King Arthur and the Knights of Justice (1992–1994) User Reviews

It's So Stupid Yet So Awesome

[ikrani · 8/10 · 1 March 2015]

Understand that I am in no way burdened by nostalgia. I'd never heard of or seen this show when I was a kid, and only started watching it as an adult.

And, when you get down to it, the show it stupid. Toyetic character designs and weapons aside, the premise is pretty shaky: King Arthur and his knights disappear while out on a quest and Merlin is forced to recruit, bear with me here, a football team from what I can only assume is New York City to be the new Knights of the Round Table, said table granting them magical equipment and knowledge of how to fight.

As I said, I find that to be a REALLY stupid premise. It might've been stronger if they'd had the new knights be the underdogs for a few episodes before they finally found their footing and became the invincible warriors they are from the start. And just because they know how to fight doesn't mean they instantly are ready to risk their lives in lethal combat. I find that to be psychologically unrealistic (the key word here being "psychologically").

However, after I watched the first episode and my adult mind stopped grappling with the premise, my inner 8-year-old kid said, open- mouthed and drooling, "THIS WAS MADE JUST FOR ME." Holy crap, this show is awesome. It has knights in shining armor, damsels in distress, damsels who can kick all kinds of ass, dragons, flying stone Warlords, all the above doing battle with some of the most ridiculously cool weapons I've ever seen, and just to put the cherry on the sundae, the music is 90% rock 'n' roll. And not that stock rock music that a lot of cartoons use, I'm talking Ron Wasserman- style metal-influenced guitar- shredding rock. A most excellent choice for the soundtrack.

I'll admit I haven't finished Season 1 yet and I know there's a second season, about which I heard new villains arrive sporting a samurai/ninja aesthetic. My only hope is that the show doesn't go the route of Sonic SatAM Season 2 and become TOO stupid. But even if it does, I'll still loves it to death and pray every weekend for a reboot.

SPOILERS: Season 2 goes the route of Sonic SatAM, in that the animation and frame art gets so bad sometimes that I can't enjoy the cartoon. Someone reboot this show STAT!

Time Knights

[hellraiser7 · 8/10 · 15 September 2020]

This is another under the radar gem, this show was based on the last of the fantasy toy lines from Mattel. It makes sense that they would take on the Arthurian legend and I thought that was cool as I really love that legend.

I really like the idea as it's similar to the film "Army of Darkness" in a way you can say this is the closest we'll get to an animated series based on that film. But also this show slightly predates the TV show "Once Upon a Time" as its fifth season did something similar as it went into the world of King Arthur, though you can also say this show is part of what that Fifth season of that show wanted to be but failed.

The animation is solid, I really like the designs of the armor which look so cool. My favorite is King Arthur's armor which is gold, it just has this strong but elegant design to it. Even like the transformation sequence as the good guy armor up. This sort of makes the show a bit of a Super Sentai show, you can say this show is also sort of a medevil "Power Rangers".

Action is solid, the fights are well choregraphed and a little variety to it as you see sword/weaponry fights and vehicular assault or should I say horseback and siege weapon assault. Each of the weapons are all different and have different designs and functions.

But I also like the magic powers the knights have which is similar to the animated series "Visionaries", as each of the knights have emblems on their chests and shields that are magically powered. For the ones on their chest they can summon up a secondary or primary weapon. The ones on the shields summon up magical animals, like with Arthur it's a big golden fire breathing dragon and others like Breeze it's a Sphinx.

The music is awesome, this show has some of the best music tracks. Really love the theme song which is one of my favorite theme songs of all time which is just awesome really has that rockin epic heroic tone to it, that just makes you want to charge into battle.

I really like Arthur and his knights, their all football players but they're not stereotypical jocks. Each of these guys are likeable, have distinctive personas and have the brains and the right attitude. There are also bits of depth to them in some episodes.

Bad guys are also good, though the supporting villains don't quite stand out much except in design but they serve their functions they all are cool designs, really like how inhuman they look making them armored monsters and have unique abilities like Black Wing whom is sort of an armored gargoyle that has air superiority.

This is another show that has a very good voice ensemble cast, as it consists of favorites of mine like Michael Donavan, Gary Chalk, Mark Hildreth, Jim Byrnes, Kathleen Barr all who aren't strangers to the fantasy genre of animation.

For good guys that stand out there is of course King Arthur whom is a solid protagonist, he's pretty much like Jason Scott/Red Ranger as he is the strong leader type that is always trying to keep the team together as well as work well. He's always puts his concern for others first above himself.

