The Bad Guys: The Series 2025
“The Bad Guys are back!”
What is The Bad Guys: The Series?
The Bad Guys: The Series is an American animated television series that aired beginning in 2025. The show serves as a prequel to the 2022 film The Bad Guys and is based on the graphic novel series of the same name.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2025
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 19
- Runtime
- 25 minutes
- First aired
- Nov 6, 2025
- Last aired
- Apr 2, 2026
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- Netflix
- Genres
- Animation, Crime, Comedy, Family
- Updated
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 19 episodes and an average 25-minute runtime.
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Overview
The Bad Guys: The Series is an American animated television series that aired beginning in 2025. The show serves as a prequel to the 2022 film The Bad Guys and is based on the graphic novel series of the same name. It explores the early days of the titular characters as they enter the world of crime. Originally titled The Bad Guys: Breaking In during its first season, the series continues the story from two previous television specials. Produced by DreamWorks Animation, the show features a returning voice cast and delves into how the group of animal antiheroes initially formed their crew. The series is described as a humorous take on the characters' origins, offering insight into their transformation into notorious bad guys. Information regarding specific episodes, seasons beyond the first, or detailed plot points remains limited. No verifiable awards, ratings, or viewership data are available at this time.
Should you watch it?
“Discover the origin story of the infamous crew in this prequel to the hit films.”
- explores character origins
- humorous tone
- prequel format
- animated style
Watch it if you enjoy the original films and want to see how the team first formed.
This is a lighthearted animated series suitable for general audiences.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 9 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Bad Beginnings Nov 6, 2025
- E2 The Sweet, Sweet Steal Nov 6, 2025
- E3 No News Is Bad News Nov 6, 2025
- E4 This Means Chore Nov 6, 2025
- E5 The Webs, the Wigglesworth and the Wardrobe Nov 6, 2025
- E6 It's a Hard Heist Life Nov 6, 2025
- E7 Heist on the Run Nov 6, 2025
- E8 Home Is Where the Heist Is Nov 6, 2025
- E9 Crime After Crime Nov 6, 2025
Season 2 · 10 episodes
- E1 The Heist-Over Apr 2, 2026
- E2 The Con Test Apr 2, 2026
- E3 Natural Heistory Apr 2, 2026
- E4 A Nice Day for a Bad Wedding Apr 2, 2026
- E5 Me Mentor Mori Apr 2, 2026
- E6 Double Jeopardy Apr 2, 2026
- E7 I, Webs Apr 2, 2026
- E8 Bad Actors Apr 2, 2026
- E9 Fear the Ripper (1) Apr 2, 2026
- E10 Fear the Ripper (2) Apr 2, 2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the series about?
It serves as a prequel explaining how the characters entered the bad guy business.
When is the series set?
The story takes place before the events of the hit films.
Is this a sequel?
No, it is a prequel series.
What is the tone of the show?
The series is described as hilarious.
Does it feature the same characters?
The series focuses on the Bad Guys and their origins.