The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball returns on Hulu as a chaotic, satirical, and visually explosive continuation of the original series. With clever social commentary, inventive animation styles, and the same lovable weirdness, this revival blends wild humor with surprising depth — making it a must-watch for both kids and adults.
Premiere Date: July 28, 2025
Where to Watch: Hulu (U.S.), Cartoon Network & HBO Max (International)
Episodes Watched for Review: 9
Total Episodes This Season: 40 (First 20 released on July 28)
Voice Cast: Alkaio Thiele, Hero Hunter, Kinza Syed Khan, Teresa Gallagher, Dan Russell
Creator: Ben Bocquelet
Studios: Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe, Studio Soi
In a world spiraling deeper into unpredictability, sometimes the only cure is even more chaos. And if there’s one series that delivers that in generous, glittering heaps, it’s The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball — a continuation of The Amazing World of Gumball, now streaming exclusively on Hulu.
Though technically a spinoff, this revival feels like a full-throttle evolution of the original, dialing up everything from subversive humor to experimental animation. Yet it never loses the heart that made the Wattersons such a beloved cartoon family.
What’s New, and What’s Familiar
Fans of the original six-season show will be thrilled to know that Elmore’s zany residents are back in full form. Gumball — a mischievous blue cat — and his philosophical goldfish brother Darwin dive once again into gloriously bizarre adventures that defy all logic.
This new series introduces a structural twist: episodes are divided into three creative categories:
- Relatable real-life middle school/family dynamics
- Biting social satire
- Bold, experimental one-offs based on unique animation styles or character arcs
Each segment keeps the show’s frantic energy alive while adding a fresh, unpredictable rhythm.
Social Satire in a Candy-Coated Shell
Make no mistake — Gumball is still very much a kids’ show. But few animated series aimed at younger audiences land such sharp social commentary under the radar.
Take the episode “The Burger”, where a fast-food CEO literally controls Elmore’s food system, and organic fruit costs $3,000. It’s a hilarious and surprisingly layered takedown of capitalism and diet culture.
Or “The Teacher”, where Miss Simian is forced to cut school funding so drastically that she replaces notebooks with toilet paper and removes letters from the alphabet to save costs. “We can’t afford G and T anymore,” she deadpans.
Even Darwin’s character itself — a goldfish named after Charles Darwin — quietly nods to the show’s deeper intellect.
Still the Funniest Show Kids Don’t Realize Is Smart
For younger viewers, the show remains a sugar rush of giggles. In “The Butts”, Gumball wants to deliver a school speech about butts, but Principal Brown blocks it due to his deep-rooted insecurities. It’s goofy, ridiculous, and perfect 9-year-old humor.
Visually, the show continues to break boundaries. One surreal highlight shows Gumball melting into a car seat after sending a cringe text — literally sinking into a void reminiscent of Get Out’s Sunken Place. That single scene captures teenage anxiety better than most serious dramas.
Production, Passion, and Puppets
Behind the scenes, Gumball is a marvel of international collaboration. Animation is handled by Germany’s Studio Soi, while writing and pre-production take place in the U.S.
The show seamlessly blends 2D animation, CGI, puppetry, and even live-action, giving each episode a unique visual identity. Whether you’re watching a sock puppet courtroom or a pixel-art dream sequence, no two episodes look the same.
Ben Bocquelet and his team (including Matt Layzell and Erik Fountain) remain as obsessed with quality and creativity as ever. Bocquelet himself jokes, “There’s tears, blood, and other bodily fluids in there — but it’s all up on the screen.”
Final Verdict: A Must-Watch for Kids and Adults Alike
The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball isn’t just a return — it’s a reinvention that feels both familiar and fresh. With its surreal world, fearless storytelling, and whip-smart satire, this is one cartoon that continues to challenge what kids’ shows can be.
Whether you’re laughing at Principal Brown’s butt insecurity or reflecting on a burger-shaped critique of capitalism, Gumball proves once again that animation is for everyone.
⭐ Rating: 8.5/10
Why You’ll Love It:
✔ Hilariously anarchic humor
✔ Inventive, ever-evolving animation
✔ Sharp, subversive writing
✔ Wholesome (yet weird) family moments
✘ May be a bit too hyperactive for very young kids
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