Descendants: Wicked World Explained

Alt Name:Wicked World
Developer:Jennifer Magee-Cook
Aliki Theofilopoulos
Opentheme:"Rotten to the Core" by Sofia Carson
Endtheme:Better Together
Composer:Keith Horn
Language:English
Num Episodes:33 (+3 specials)
List Episodes:List of Descendants: Wicked World episodes
Producer:Jennifer Magee-Cook
Runtime:2–3 minutes
Company:
Num Seasons:3
Channel:Disney Channel

Descendants: Wicked World is an animated short-form series based on the Disney Channel Original Movie Descendants.[1] It premiered on September 18, 2015 on Disney Channel,[2] [3] taking place in-between the events of the first film and Descendants 2. The series is the first Disney Channel Original Series based on a Disney Channel Original Movie. It picks up after the first film and introduces new characters from the Isle of the Lost and Auradon. Descendants: Wicked World ended on March 3, 2017. It received generally positive reviews from critics.

Providing the voices of the animated characters are Dove Cameron as Mal, Sofia Carson as Evie, Cameron Boyce as Carlos, Booboo Stewart as Jay, Mitchell Hope as Ben, Sarah Jeffery as Audrey, Brenna D'Amico as Jane, Dianne Doan as Lonnie, Ursula Taherian as Jordan, China Anne McClain in the first season, and Lauryn McClain as Freddie, Jennifer Veal as Ally, Myrna Velasco as CJ and Bradley Steven Perry as Zevon in the second season.

Premise

After King Ben's coronation in Descendants, the villain kids Mal, Evie, Carlos, and Jay settle in at being good while their villainous parents are still roaming the Isle of the Lost. The story goes deeper at the arrival of new villain kids, Freddie (Dr. Facilier's daughter), CJ (Captain Hook's daughter) and Zevon (Yzma's son).

Characters

Villain Kids

Auradon Kids

Production

The production of the series was announced right after the film Descendants finished airing on Disney Channel. Former Phineas and Ferb storyboard artist Aliki Theofilopoulos Grafft announced on Twitter that she was directing the series, with Jenni Cook as producer, and that the original cast would be reprising their roles. Each episode of the series is going to be under five minutes long.[11]

On July 13, 2016, it was announced the series was renewed for a second season,[12] and that Bradley Steven Perry would be added to the cast as Zevon, the son of Yzma from The Emperor's New Groove, and Lauryn McClain would take over voicing Freddie from her sister China Anne McClain, who was cast as Ursula's daughter Uma in Descendants 2.[13] [14]

Episodes

See main article: List of Descendants: Wicked World episodes.

Release

Descendants: Wicked World premiered on September 18, 2015 on Disney Channel and its digital platforms, including WATCH Disney Channel.[15] The series was subsequently made available to stream on DisneyNow.[16] It was later released on the Disney+ streaming service.[17] [18] [19]

Reception

Viewership

In July 2016, it was announced that the first season of Descendants: Wicked World generated over 30 million total viewers in the US and over 100 million engagements on Disney Channel’s app, VOD, and YouTube platforms, since its launch in September 2015.[20] [21]

Critical response

Emily Ashby of Common Sense Media gave Descendants: Wicked World a grade of three out of five stars, and complimented the depiction of positive messages and role models through the series, writing, "The show illustrates the value of considering a person's actions rather than his reputation before judging him, which is always a good message for kids."[22] Ashley Jones of Romper included Descendants: Wicked World in their "13 Shows For Kids Who Love Princesses" list, stating, "Your princess-loving kids have likely seen one, two, or all three of the Descendants movies on the Disney Channel. If they love the adventures of Evie, Mal, Carlos, and Jay, the spinoff series Descendants: Wicked World is a must-watch. Each episode is an animated short, but they’re packed with plenty of royal content."[23]

