''Eureka!'' is an animated television series created by Norton Virgien and
Niamh Sharkey that aired on
Disney Junior from June 22, 2022 to March 24, 2023. The series is produced by animation studio
Brown Bag Films. It centers on Eureka, a young prehistoric girl who uses scientific thinking to solve problems.
Premise
In the
Stone Age
The Stone Age was a broad prehistory, prehistoric period during which Rock (geology), stone was widely used to make stone tools with an edge, a point, or a percussion surface. The period lasted for roughly 3.4 million years and ended b ...
location of Rocky Falls, a prehistoric girl named Eureka enjoys going on adventures and building gadgets to help improve the lifestyles of her family and friends.
Characters
Main
* Eureka (voiced by
Ruth Righi) is a liberal and open-minded prehistoric girl who is also an inventor way ahead of her time. She was credited as being responsible for inventing the wheel. To make an invention, Eureka would do something called "Thinkering" (a combination of the words thinking and tinkering).
* Roxy (voiced by
Renée Elise Goldsberry) is Eureka's mother who is the proprietor and
chef
A chef is a professional Cook (profession), cook and tradesperson who is proficient in all aspects of outline of food preparation, food preparation, often focusing on a particular cuisine. The word "chef" is derived from the term (), the di ...
of Paleo, Rocky Falls' only restaurant.
* Rollo (voiced by
Lil Rel Howery) is Eureka's father who owns the pottery shop and is an expert potter.
* Ohm (voiced by
Javier Muñoz) is Eureka's
teacher
A teacher, also called a schoolteacher or formally an educator, is a person who helps students to acquire knowledge, competence, or virtue, via the practice of teaching.
''Informally'' the role of teacher may be taken on by anyone (e.g. w ...
who has an outdoor classroom.
* Pepper (voiced by
Kai Zen) is one of Eureka's best friends. She's courageous and has super-strength.
* Barry (voiced by Devin Trey Campbell
) is one of Eureka's best friends. He's an artist and a drummer.
* Murphy (vocal effects provided by
Fred Tatasciore) is Eureka's pet
woolly mammoth
The woolly mammoth (''Mammuthus primigenius'') is an extinct species of mammoth that lived from the Middle Pleistocene until its extinction in the Holocene epoch. It was one of the last in a line of mammoth species, beginning with the African ...
. Eureka adopted Murphy after saving him from being trapped under a fallen tree branch.
* Dipply (vocal effects provided by
Fred Tatasciore) is Pepper's pet
diplosaurus.
Recurring
* Bog (voiced by Cade Tropeano) is a conservative boy and Eureka's classmate who likes being the leader.
** Ump (vocal effects provided by
Fred Tatasciore) is Bog's pet ''Glyptosaurus'' which evokes the traits of a ''
Glyptodon'' and an
armadillo
Armadillos () are New World placental mammals in the order (biology), order Cingulata. They form part of the superorder Xenarthra, along with the anteaters and sloths. 21 extant species of armadillo have been described, some of which are dis ...
.
* Clod (voiced by Connor Andrade) is a turtle-loving boy and Eureka's classmate who is very loyal to Bog.
* Julia (voiced by Madigan Kacmar) is a girl who is one of Eureka's classmates and an expert at playing the flute.
* Ember (voiced by Sasha Knight) is a girl with blonde and blue hair who is one of Eureka's classmates.
* Sierra (voiced by Ryan Michelle Bathé) is Barry's mother who is Rocky Falls' residential
dentist
A dentist, also known as a dental doctor, dental physician, dental surgeon, is a health care professional who specializes in dentistry, the branch of medicine focused on the teeth, gums, and mouth. The dentist's supporting team aids in provi ...
.
* Sandy (voiced by
Wendell Pierce) is Barry's father who is Rocky Falls' residential
handyman.
* Dima (voiced by
Kevin Michael Richardson) is Barry's grandfather.
