If you have Xfinity, you can get early access to the NBC streaming service Peacock, which has this little show that is adapted from a 2014 graphic novel series. Let's break it down:
Animation and Art Style: The animation is decent. It has a nice color palette and unique character designs. It doesn't look 100% like the graphic novel, but it doesn't have to. It reminds me a bit of Turbo Fast (another Dreamworks) series. This is definitely one of the better-looking 2D Dreamworks shows. While I do enjoy She-Ra and the Princesses of Power, the animation can look flat at times on that show, which isn't the case with Cleopatra in Space.
Writing: The writing is spectacular. It stays faithful to the original graphic novel. It does fall prey to some teen cliches, but that's to be expected in a show about, what, middle/high school? It also balances slice of life stories with action, comedy, and adventure.
Characters: The characters are likable. Here we have Cleo, the main protagonist who starts out lazy and selfish, but grows to become a competent fighter. Akila and Brian are supportive of Cleo and yet have personalities of their own. Akila is the energetic one and Brian is the nerdy one. Altogether they make up a dynamic trio.
Music: The theme song is super catchy, and is reminiscent of Egypatian music, making it a win for me.
Enjoyment: Cleopatra in Space is an overlooked show with great characters, a compelling story, faithfulness to the graphic novel, and even LGBTQ+ representation, as Akila has two moms. If you don't have Xfinity, check it out on Kimcartoon!
Animation and Art Style: The animation is decent. It has a nice color palette and unique character designs. It doesn't look 100% like the graphic novel, but it doesn't have to. It reminds me a bit of Turbo Fast (another Dreamworks) series. This is definitely one of the better-looking 2D Dreamworks shows. While I do enjoy She-Ra and the Princesses of Power, the animation can look flat at times on that show, which isn't the case with Cleopatra in Space.
Writing: The writing is spectacular. It stays faithful to the original graphic novel. It does fall prey to some teen cliches, but that's to be expected in a show about, what, middle/high school? It also balances slice of life stories with action, comedy, and adventure.
Characters: The characters are likable. Here we have Cleo, the main protagonist who starts out lazy and selfish, but grows to become a competent fighter. Akila and Brian are supportive of Cleo and yet have personalities of their own. Akila is the energetic one and Brian is the nerdy one. Altogether they make up a dynamic trio.
Music: The theme song is super catchy, and is reminiscent of Egypatian music, making it a win for me.
Enjoyment: Cleopatra in Space is an overlooked show with great characters, a compelling story, faithfulness to the graphic novel, and even LGBTQ+ representation, as Akila has two moms. If you don't have Xfinity, check it out on Kimcartoon!