Hilda (TV series)

Hilda
Genre Fantasy
Created by Luke Pearson
Based on Hilda
by Luke Pearson
Developed by
  • Luke Pearson
  • Stephanie Simpson
  • Kurt Mueller
Directed by Andy Coyle
Voices of
Theme music composer Grimes[1]
Country of origin United Kingdom
Canada
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 1
No. of episodes 13
Production
Executive producer(s)
  • Luke Pearson
  • Stephanie Simpson
  • Kurt Mueller
  • Clint Eland
  • Paula Rosenthal
Producer(s)
  • Supervising producer: Adam Idelson
Running time 24 minutes
Production company(s) Silvergate Media
Mercury Filmworks
Nobrow Press
Distributor Netflix
Release
Original network Netflix
Picture format 16:9 1080p
Audio format Stereophonic sound
Original release September 21, 2018 (2018-09-21) – present
External links
Website

Hilda is a British-Canadian animated television series based on the graphic novel series of the same name by Luke Pearson. Produced by Silvergate Media and Mercury Filmworks, the show follows the adventures of fearless Hilda, a blue-haired girl who, along with her deerfox Twig, travels to the city of Trolberg, where she conquers even the most dangerous monsters.[2]

The series debuted on September 21, 2018 as a Netflix exclusive.[3][4][5] The world premiere of the first two episodes was at the New York International Children's Film Festival on February 25, 2018.[6]

In October 2018, the show was renewed for a second season.[7]

Plot

The series is set in a world resembling that of late 20th century Scandinavia, with people and fantastical creatures, and centres around the titular character. Hilda is a little blue-haired girl, who has spent her entire life in the wilderness, with her mom and pet deerfox, Twig. They later move to the local city of Trolberg, along with a small elf, Alfur, who Hilda befriended back in the wilderness. Despite Hilda being sceptical about her new life in the city, she soon makes two new friends, Frida and David, and discovers that there might be more to Trolberg than she originally thought.

Cast

Episodes

No.TitleWritten byOriginal release date
1"Chapter 1: The Hidden People"Stephanie Simpson21 September 2018 (2018-09-21)
2"Chapter 2: The Midnight Giant"Stephanie Simpson21 September 2018 (2018-09-21)
3"Chapter 3: The Bird Parade"Kenny Byerly21 September 2018 (2018-09-21)
4"Chapter 4: The Sparrow Scouts"Stephanie Simpson21 September 2018 (2018-09-21)
5"Chapter 5: The Troll Rock"Kenny Byerly21 September 2018 (2018-09-21)
6"Chapter 6: The Nightmare Spirit"Kenny Byerly21 September 2018 (2018-09-21)
7"Chapter 7: The Lost Clan"Ben Joseph21 September 2018 (2018-09-21)
8"Chapter 8: The Tide Mice"Stephanie Simpson21 September 2018 (2018-09-21)
9"Chapter 9: The Ghost"Kenny Byerly21 September 2018 (2018-09-21)
10"Chapter 10: The Storm"Luke Pearson21 September 2018 (2018-09-21)
11"Chapter 11: The House in the Woods"Ben Joseph21 September 2018 (2018-09-21)
12"Chapter 12: The Nisse"Luke Pearson21 September 2018 (2018-09-21)
13"Chapter 13: The Black Hound"Stephanie Simpson21 September 2018 (2018-09-21)

Production

Development of the series was first briefly mentioned on June 15, 2016, in The New Yorker, stating that Netflix was planning a "twelve-episode animated series, based on the first four books, for early 2018."[11]

On June 21, 2016, on the blog of the official Nobrow Press website, Luke Pearson and co-founder of Nobrow Press Sam Arthur, announced that Silvergate Media will also partake on the series production, with Pearson saying:

"I’m obviously very excited to be able to finally say this is happening. Alongside drawing a new book I’ve been working with Silvergate on this for a while now and can confirm that it’s in unbelievably good hands. An inordinate amount of love and attention to detail is going into this thing and I’m looking forward to sharing the result in a couple of years’ time."[12]

Release

The first two episodes premiered at the New York International Children's Film Festival on February 25, 2018.[6]

The series was released as a Netflix exclusive, on September 21, 2018.[3][4][5]

Reception

Critical response

Hilda has received critical acclaim, from critics and fans, for its writing, characters, animation and vocal performances.

Emily Ashby of Common Sense Media gave the show four out of five stars, stating that the Hilda herself "is the show's best quality, but it also benefits from curious characters, exceptionally matched storytelling and animation, and an endearing world of fantasy".[13] Allison Keene of Collider gave the series a four out of five stars, saying: "Regardless of age, Hilda invites viewers to join in the mystery and thrill of adventure, and to find the magic in the introduction of these many creatures, and some of their curious habits, in an upbeat and wonderful world. Though Hilda must grow up and accept city life, she need not put aside her childlike wonder. Neither should we."[14]

References

  1. ↑ https://twitter.com/thatlukeperson/status/1042860234572746753
  2. ↑ "Hilda". Silvergate Media. January 7, 2017.
  3. 1 2 "Silvergate's 'Hilda' Headed to Neflix". Animation World Network. January 7, 2017. Retrieved June 17, 2016.
  4. 1 2 "Netflix's Original Animated Series HILDA Set for September 21 Launch Date". Broadway World. 21 June 2018. Retrieved 27 July 2018.
  5. 1 2 "Hilda - Listings". The Futon Critic. Retrieved 27 July 2018.
  6. 1 2 "Hilda". nyicff.org. Retrieved October 1, 2018.
  7. ↑ @hildatheseries (October 8, 2018). "Ready for more adventures? At our @NY_Comic_Con panel it was announced that Hilda will return for Season 2!!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  8. 1 2 3 4 Anderson, Porter (23 February 2018). "UK Illustrator Luke Pearson's Series 'Hilda' Beats a Path to Netflix". Publishing Perspectives. Retrieved 27 July 2018.
  9. ↑ @hildatheseries (28 September 2018). "It's the awesome @AkoMitchell!!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  10. ↑ "New Netflix series Hilda starring Daisy Haggard & Ako Mitchell". sueterryvoices.com. 20 September 2018. Retrieved 30 September 2018.
  11. ↑ "Here Comes Hilda - The New Yorker". Retrieved 6 October 2018.
  12. ↑ "Nobrow Press - Hilda is coming to Netflix!!". Retrieved 6 October 2018.
  13. ↑ "Hilda TV Review - Common Sense Media". Retrieved 7 October 2018.
  14. ↑ "Hilda Review: Netflix's Series Is a Delightful Romp - Collider". Retrieved 7 October 2018.
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