---
title: "Disenchantment"
year: 2018
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/disenchantment-2018"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 73021
imdb_id: "tt5363918"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 3
episodes_count: 50
community_rating: 7.4
vote_count: 1322
content_rating: "TV-MA"
---

# Disenchantment (2018) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/disenchantment-2018

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Disenchantment is an American animated fantasy sitcom created by Matt Groening for Netflix. The series is Groening's first production to appear exclusively on a streaming service, following his previous work on The Simpsons and Futurama for Fox. The story takes place in the fictitious medieval fantasy kingdom of Dreamland. The series follows the adventures of a hard-drinking princess, her feisty elf companion, and her personal demon. Matt Groening is the creator of the series, with Josh Weinstein also credited as a creator. The series features the voice talents of Abbi Jacobson, Eric André, Nat Faxon, and John DiMaggio. The first season of the series was released on Netflix, with the first installment released on August 17, 2018. The series has been released on Netflix, with the show's page describing the main character as a free-spirited princess who would rather be drinking than fulfilling her royal duties.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A hard-drinking princess teams with an elf and demon in ruined Dreamland."

### Why Watch
- Sharp writing balances humor and heart
- Unique fantasy setting with medieval ruins
- Strong central trio with distinct personalities

### Caveats & Content Note
- Pacing can feel uneven
- Some storylines lack payoff
- Tone & Suitability: Contains adult themes, drinking, and dark humor throughout.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: irreverent, fantasy, darkly comedic, adventure, satirical

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (20 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 50
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 7 (14%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 43 (86%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Matt Groening
- **Networks / Studios**: Netflix

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Abbi Jacobson** as *Princess Bean (voice)*
- **Lucy Montgomery** as *Bunty (voice)*
- **Nat Faxon** as *Elfo (voice)*
- **Tress MacNeille** as *Queen Oona / Prince Derek (voice)*
- **David Herman** as *The Herald (voice)*
- **Maurice LaMarche** as *Odval (voice)*
- **Billy West** as *Sorcerio (voice)*
- **Eric André** as *Luci (voice)*
- **John DiMaggio** as *King Zøg (voice)*
- **Noel Fielding** as *Stan the Executioner (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Is this suitable for children?
No, it's rated TV-MA for mature content.

### Q: What genre is this show?
It's an adult animated fantasy comedy.

### Q: Who created this series?
Matt Groening created this animated series.

### Q: Where does it take place?
In the ruined medieval city of Dreamland.

### Q: How many seasons are there?
Multiple seasons have been produced since 2018.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Disenchantment (TV series) - Wikipedia](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disenchantment_(TV_series))
- [Disenchantment (TV series) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disenchantment_(TV_series))
- [Disenchantment Wiki | Fandom](https://disenchantment.fandom.com/wiki/Disenchantment_Wiki)
- [Disenchantment (TV Series 2018–2023) - IMDb](https://m.imdb.com/title/tt5363918/)
- [Disenchantment (TV Series 2018-2023) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5363918/)
- [Watch Disenchantment | Netflix Official Site](https://www.netflix.com/title/80095697?fromWatch=true)

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