* Verna (voiced by
Cree Summer
Cree Summer Francks (born July 7, 1969) is an American-Canadian actress and singer. She is best known for her extensive work in animation, voicing characters such as Elmyra Duff in ''Tiny Toon Adventures'' and related media, Susie Carmichael ...
) is Barry's grandmother.
* Wanda (voiced by
Loretta Devine) is Eureka's paternal grandmother who is a traveler.
** Yonder (vocal effects provided by
Fred Tatasciore) is a
ground sloth
Ground sloths are a diverse group of extinct sloths in the mammalian superorder Xenarthra. They varied widely in size with the largest, belonging to genera '' Lestodon'', ''Eremotherium'' and ''Megatherium'', being around the size of elephants. ...
who is Wanda's pet and travel companion.
* Yurt (voiced by
Sheila E.) is a celebrity drummer whom Barry looks up to.
* Rockanne (voiced by
Misty Copeland) is a dance instructor.
* Chee (voiced by
Ellie Kemper) is the
school librarian.
* Kanga Bird (also known as KB) (voiced by
Jack McBrayer
Jack McBrayer (; born May 27, 1973) is an American actor and comedian. He gained national exposure for his portrayal of characters on '' Late Night with Conan O'Brien'' and as Kenneth Parcell in ''30 Rock''. For his role in ''30 Rock'', McBraye ...
) is a dinosaur that evokes the traits of a ''Kangadon'' and a bird. Unlike other prehistoric animals in this show, KB is able to speak a few words. He becomes Barry's pet in "
Be My KB".
* Archi (voiced by Ian Ho)
* Spruce and Cypress Stoneland (both voiced by Judah Howery) are twin brothers.
* Olive (voiced by
Aydrea Walden) and Ivy (voiced by
Cree Summer
Cree Summer Francks (born July 7, 1969) is an American-Canadian actress and singer. She is best known for her extensive work in animation, voicing characters such as Elmyra Duff in ''Tiny Toon Adventures'' and related media, Susie Carmichael ...
) are Pepper's mothers.
* Ferreka (vocal effects provided by Jan Johns) is the leader of a pack of mischievous bronto-ferrets. Her creativity which rivals that of Eureka earned her the name "Ferreka" which is a
portmanteau
In linguistics, a blend—also known as a blend word, lexical blend, or portmanteau—is a word formed by combining the meanings, and parts of the sounds, of two or more words together. of ''ferret'' and ''Eureka''.
Episodes
Release
''Eureka!'' premiered on
Disney Junior and on the
Disney+
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streaming service on June 22, 2022.
Reception
Critical response
Alex Reif of ''LaughingPlace.com'' said, "The inventions and gadgets Eureka creates range from practical ones in the real world to fantastical ones designed to enchant viewers. Embedded within these stories is some practical science, such as Eureka designing a lift and pulley system to free Murphy when he's stuck. There's also some fun educational opportunities for children watching with a parent over things like a sun dial being used to tell time in Eureka's outdoor classroom. Whether through her actions or the songs she sings, Eureka teaches kids to think outside the box to find solutions to problems. In addition to dinosaurs and fun prehistoric animals, Eureka's world is full of friends that add social lessons for kids through entertaining and engaging stories." Diondra Brown of ''
Common Sense Media
Common Sense Media (CSM) is an American nonprofit organization that reviews and provides ratings for media and technology with the goal of providing information on their suitability for children. '' gave ''Eureka!'' a grade of five out of five stars, praised the depiction of positive messages and role models, stating that the show encourages to be true to oneself and promotes creativity, while noting the educational value and the diversity among the characters.
Accolades
The series was nominated for Outstanding Animated Series at the 2023
NAACP Image Awards
The NAACP Image Awards is an annual awards ceremony presented by the U.S.-based National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) to honor outstanding performances in film, television, theatre, music, and literature. The over 40 ...
. It received a nomination for Outstanding Casting for an Animated Program at the
2nd Children's and Family Emmy Awards.
In other media
Video games
* ''Treehouse Builders''.
Notes
References
External links
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