Mr. Magoo (TV series) explained
| Theme Music Composer: | Vincent Artaud |
| Composer: | Vincent Artaud |
| Country: | France |
| Language: | French |
| Num Seasons: | 2 |
| Num Episodes: | 150 |
| Producer: | Marc Du Pontavice |
| Editor: | Lou Bouniol |
| Runtime: | 7 minutes |
| Company: | Xilam |
| Network: | France 4 |
| Related: | What's New, Mr. Magoo? (1977) |
Mr. Magoo is a French animated series made by Xilam with the participation of Classic Media. It premiered in Portugal on December 17, 2018. It had its official international premiere on Boomerang Africa HD on July 3, 2019. The series was renewed for a second season in 2021.[1] [2] It premiered in the United Kingdom on CITV and the streaming service ITVX on December 10, 2022. The series was Olivier Jean-Marie's final production before his death on May 13, 2021.
Plot
Mr. Magoo follows the eponymous kind-hearted fellow who is always happy to lend a hand—but often causes disasters instead, as without his glasses he makes all kinds of chaotic mix-ups. Despite this, his only enemy is Fizz, a megalomaniacal hamster who is somehow always accidentally thwarted by Magoo.
Characters
- Mr. Magoo (voiced by Ian Hanlin) is a happy-go-lucky man without glasses. Due to his poor vision, he does not know what he is doing. However, he is cheerful and likes to help out, even if though he often does more harm than good due to his poor eyesight.
- Mr. Cat (voiced by Colin Murdock) is Mr. Magoo's pet Bull Terrier dog. While he is annoyed by his owner's poor vision, he cares deeply about Magoo and rescues him whenever he gets in grave danger. He is also aware of what Fizz's intentions are and that Weasel works for Fizz. He acts as a replacement or counterpart to Magoo's original dog, McBarker.
- Fizz (voiced by Murdock) is an evil megalomaniac hamster who wants to take over the world and to be worshiped forever – but his plans are, one way or another, ruined by Mr. Magoo. Thus, he has a hatred for Magoo that he wants to kill him, but always ends up failing. A running gag is that he ends up screaming "MAAAAAAAAAAAAGOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!" at the end of every episode.
- Weazel (voiced by Shawn MacDonald), Fizz's dim-witted yet loyal henchman. Mr. Magoo sometimes recognizes him (unbeknownst to his antagonistic intentions) but usually mistakes him for animals or different people. Mr. Cat, who knows he works for Fizz, resents him. The running gag is that Mr. Cat attacks him, often biting his legs.
- Linda (voiced by Mariee Devereux), one of Magoo's long-suffering neighbours.
- Mr President, the president of the city Mr. Magoo lives in, who slightly resembles Barack Obama.
- Marnie (voiced by Jennifer Cameron) is the love interest of Magoo, who first appears in "Hats Off Magoo".
Episodes
Season 2 (2022-23)
Note: Currently, the following episodes can only be watched/accessed on CITV/ITVX in the United Kingdom.
The new second season is co-directed by Christophe Pinto and Eric Bastier.
Specials (2022)
It has been announced that there will be three 21-minute specials. These specials will reveal the character’s origins and show how they all met each other.[3]
Broadcast
| Country | Channel | Premiere date |
|---|
 Portugal | SIC K | December 17, 2018[4] [5] |
 Belgium | La Trois | January 6, 2019[6] |
 Italy | K2
DeA Kids | February 4, 2019[7] |
 Canada | Ici Radio-Canada Télé | April 1, 2019[8] |
 United Kingdom | CITV[9] [10]
Nicktoons | April 8, 2019 (CITV)/July 6, 2020 (NickToons) (Season 1)
December 10, 2022 (CITV) (Season 2) |
 Brazil | Discovery Kids | April 15, 2019[11] |
 France | France 4
Boomerang
France 3 | May 4, 2019[12] |
 Turkey | Boomerang | August 5, 2019 |
 Australia | ABC Me | 2019 |
 Germany
 Austria
 Switzerland | Super RTL
Boomerang (CEE), Cartoon Network | September 27, 2019 |
| Southeast Asia | Cartoon Network | 2019 |
| Sub-Sahara Africa | Boomerang Africa HD | June 3, 2019 |
 India |
| - July 2019 (Cartoon Network)[14]
- December 26, 2022 (Sony YAY!)
|
 Greece
Middle East
North Africa | | September 1, 2019 |
 United States | CBS All Access[15] | January 16, 2020 |
Benelux
Central Europe
Balkans
Eastern Europe | Boomerang (CEE)
Cartoon Network (Central and Eastern Europe) | August 3, 2020 |
CIS
Southern-Eastern Europe | Cartoon Network Russia | April 12, 2021 | |
Notes and References
- Web site: Xilam Animation Announces 'Mr. Magoo' Season 2 . 2023-04-07 . Animation World Network . en.
- Web site: Mr Magoo . 2023-04-07 . Xilam animation . en-US.
- Web site: 23 September 2021 . Xilam Animation Wreaks Havoc with Mr Magoo Season Two . 23 September 2021 . Xilam . The new second season is co-directed by Christophe Pinto and Eric Bastier and will bring audiences more wild pursuits, unbelievable rescues by Mr. Cat, fails for Fizz and Weasel, gadgets, and unexpected plot twists. The three special episodes will unveil the character's origins and show how they all met each other – taking a look at Mr. Magoo and Weasel’s first encounter, how Mr. Cat barged into Mr. Magoo's life, and how Weasel and Fizz first clicked..
- Web site: Conheça algumas estreias para dezembro de 2018 no canal SIC K (sicgold.blogspot.com). Sobre Miguel. pt.
- Web site: O MR MAGOO está quase a começar.. vais perder!? e logo depois.. UMA FAMÍLIA MÁGICA... fica ligado na K. December 17, 2018. SIC K. Facebook. pt.
- Web site: Le programme télévision de LA TROIS - dimanche (06/01/2019). August 11, 2019. Mon Programme TV. fr.
- Web site: Mr. Magoo ritorna in tv: dal 4 febbraio su K2: La serie remake. February 4, 2019. imperoland.it. it.
- Web site: Vous connaissez M. Magoo, ce petit monsieur jovial et bienveillant toujours prêt à filer un coup de main aux autres? Et Fizz, le hamster mégalo? Suivez leurs aventures du lundi au vendredi à 7h et le samedi à 8h13 à ICI TÉLÉ. Psttt : les épisodes seront aussi dispos sur la zone Jeunesse. ;). March 29, 2019. Ici Radio-Canada Télé. Facebook. August 11, 2019. fr.
- Web site: New Mr Magoo ready for UK TV debut. April 8, 2019. Licensing Source. Samantha. Loveday. August 11, 2019.
- Web site: Mr. Magoo . 2023-04-07 . Sky . en-GB.
- Web site: Discovery Kids coloca no ar a nova versão de 'Mr. Magoo'. April 8, 2019. otempo.com.br. pt.
- Web site: F4 S19 2019 - 'Mr. Magoo'. April 16, 2019. francetvpro.fr. fr.
- Web site: Facebook . 2023-11-29 . www.facebook.com.
- Web site: Cartoon Network - What's Mr. Magoo doing way up there?! Check out what he's up to, weekdays at 5PM. Facebook . 2023-11-29 . www.facebook.com . en.
- Web site: CBS All Access to Debut Three New Original Children's Series from Dreamworks Animation's Classic Media.