Accolades

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dickson . Jeremy . August 6, 2015 . Disney's Descendants gets animated spin-off series . 2023-08-16 . Kidscreen.
  2. Web site: Descendants Wicked World . 2023-08-16 . . . en-US.
  3. Web site: Schneider . Michael . August 9, 2015 . Ratings Watch: Disney's 'Descendants' Scores Hefty Viewership Lift . 2023-08-16 . . en-US.
  4. Web site: Voice Of Mal – Behind The Voice Actors . Behind The Voice Actors . . Check marks indicates role has been confirmed using screenshots of closing credits and other reliable sources.
  5. Web site: Voice Of Evie – Behind The Voice Actors . Behind The Voice Actors . . Check marks indicates role has been confirmed using screenshots of closing credits and other reliable sources.
  6. Web site: Voice Of Carlos de Vil – Behind The Voice Actors . Behind The Voice Actors . . Check marks indicates role has been confirmed using screenshots of closing credits and other reliable sources.
  7. Web site: Voice Of Jay – Behind The Voice Actors . Behind The Voice Actors . . Check marks indicates role has been confirmed using screenshots of closing credits and other reliable sources.
  8. Web site: Voice Of Freddie – Behind The Voice Actors . Behind The Voice Actors . . Check marks indicates role has been confirmed using screenshots of closing credits and other reliable sources.
  9. Web site: Voice Of CJ – Behind The Voice Actors . Behind The Voice Actors . . Check marks indicates role has been confirmed using screenshots of closing credits and other reliable sources.
  10. Web site: Voice Of Zevon – Behind The Voice Actors . Behind The Voice Actors . . Check marks indicates role has been confirmed using screenshots of closing credits and other reliable sources.
  11. Aliki Theofilopoulos . alikigreeky. 627319356716810240 . July 31, 2015 .
    1. DisneyDescendants #WickedWorld produced by the amazing @JJmageecook & directed by me! Voice talent from the cast!
    . August 1, 2015 .
  12. Web site: Pedersen . Erik . July 13, 2016 . Disney Renews 'Descendants: Wicked World' For Season 2 . 2023-08-16 . . en-US.
  13. Web site: July 13, 2016 . Breaking News - "Descendants" Demand Brings on Second Season of Animated Short-Form Series "Descendants: Wicked World" TheFutonCritic.com . 2023-08-16 . The Futon Critic.
  14. Web site: Swift . Andy . July 13, 2016 . Descendants: Wicked World Renewed for Season 2, Taps Disney Channel Star to Voice Son of Emperor's Yzma . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170210051719/http://tvline.com/2016/07/13/descendants-wicked-world-season-2-renewed-new-cast-characters/ . February 10, 2017 . July 13, 2016 . TVLine.
  15. Web site: August 5, 2015 . Breaking News - Animated Short-Form Series "Descendants Wicked World" to Premiere September 18 on Disney Channel and Its Digital Platforms TheFutonCritic.com . 2023-08-16 . The Futon Critic.
  16. Web site: Watch Descendants: Wicked World TV Show Disney Channel on DisneyNOW . 2023-08-16 . . en.
  17. Web site: Watch Descendants Wicked World Disney+ . 2023-08-16 . . en.
  18. Web site: Tyler . Adrienne . September 19, 2019 . Every Movie & TV Show Available On Disney+ At Launch . 2023-08-16 . . en.
  19. Web site: Foutch . Haleigh . August 20, 2020 . Disney Plus: Every Movie & TV Show Confirmed for the Streaming Service . 2023-08-16 . . en.
  20. Web site: Getzler . Wendy Goldman . July 14, 2016 . Disney orders more Descendants toons . 2023-08-16 . Kidscreen.
  21. Web site: July 13, 2016 . Disney Announces Second Season of 'Descendants' Short-Form Series . 2023-08-16 . . en.
  22. Web site: Ashby . Emily . Descendants: Wicked World TV Review Common Sense Media . 2023-08-16 . . en.
  23. Web site: Jones . Ashley . June 5, 2021 . 13 Streaming Shows For The Kid Who *Loves* Princesses . 2023-08-16 . . en.
  24. Web site: Swift . Andy . May 24, 2016 . Teen Choice Awards 2016: CW Dramas, Pretty Little Liars Lead Early Noms . 2023-08-16 . . en-US.
  25. Goodman . Jessica . July 31, 2016 . Teen Choice Awards 2016: See the full list of winners . 2023-08-16 . . en.

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