---
title: "Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai"
year: 2023
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/gremlins-secrets-of-the-mogwai-2023"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 90808
imdb_id: "tt9860690"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 2
episodes_count: 20
community_rating: 8.4
vote_count: 38
content_rating: "TV-PG"
---

# Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai (2023) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/gremlins-secrets-of-the-mogwai-2023

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai is a television series first released in 2023. Catalogued under Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy, Animation, Family. Produced and broadcast by Max. Current status: Ended. Spans 2 seasons and 20 tracked episodes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Ten-year-old Sam and twelve-year-old Elle journey to return the Mogwai Gizmo to his home."

### Why Watch
- explores gizmo's origin story
- features a journey to the valley of jade

### Caveats & Content Note
- perilous situations in 1920s shanghai
- Tone & Suitability: The series carries a tv-pg rating and includes fantasy adventure and comedy elements suitable for families.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: animated, adventurous, fantastical, comedic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | HBO Max Amazon Channel, Sky Go, HBO Max | BBC iPlayer | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | TELETOON+ Amazon Channel, StackTV Amazon Channel, fuboTV | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | BINGE, Foxtel Now | None | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (10 Episodes)
### Gremlins: The Wild Batch (10 Episodes)
Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai is an American animated fantasy adventure horror comedy television series. It is a prequel to the 1984 film of the same name. The series takes place in 1920s Shanghai and follows the adventures of ten-year-old Sam and 12-year-old Elle. The story revolves around the characters' interactions with Mogwai, supernatural creatures that are central to the Gremlins franchise. The series explores the magical and mysterious world of the Mogwai, introducing new supernatural creatures and characters along the way. The second season of the series continues the adventures of Gizmo, Sam, and Elle as they travel to San Francisco, bringing even more magic and mayhem.

**Essential Lore Primer (Before Watching S2)**:
- Taking place one year after the events of season one, Gizmo, Sam, and Elle travel from their home in Shanghai to San Francisco, bringing even more magic, mystery and Mogwai mayhem.
- Character alliances, factions, and personal loyalties undergo significant shifts under escalating stakes.
- Addresses unresolved cliffhangers and thematic mysteries introduced during previous seasons.
- Establishes the primary seasonal conflict that drives serialized character arcs toward the finale.

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 20
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 6 (30%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 14 (70%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Tze Chun
- **Networks / Studios**: Max

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Izaac Wang** as *Sam Wing (voice)*
- **Ming-Na Wen** as *Fong Wing (voice)*
- **BD Wong** as *Hon Wing (voice)*
- **A.J. LoCascio** as *Gizmo (voice)*
- **Gabrielle Nevaeh** as *Elle (voice)*
- **Eric Bauza** as *Henchman #1 / Noggin / Snout (voice)*
- **Grey DeLisle** as *Claw / Evil Mogwai (voice)*
- **Matthew Rhys** as *Riley Greene (voice)*
- **Simu Liu** as *Chang (voice)*
- **George Takei** as *Noggin (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When is the series set?
The series is set in 1920s Shanghai.

### Q: Who are the main characters?
The main characters are ten-year-old Sam and 12-year-old Elle.

### Q: What is their mission?
Their mission is to return the Mogwai Gizmo back home to the Valley of Jade.

### Q: Is the series related to any films?
It is a prequel to the 1984 film of the same name.

### Q: What genres describe the series?
It is described as an animated fantasy adventure horror comedy television series.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/90808)
- [Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gremlins:_Secrets_of_the_Mogwai)
- [Gremlins](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/t/gremlins/)
- [Gremlins: Secrets Of The Mogwai - TV-Serie 2023 - FILMSTARTS.de](http://www.filmstarts.de/serien/24868.html)
- [Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai - Dizi 2023 - Beyazperde.com](http://www.beyazperde.com/diziler/dizi-24868/)
- [Joe Dante and the Gremlins: Secrets Of The Mogwai cast tease Giz…](https://www.gamesradar.com/joe-dante-gremlins-secrets-mogwai-cast-interview/)

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