---
title: "Tara Duncan"
year: 2010
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/tara-duncan-2010"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 31155
imdb_id: "tt3950166"
status: "Canceled"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 26
runtime_minutes: 23
community_rating: 8.2
vote_count: 4
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Tara Duncan (2010) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/tara-duncan-2010

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Tara Duncan is a French animated series produced by Moonscoop, known for its work on Code Lyoko. The show premiered in June 2010 in France on Disney XD, although its release date in other countries is unknown. It is based on a series of French novels. The series follows a 17-year-old girl who is a Spellbinder and works with her friends Sparrow and Cal to defeat evil villains from the Otherworld.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A teenage Spellbinder battles otherworldly villains alongside her magical friends."

### Why Watch
- Vibrant animation from the creators of Code Lyoko
- Features a strong teenage heroine who wields magic
- Includes a cast of quirky magical friends

### Caveats & Content Note
- The United States air date is not clearly documented
- Limited broadcast information may make it harder to locate
- Tone & Suitability: The fantasy action is appropriate for older children and teenage viewers.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: adventure, fantasy, action, youthful

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Shahid VIP | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Shahid VIP, ITVX Premium | ITVX | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Shahid VIP | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Shahid VIP | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Sophie Audoin-Mamikonian
- **Networks / Studios**: Disney Channel

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Céline Melloul** as *Tara Duncan*
- **Tony Marot** as *Caliban (Cal) Dal Salan*
- **Isabelle Volpe** as *Moineau*
- **Benoît Allemane** as *Maître Chem*
- **Marie Nonnenmacher** as *Vlad*
- **Nathalie Bienaimé** as *Sandra*
- **Yann Pichon** as *Edouard*
- **Nayeli Forest** as *Livia*
- **Bernard Jung** as *Manitou*
- **Cyril Aubin** as *Fabrice*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When did Tara Duncan first air?
The series premiered in June 2010 in France on Disney XD.

### Q: What source material is the show based on?
It is based on a series of French novels.

### Q: Who are the main characters?
The protagonist is 17‑year‑old Tara Duncan, a Spellbinder, accompanied by her friends Sparrow and Cal.

### Q: Which companies produced the series?
It was co‑produced by MoonScoop and DQ Entertainment, with participation from M6 and Disney.

### Q: Does the series have an alternate title in the United States?
Yes, it is also known as Tara Duncan: The Evil Empress in the United States.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Tara Duncan — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/31155)
- [Tara Duncan (TV series) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tara_Duncan_(TV_series))
- [Tara Duncan (2021) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/1251251-tara-duncan/prehled/)
- [Tara Duncan (2021): Obsazení, herci, tvůrci a postavy | Kinobox…](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/3006802-tara-duncan/tvurci)

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