Knuckles
This six-episode Paramount+ spin-off follows Knuckles the Echidna (voiced by Idris Elba) teaming up with bumbling deputy Wade Whipple in a buddy-comedy road trip full of slapstick brawls and heart. The tone matches the Sonic movies closely: action is cartoonish and consequence-free, humor is warm, and the show leans into themes of family, belonging, and persistence.
A comfortable pick for kids who already enjoy the Sonic films, generally from around age 7 or 8 with a parent nearby for the occasional scuffle or mild word.
Episodes to know about
The pilot establishes Knuckles' habit of punching first; a construction site brawl includes a nail gun accidentally fired at him, and laser weapons appear in the villain introduction.
Knuckles is captured by antagonists and held in a glass cage, ending the episode on a cliffhanger.
A comedic choking scene and slapstick rescue mission with energy blasts and explosions; played for laughs but may be the most action-heavy episode.