Top 10 Best Cartoon Series To Binge Watch

Time to sit back, relax, and enjoy the show. Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’ll be counting down our picks for the Top 10 Cartoon Series That Are Great to Binge Watch.

For this list, we’ll be looking at animated series, both ongoing and finished, that are ideal for bingeing.

DC’s “Harley Quinn” follows the story of a newly single Quinn, aiming to take on Gotham and establish herself as her own independent villain outside of the Joker. Unlike much of the DCEU on the silver screen, this series doesn’t take itself too seriously and it has a hilarious and refreshing take on the Batman Universe. Not only does this R-rated show portray some of DC’s best characters in a totally different light, but it also explores the incredible relationship between Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy. The first two seasons are coming to HBO Max starting August 1st, and with a potential third season on the horizon, now is the best time to catch up.

This long running animated sitcom tells the hilarious stories of Bob Belcher, his wife and three unique children as they run a family burger joint. Binging this show is a great way to spend the day, as each episode is different enough not to get too repetitive. The characters are wacky and zany, and offer a good contrast to other popular family animated shows. What makes Bob’s Burgers especially good for binging are the running gags that take place throughout the series. In every episode, not only is there a punny burger name related to the ingredients, but the store next door is different every time.

This series is centered on BoJack Horseman, a washed up tv actor who was popular in the 90s for his starring role in the hit show “Horsin’ Around”. What makes this show so unique, is that it offers a realistic view of fame and life, often through the pessimistic eyes of BoJack. It tackles real life issues that most cartoons don't, like drug abuse and depression, but discusses them in nuanced and creative ways. In fact, the fifth season of the show was made to mirror the controversies that plagued Hollywood at the time. The mixture of tragedy and humor will keep you glued to the seat as you watch episode after episode.

Following the misadventures of international spy Sterling Archer, this show takes all the familiar tropes about secret agents, and brings out their absolute worst. The show’s International Secret Intelligence Service is one of the most toxic work environments imaginable. The show is ridiculous, and full of characters who are objectively bad people, but you can’t help but feel invested in what happens to them. While early plotlines were Cold War-esque, subsequent seasons have found new and inventive ways to change up the series. The show continues to evolve, offering compelling, and hilarious stories that find ways to be fresh, yet familiar.

The Boondocks follows the story of two young siblings, Huey and Riley, as they adjust to living in a predominantly white neighbourhood. This show is unique in its exploration of Black America, with Huey influenced by social justice movements, while his brother Riley is obsessed with gangster rap. Boondocks has a distinct animation style inspired by popular manga and anime. Never shying away from controversy, the show is a critique of American culture, especially its treatment of celebrities. In fact, they were one of the first to criticize the public’s infatuation with R. Kelly. With a reboot reportedly in development, now is a perfect time to rewatch.

Before Sam Raimi and Toby McGuire, there was Spider-Man: The Animated Series. This show had literally everything, from its incredibly 90’s theme song, to cameos from famous Marvel heroes. Originally, the whole cast of the other popular 90s Marvel show, “X-Men: The Animated Series” were supposed to guest star in the last season, but it became too expensive, so they settled on Storm. Beyond the cameos, what made the series so great, was its accurate portrayal of some of Spider-Man’s greatest stories from the comics, such as Maximum Carnage. This was in part because actual comic book writers helped out on the show. The series remained as faithful to the material as the network allowed, and delivered some of the best Spider-Man content to date.

Continuing from where “Batman: The Animated Series” left off, these shows told the story of DC’s best. “Justice League” and the sequel “Justice League Unlimited” told some of the greatest DC stories ever created. The show matched this all-star cast against some fan favorite villains, such as the Injustice League, Vandal Savage and Darkseid. The series was a combination of all things superhero, as it had amazing characters, humor, emotional moments, and incredible action. Regardless of whether or not you enjoyed Zack Snyder’s Justice League, we can all hopefully agree that this is the superior version.

Inspired by Tim Burton’s Batman universe, “Batman: The Animated Series” told a darker, more detective-noir, Batman series. On top of the great action that’s expected of a Batman series, this show did a lot for the Batman universe, as characters were reworked to make them more relatable. That was the case with Mr. Freeze, whose story about his dying wife was created for this show. Another fantastic creation was Joker’s partner, Harley Quinn, who was trapped in a toxic relationship with the clown prince of crime. On top of that, the show gave us incredible voice acting from the likes of Kevin Conroy as Batman and Mark Hamill as the Joker.

This beloved show had it all: fantastic action, memorable characters, hilarious quips, and of course heart! The story centres on Aang, the latest incarnation of the Avatar, who has the power to “bend” all four elements. With friends Katara, Sokka, Toph, and others, he embarks on a quest to end the imperial rule of the oppressive Fire Nation. It’s an emotional tale in a unique world, with the characters undergoing considerable development throughout the series. Blending anime and Western styles, it also delivers some of the most amazing and beautifully animated fight scenes ever!

Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions.

“Adventure Time” (2010-18)
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“Gargoyles” (1994-96)
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“Phineas and Ferb” (2007-15)
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“Daria” (1997-2001)
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“Big Mouth” (2017-)
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This unique sci-fi sitcom takes the Back to the Future premise, and carries it in a completely new direction. The show follows the misadventures of the misanthropic Rick Sanchez and his good-natured but anxious grandson Morty, as they travel through both space and time - revealing a universe much, much weirder and scarier than any of us ever imagined. With humor that ranges from coarse to existential, and plots that are often both absurd and epic, “Rick and Morty” manages to be many things at once - and above all, entertaining as hell. Sit down to watch just one episode, and you’ll soon find that you’ve instead binge-watched entire seasons!