Animated Program Review: 101 Dalmatians: The Series

One of the Greatest Animated Programs of All Time?

By Josh Bailey, published Sep 22, 2006
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Rating: 3.6 of 5
I've seen a lot of animated programs during my life, though there are some animated programs that I feel withstand the test of time. These animated programs, which I consider to be some of the best animated programs I've ever seen, stand above the rest, which is why I wished to write up several articles on these subjects. I have decided to start with 101 Dalmatians: The Series, and while I admit that I've never been much of a fan of the 101 Dalmatians franchise, I've really enjoyed watching 101 Dalmatians: The Series and it's the reason I am writing up this first article on the subject of the series. I've heard many people express negative thoughts about the series throughout the years and while I know I cannot speak on behalf of all its fans, I hope this article will help others understand why I enjoy the series, as well as its characters. I also hope that this article will help other people make up their own thoughts on 101 Dalmatians: The Series, so that they may find an opportunity to watch the series in the future and be potentially entertained. I understand that I can make no guarantees that you will enjoy watching this series, though I hope you'll take the time to read my article and understand my points; though either way, I feel it is my obligation as a fan of 101 Dalmatians: The Series to write up this article and express my thoughts.

My Thoughts on 101 Dalmatians: The Series

Takeaways
  • The series is connected more with Dodie Smith's original 1956 novel, the Hundred and One Dalmatians.
  • This is the first Disney adaptation of the franchise to include the runt character, Cadpig.
  • The series premiere and series finale properly introduced and closed the plot for fans of the show.
Did You Know?
The series initially had five main Dalmatians: Lucky, Rolly, Cadpig, Penny and Patch. However, Penny and Patch were cut from the formula in order to permit the episodes to progress easier, as three main Dalmatians are easier to work with than four main Dalmatians. While Penny faded into complete obscurity and wasn't seen at all through the course of the series, Patch made several cameos in a decent number of episodes, including a few that contained lines of spoken dialogue for the character.
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