---
title: "Spirit: Riding Free"
year: 2017
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/spirit-riding-free-2017"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 71680
imdb_id: "tt6710836"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 8
episodes_count: 52
runtime_minutes: 24
community_rating: 7.8
vote_count: 44
content_rating: "TV-Y7"
---

# Spirit: Riding Free (2017) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/spirit-riding-free-2017

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Spirit: Riding Free is a television series first released in 2017. Catalogued under Animation, Action & Adventure, Family, Western. Produced and broadcast by Netflix. Current status: Ended. Spans 8 seasons and 52 tracked episodes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A spirited girl moves to the frontier and builds a life-changing friendship with a wild horse."

### Why Watch
- features strong female friendships
- explores themes of independence and bonding

### Caveats & Content Note
- may feel formulaic to some viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The series is an animated production suitable for a general audience.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: adventurous, heartwarming, western, animated

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (6 Episodes)
### Season 2 (7 Episodes)
### Season 3 (7 Episodes)
### Season 4 (6 Episodes)
### Season 5 (7 Episodes)
### Season 6 (6 Episodes)
### Season 7 (7 Episodes)
### Season 8 (6 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 52
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 20 (38%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 32 (62%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Aury Wallington
- **Networks / Studios**: Netflix

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Amber Frank** as *Lucky Prescott (voice)*
- **Sydney Park** as *Pru Granger (voice)*
- **Bailey Gambertoglio** as *Abigail Stone (voice)*
- **Darcy Rose Byrnes** as *Maricela (voice)*
- **Julia Lester** as *Bebe Schuman (voice)*
- **Maisy Stella** as *Hester (voice)*
- **Bridger Zadina** as *Mixtli (voice)*
- **Ashley Liao** as *Caroline (voice)*
- **Maddie Ziegler** as *Rose Pendleton (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is Spirit: Riding Free about?
It follows a girl named Lucky who moves to a small Western town and bonds with a wild horse.

### Q: Who produced the series?
The series was produced by DreamWorks Animation Television.

### Q: Where can the series be watched?
The series is distributed by Netflix.

### Q: Is this based on a movie?
Yes, it is based on the 2002 film Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron.

### Q: Who are the main characters?
The main characters are Lucky and her friends Pru and Abigail.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Spirit: Riding Free — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/71680)
- [Spirit Riding Free (TV Series 2017-2020) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6710836/fullcredits/)
- [Spirit Riding Free - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spirit_Riding_Free)
- [Spirit: Riding Free (TV Series 2017-2019) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/71680-spirit-riding-free/cast)
- [Spirit Riding Free (2017) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/show/spirit-riding-free/credits)
- [Spirit: Riding Free (2017 TV Show) Cast - Behind The Voice Actors](https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Spirit-Riding-Free/characters/)

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