---
title: "3Below: Tales of Arcadia"
year: 2018
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/3below-tales-of-arcadia-2018"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 84154
imdb_id: "tt7736544"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 2
episodes_count: 26
runtime_minutes: 24
community_rating: 7.5
vote_count: 156
content_rating: "TV-Y7"
---

# 3Below: Tales of Arcadia (2018) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/3below-tales-of-arcadia-2018

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

3Below: Tales of Arcadia is an American animated science fiction television series produced by DreamWorks Animation. It serves as the second installment of Guillermo del Toro's Tales of Arcadia trilogy.

The series follows a pair of teenage royals and their bodyguard who escape from their home planet. After crash-landing on Earth, they must attempt to blend in with humans while evading intergalactic bounty hunters.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Two royal teen aliens on the run struggle to blend in with humans on Earth."

### Why Watch
- Created by Guillermo del Toro
- Produced by DreamWorks Animation
- Features a voice cast including Tatiana Maslany and Diego Luna

### Caveats & Content Note
- It is the second installment in a trilogy
- Tone & Suitability: The series is rated TV-Y7 and features animation, family, comedy, and sci-fi and fantasy elements.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #sci-fi-fantasy, #animated-adventure, #alien-on-earth, #royal-fugitives, #intergalactic-chase

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix | None | Apple TV Store |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Part 1 (13 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 13
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 4 (31%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 9 (69%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Guillermo del Toro
- **Networks / Studios**: Netflix

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Tatiana Maslany** as *Aja (voice)*
- **Frank Welker** as *Luug (voice)*
- **Cheryl Hines** as *Momblank (voice)*
- **Glenn Close** as *Mother (voice)*
- **Diego Luna** as *Krel (voice)*
- **Nick Offerman** as *Varvatos Vex (voice)*
- **Nick Frost** as *Stuart (voice)*
- **Cole Sand** as *Eli*
- **Steven Yeun** as *Steve*
- **Laraine Newman** as *Nana (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream 3Below: Tales of Arcadia?
The series is available on Netflix.

### Q: Is this series part of a larger story?
Yes, it is the second installment of Guillermo del Toro's Tales of Arcadia trilogy.

### Q: Who created the series?
The series was created by Guillermo del Toro.

### Q: What is the target audience for this show?
The series is rated TV-Y7.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [3Below: Tales of Arcadia — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/84154)
- ['Incredibles 2,' 'Ralph Breaks the Internet' top Annie Awards Noms](https://variety.com/2018/film/news/incredibles-2-ralph-annie-awards-nominations-1203077216/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*