Merlin voiced well by Jim Byrnes, he's the mentor figure much like Zordon for the "Power Rangers". He's the one that always supplies Arthur and his Knights with crucial knowledge they need. But I also like that he also gets into the action sometimes as he's helps out the knights whenever he can.

The two villains that stand out are Morgana and Viper. Morgana voiced well by Kathline Barr, not much to say about her as she's basically the evil sorceress archetype but due to the voice actress's performance she does it well and has some memorable lines. Also like the fact that it's a woman that is the head honcho villainess for once which at the time was rare in animated shows. She's a bit like Krang from "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" because like Krang she's the one that supplies the schemes and gadgets for Viper and his warlords to go out and utilize.

Viper voiced well by Gary Clarke, he's a fun villain you love to dislike as he's got some of the best lines. He's basically a medieval version of Shredder from "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" like him he's a power mongering jerk that will use every dirty trick in the book from his own to Morgana's to accomplish his nefarious goals.

I wouldn't mind a revival of some sort where the plotline could be elaborated on, make it a little like the "His Dark Materials" books where the keys of truth could have something more to it where their actually key's to different realms and one of those leads to theirs. This could enhance the plot more where King Arthur and his knights are not just protecting Camelot but also the other realms. Maybe some story arcs where they go on some quest to find this or that.

Have more variety in Morgana and Viper's goals where may 'be they go to some realm and discover some scientific method or technology and use it on Arthur and his knights. But also have some more depth to the knight characters where we would know a little about their life back in their realm. I know a long pass but still one to consider trying.

"King Arthur and the Knights of Justice" is a lost in time gem worth discovering.

Rating: 3 stars

Awesome

[mthakore · 4 May 2004]

I really liked this show. I mean it had a great story, great action sequences, and everything that a little kid could want. It was quality TV and I only wish that kids had today what shows like this offered. This series, along with gargoyles, spider-man(90s version), x-men, and batman are a few of the handful of shows that I can actually say were quality tv. Come on fox kids! Come on kids wb! You can do it again! Just drop the cheap anime with the cheap stories (not to say all are bad but 80% are). Please just take the time and make a good show with a good story again! Anyway it was a great Show 10/10

One of my FAVORITES

[mhswresler · 10/10 · 2 June 2006]

Nothing got me more excited on Saturday morning when I was a kid, then 10 A.M. Yes, that was when my favorite cartoon ever came on the air. King Arthur had it all. Epic battles, Knights, Magic, Evil, Good, and a huge freaking dragon that came out of King Arthurs shield. It's sad this show only lasted two seasons. I would love to find the two seasons on a torrent or DVD or something. Unlike G.I Joe, or TMNT, this show showed that the "Bad Guys" could win too, and do some major damage. I wish this show was still on the air, even if it was re-runs. King Arthur was a show unlike any others. All the knights that had a certain power, and the evil guys who would stop them at all costs. This was, and still is, in my opinion the greatest Saturday morning cartoon ever aired on television.

EXCALLIBER....BE MY STRENTGH

[True_BackLash · 10/10 · 20 June 2003]

This show was so frikkin awesome, it was too bad it was so underrated, or else it would still be on.

The story was great and the characters were just awesome. The crowning point of the show was the vairious wepons used on both sides of good and evil. Battering rams, spirit animals, one of the bad guys could fly, now that is awesome.

Very good show, I deffintly recomend it to anyone who loves action.

What a fantastic show!

[TheLittleSongbird · 10/10 · 29 August 2012]

King Arthur and the Knights of Justice was and still is one of my personal favourite animated shows. Whether it is my favourite of all time I am not sure, but what I do know is that I really love it.

Animation: The animation quality is very good. It has fluid character designs, vibrant colours and detailed background art. Together they do very well in conveying a sense of wonder.

Music: The background scoring is beautiful, haunting and rousing, often in the same episode and even at the same time. The real revelation in this respect though is the main theme tune, one of the catchiest there ever was for any animated show and maybe ever.

Writing: I always love good writing in any film or show. King Arthur and the Knights of Justice's writing isn't just good, it is great. Filled with humour, suspense and intelligence.

Storyline: There are some very compelling storytelling here, with a fantasy-adventure atmosphere that is perfect considering the title. There is the good and evil theme but it is interesting rather than bland and clichéd, like I've known some films and TV shows of the genre to be.

Action sequences: Sometimes tense and suspenseful yet always thrilling and excitingly paced. I also loved the weapons of especially the hero characters.

Characters: All the characters have distinct personalities and are interesting in their own way. Despite the somewhat standard concept of good and evil(though it's acceptable considering the genre), none of them fall into being stereotypical and underdeveloped. More importantly the heroes are likable and the villains are appropriately antagonistic.

