When Disney announced in 2015 that they were rebooting DuckTales , the collective reaction from Millennials was a skeptical, "Woo-oo?" The original 1987 series was a sacred cow of Saturday morning cartoons, beloved for its theme song, Scrooge McDuck’s relentless greed, and the childlike wonder of Launchpad McQuack. How could a 2017 update possibly compete?
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The answer arrived on August 12, 2017. The series (as it is often stylized to differentiate from its predecessor) did not merely reboot the franchise; it reinvigorated it. Over its three seasons and 75 episodes, this Disney Television Animation masterpiece proved that reboots don't have to be pale imitations. They can be evolutions. When Disney announced in 2015 that they were
For those searching for , the series is available in its entirety on Disney+ . It stands shoulder-to-shoulder with Gravity Falls , The Owl House , and Amphibia as part of the "Disney Renaissance 2.0." Final Verdict If you grew up with the 1987 version, the 2017 reboot will make you feel like a kid again, but smarter. If you are new to the franchise, the 2017 version is the definitive version—a show with stunning animation (hand-drawn backgrounds, flash-animated characters that move like classic Tex Avery cartoons), gut-busting comedy, and moments of genuine pathos. The answer arrived on August 12, 2017