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Happy Tree Friends 1999

“Cute, cuddly and horribly wrong”

★ 7.8/10 · 654 votes TV-MA AnimationComedySci-Fi & Fantasy 11 seasons · 178 eps Canceled
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What is Happy Tree Friends?

Happy Tree Friends is an adult-oriented animated series that features a cast of cute forest animals in a series of violent and often fatal mishaps. The show combines a simplistic art style with extreme graphic content, including bloodshed, dismemberment, and death, presented in a comedic tone.

Type
TV series
Year
1999
Status
Canceled
Episodes
178
Runtime
4 minutes
First aired
Dec 24, 1999
Last aired
Dec 22, 2016
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
G4
Genres
Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Happy Tree Friends is an adult-oriented animated series that features a cast of cute forest animals in a series of violent and often fatal mishaps. The show combines a simplistic art style with extreme graphic content, including bloodshed, dismemberment, and death, presented in a comedic tone. Created by Rhode Montijo, Kenn Navarro, and Warren Graff, the series was developed for Mondo Media and began production in 1999. It originally aired online before later being adapted for television. Each episode typically centers on the characters experiencing accidental and often exaggeratedly violent events. The series is known for its stark contrast between its cheerful, cartoonish aesthetic and its dark, gory humor. While the show's tone is comedic, its content is intended for mature audiences due to its graphic nature. The episodes feature various misfortunes befalling the animal characters, often resulting in absurd and shocking outcomes. Despite its controversial style, the series has gained a cult following. The show’s format consists of short episodes, each presenting standalone scenarios. Over time, it has expanded into multiple seasons across different platforms.

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Should you watch it?

“Cute forest animals face extreme and graphic accidents in this action and adventure comedy series.”

Reasons to watch
  • distinctive visual style
  • fast-paced episodes
Keep in mind
  • contains extreme graphic violence

Watch it if you enjoy dark humor combined with contrasting animation styles.

The series features extreme graphic violence, bloodshed, and dismemberment and is intended for adult audiences.

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Episode guide

Season 1 · 27 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 28 episodes
Season 3 · 25 episodes
Season 4 · 9 episodes
Season 5 · 39 episodes

Frequently asked questions

What is the premise of the show?

The show features cute forest animals who endure accidental events involving pain and death.

Who created the series?

The series was created by Rhode Montijo, Kenn Navarro, Warren Graff, and Aubrey Ankrum.

When did the series premiere?

The series premiered in December 1999.

How many seasons were released?

A total of six seasons have been released, including five on the internet and one on television.

What animation style is used?

The series is an adult-oriented Flash-animated production.