Voice acting: The voice cast consist of several talented voice actors, including Kathleen Barr, and all the time they give dynamic vocal performances.

Overall, a fantastic yet sadly underrated show. 10/10 Bethany Cox

This show was the coolest show ever!!!

[Blink18234567 · 6 May 2004]

I used to watch this show all the time and I definitely agree that King Arthur and The Knights of Justice was the best show I ever saw. It was so good in fact that when I couldn't remember the name of my childhood show, I spent probably 2 years trying to figure it out till a friend of mine knew what I was talking about and told me the name. Anyways, I love the show and I wish it was still playing, but im looking for any videos, action figures, etc... basically anything having to do with the show. If anyone has any more information, please email me about where to find things and all, I would really appreciate it. If you haven't seent the show, your missing out. One of the few where good guys had cooler weapons than the bad guys!

Great theme music!

[bigmo19901 · 25 December 2005]

Great show! I love it! During the summer, I stay at my grandma house and watch this show. Did my best to be present to watch this show. If there were a novel, that this cartoon was based upon. The story is outstanding with great scene. Get it and refresh the unforgettable memories of "King Auther and the Knight of Justice"!Great theme music by the way! Where can I find a recorded theme music? I may be 20 years old but I still have a great passion for classic cartoon show.

ex-subscriber of Fox Kids magazine Fan of Fox Kids Fan of WB

Here some other classic cartoon shows you may have forgotten

Bobby World (Fox Kids) Bogus "using clay as cartoon" (?) Muppet Babies (?) Teanage Mutant Kinja Turtles (Fox Kids) Denver, the lost dinosaur (USA Network) Captain Planet (USA Network, Cartoon Network, ...) Ren and Stimpy (Nickolodean) Attack of the Killer Tomatoes (Fox Kids) GI Joe "awesome!" (Fox Kids) Transformer "another awesome cartoon!"

Peewee Herman Show(?) (Fox Kids) "this is not a cartoon but a great show! However the sadness part that the actor Peewee is convicted for having Child porn."

If you have any cartoon name and location that is was aired? Please post them and refresh our memories of this treasured cartoon show!

Best Cartoon of the 90s

[twocone · 25 August 2004]

This was hands down the best cartoon of the 90s... well at least the early 90s... except for maybe exo squad, but still totally awesome! deserved way more than 2 seasons. My buddies and i still go around chanting Excalibur, BE MY STRENGTH!! and then hum that awesome music. do do do dooo do do doo doo do do doooooo, oh yeah. I know a lot of people like the Simpsons or something better, but that's cuz they don't see the genius behind a bunch of knights that shoot cool stuff out of their lances and drive sweet vehicles around. Too bad the toys for this show were totally lame compared to the ones for transformers, exosquad, and silver hawks. All in all, this show was about as underrated as The Adventures of the Galaxy Rangers was.

dude i love this cartoon since i was a kid

[Brianhubczak-1 · 27 July 2005]

dude with all the tech they have now they should make a movie about this cartoon that would be excellent movie taking a football from now n putting back in the past to fight for Justice now that would be awesome movie dude i recommend that they do do this because it could be a good thing for a cartoon my n your time.The story was great and the characters were just awesome. the crowning point of the show was the various weapons used on both sides of good and evil, battering rams, spirit animals, one of the bad guys could fly,merlin brought all of them back threw time which was awesome. which now could be next blockbuster movie who's know's.

Another cartoon that could be benefited from a reboot or remake

[Rectangular_businessman · 9 November 2020]

The 80s had Visionaries: Knights of the Magical Light, the 90s had King Arthur and the Knights of Justice.

I used to love watching this cartoon back then, and while it is true that for modern standards this series could be seen as something quite cheesy (In many ways, it feels like a medieval version of Power Rangers) I still remember it very fondly.

Like many cartoons from its time, it never had a proper ending, which is a shame. The intro theme was awesome.

Fantastic Stuff

[02106954 · 3 September 2004]

I used to watch this as a kid on Sunday mornings. After a random search, I found out that they had released the first 5 or 6 episodes on DVD. Ran to the shops and bought the first DVD from MVC a few weeks ago.

Many happy memories came flooding back as King Arthur and his Knights pledged 'Fairness to all' and to 'Protect the weak and vanquish the evil'.

Anything that advocates honour, glory and love whilst including Knights, steeds with weapons, Dragons and possibly the most beautiful maiden in all of cartoondom, has to be bought, watched and loved. Easily one of the best cartoon series ever produced. It's a pity that they have decided to release it in small blocks of episodes. Knights! Knights! Knights!