The Bad Guys: The Series
This Netflix animated prequel follows Wolf and his misfit crew of animal thieves learning to work together through a series of cartoonish heists that rarely go as planned. Both seasons keep the tone light and comedic, with the biggest talking point being that the heroes are cheerful, unapologetic thieves.
Kids roughly 6 and up who already enjoy the Bad Guys movies and can laugh at bumbling crooks without taking cues from them.
Episodes to know about
Every episode features the crew attempting heists involving stealing, hacking, lying, and rule-breaking that are framed as fun and admirable rather than wrong; a running gag is their ambition to top a 'Worst of the Worst' criminal list.
Chase sequences, falls from heights, and near-captures happen in most episodes; all are played for laughs and resolve safely.
Season 1 opens with the crew driving recklessly at high speed through the city; this style of cartoonish dangerous driving recurs as a comedic staple throughout the series.