It stands as testament that even at 26 episodes long, Trollhunters never feels like it's overstaying its welcome. With a second season likely, we couldn't be more excited at the prospect.
They have made their series with brio and wit, as much majesty as the budget will allow, and enough suspense and mystery to make one invest in subsequent episodes as they arrive.
While a simple story drives things along, the impressive visual flair del Toro brings prove compelling for fans of the creator, animation enthusiasts, and, of course, those valued kid viewers.
Guillermo del Toro is renowned for his striking visual style and wild imagination that's often on display in his live-action films, but in Netflix's animated series Trollhunters, del Toro's vivid storytelling comes to life in the most colorful way yet.