogues between certain characters.
