Fuzzy Friends (TV series)

Fuzzy Friends is an American animated children's television series produced by Kiddie, with animation by Primal Screen. It originally aired on The Kiddie Channel from September 15, 2018 before concluding its run on November 29, 2020. The series was developed by Kiddie, and was created by Chaister Garrincha and Braddock Schroeder.

The show was often noted for having the main characters designed and animated using traditional Flash animation, while the recurring characters and backgrounds were made using CGI animation. The series was also inspired from a toy brand of the same name and was eventually dubbed on Kiddie's UK networks.

Each episode was normally written by Garrincha or Schroeder themselves. The series currently has a total of 3 seasons and 130 episodes over only three years. Fuzzy Friends became available on Kiddie Plus by April 12, 2022.

Plot
The show featured a group of animal friends. In each episode, they would go on a fantastical adventure. They often used their "Fuzzy Air Balloon" to get to their destinations. Their adventures spanned a variety of different genres and settings. Many episodes involved visiting different parts of the world, traveling back or forward in time, and using magic or superpowers. The characters gave themselves various jobs or roles depending on the episode's setting. The stories often began with the characters in their house, introducing themselves and explaining the expedition they were about to embark on. When they finished their adventure, the original home setting was restored.

Another thing worth noting is that the Fuzzy Friends were the only established characters to appear in the show, while their parents remained completely absent.

Characters

 * Setrick is a dog who is laid-back and easygoing. He serves as the leader of the crew, with his calm and radical personality. Setrick is also known for his sarcastic comments. Due to his energy and impetuousness, his tendency for getting overexcited is the main plot point. He was voiced by Braddock Schroeder in the US and Davidson Matthews in the UK.
 * Brighella is a hippo who is curious, self-confident, and adventurous. She likes to tell jokes and make her friends laugh. She usually imagines herself having roles that require bravery and courage, such as a scientist or pirate. She was voiced by Maxillane Charrest in the US and Faith Butterfield in the UK.
 * Maddie is a pig who is full of unconventional wisdom. They all look up to Maddie very much and always turn to her for advice. She has a loving heart and is always there to be the compassionate voice of reason to her dear friends. She was voiced by Lindred Fischer in the US and Sara Linton in the UK.
 * Stellina is a strong-willed duck who is rational, skeptical, and highly motivated to get her own way. She can be somewhat demanding, though she is just as easygoing as the others sometimes. She was voiced by Dallaire Wippenberg in the US and Latrice Williams in the UK.
 * Bander is a shy but fun-loving grizzly bear. In season one, he is reserved and soft-spoken. In later episodes, Bander becomes more outgoing and is revealed to be smart and imaginative. He was voiced by Gallego Slovenscina in the US and Jeffrey Tolliver in the UK.
 * Ruby is a tomboyish and impulsive raccoon who is always ready to shout encouragement as loud as possible to the crew, and when things don't go according to plan, she is ready to try again until the task is complete. While she can be a bit tough and bossy at times, Ruby's big heart and personality can quickly give her the spotlight in any room. She was voiced by Chaister Garrincha in the US and UK.
 * Galinsky is a giraffe who is the longest, and also most empathetic member of the crew. He always keeps a heart of gold, and is the friendliest kid around. Galinsky is usually eager to protect his friends and innocent bystanders, but is always ready to jump and help when he quickly shows his soft side. He was voiced by Chinook Cosgrove in the US and Maller Mattarusky in the UK.
 * Tadie is a baby tiger who is the youngest of the group and is always happy, silly, funny, and affectionate. She's like a whirlwind, impetuous and energetic, to the point of almost being hyperactive. However, she gets confused and easily distracted sometimes, and this usually leads to difficult situations that she struggles to face. She was voiced by Tree Adams in the US and UK.

Brand extension
The show concluded its original run on Kiddie by November 29, 2020. Despite ending after just 3 years, its legacy is not entirely lost, as the Fuzzy Friends toy company announced a spin-off web series in 2022, entitled Fuzzy Friends Republished. Several episodes are uploaded to the official YouTube channel, as well as Kiddie Plus. In this series, the animated animal characters are back, only now in the real world while talking to real people, rather than traveling the world in a magic balloon.

Reception
Despite many critics who praised the writing and creativity, the series has been criticized for its often loud, over-the-top humor. It has also received some positive acclaims and since developed somewhat of a cult following, with particular praises for the animation, as well as the various references to world culture.

Season 1 (2018)

 * 1) Around the World in 20 Minutes/Send Me a Postcard!
 * 2) The Culture Project/Flowering Powers
 * 3) Let's Go Camping!/Bander Gets It Right
 * 4) Low Battery Mode/Things You Can't Live Without
 * 5) The Fashionable Designers/There's Light At The End Of My Tunnel
 * 6) Suddenly Stellina/No More Crazy Business
 * 7) The Straw That Broke My Own Back/Declaring Independence
 * 8) How to Be a Bedspread/There's Something I Want to Tell You
 * 9) You've Got To Be Kidding Me!/Houston, We Have A Solution
 * 10) The Spirit of Holidays Present

Season 2 (2019)

 * 1) Mind Your Decisions/Does That Answer Your Question?
 * 2) Schooling Lessons/Love That Tadie
 * 3) Lightning Fusion/Maddie Explained
 * 4) That's Not Going To Do Well For My Reputation!/Don't Take Everything That Works
 * 5) Where Did My Friends Go?/When Did The World Break Up?
 * 6) That's My Balloon!/Sugar, Spice and Something Nice
 * 7) Rebel Without Her Causes/Sleepless in Townsville
 * 8) Rocking the Stars/Fuzzy Friends Humanized
 * 9) The Special Secret Puppy Club/My Fair Brighella
 * 10) The Great Power Switch/Villains of the Dark Side

Season 3 (2020)

 * 1) Tiger's Got a Brand New Hat/I'll Have To Do It Myself
 * 2) The Third Degree/Bloggers Gonna Blog
 * 3) Don't Push My Buttons!/Now That's Using Your Brain
 * 4) Mysteries Worth Solving/Hey, Can You Give Me a Hand?
 * 5) The Colorful Magic Strands of Hair/Dance Like Everybody's Watching
 * 6) How to Make Profits Without Really Trying/There's Always Something Between Friends
 * 7) Did You See That?/Featherbeds and Broomsticks
 * 8) Galinsky Strikes Back/Escape from Longshore Island
 * 9) Driven to Insanity/Setrick Unleashed
 * 10) Leaping Steps/When Will I See You Again?