Bonkers Cartoon Series On Max Packs Infinite Nostalgia For ’90s & 2000s Kids
If you’ve been keeping up with entertainment news lately, you’re likely aware of the fact that Warner Brothers executives have been shredding up some of their most beloved properties and shipping them off for spare parts. One such casualty of this strange business move is Cartoon Network, which is being all but eliminated from the annals of history, with many of the best cartoon classics disappearing from streaming. Luckily, one iconic Cartoon Network staple, Ed Edd n Eddy, is still streaming on Max, for now.
From A MTV Veteran
Ed Edd n Eddy was created and developed for television by Danny Antonucci, who previously served as an animator and writer on a number of MTV projects. Since his earliest days in the industry, Antonucci always had a proclivity for the art of hand-drawn animation, hence the wriggly movements and unique character designs present in his landmark Cartoon Network venture.
The writer took inspiration from the animated works of the early to mid-20th century, specifically drawing inspiration from cartoons of the 1930s in order to create his desired aesthetic.
The Weird Suburbs
The narrative of Ed Edd n Eddy centers on a trio of eponymous young grifters who live in a cul-de-sac free of all parental supervision. Episodes of the series typically center around the boys as they attempt to scam the other children in their neighborhood out of pocket change in the pursuit of enormous jawbreaker candies.
Colorful Cast Of Characters
Along the way, the Ed-boys encounter a number of colorful characters, including Rolf, the farmhand son of a shepherd from a mysterious foreign locale, Johnny, who is frequently aided by his inanimate best friend, aptly referred to as Plank, and a trio of deranged girls known as the Kanker Sisters, who often try to trap the Eds and marry them.
Fought For Creative Control
Originally, Danny Antonucci pitched Ed Edd n Eddy to Nickelodeon, though the studio explained that they’d only be open to taking the series if he would be willing to relinquish creative control. Instead, he decided to take the show to Cartoon Network, who agreed to let him get exceptionally weird with his creative vision. This decision ultimately paid off in dividends, as recent developments from Nickelodeon have seen works such as SpongeBob Squarepants reduced into an embarrassing shell of its former self.
Streaming On Max…For Now
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Luckily, Ed Edd n Eddy ran for a brief but enjoyable five seasons, with a few holiday specials and a television film to cap off the narrative. Antonucci was able to conclude the show on his own terms and deliver a truly memorable and off-the-wall cartoon experience. Unfortunately, the show’s legacy may be in dire straits at this time since Warner Brothers seems intent on eliminating all traces of Cartoon Network from the history of the Earth.
Either way, those interested in checking out Ed Edd n Eddy can stream the beloved series in its entirety on Max. Just be sure to check it out quickly, as the brilliant minds who canned perfectly good films such as Batgirl and Coyote Vs. Acme may have its sights set on this classic next.
