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Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur

Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur

Watch me shine.

2023–2025Ended2 seasons40 episodes~23 min/epTV-Y7Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all shows

After 13-year-old super-genius Lunella accidentally brings ten-ton T-Rex, Devil Dinosaur into present-day New York City via a time vortex, the duo works together to protect the city's Lower East Side from danger.

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Where can I watch Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur?

As of October 24, 2026, MovieCove lists Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur streaming on Disney+ and to rent or buy on Prime Video.

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Highlights

What stands out about Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur?

Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur earns 4 badges, led by Visual feast and Cult Classic.

  • Reception
  • Craft and mood

Reception

Is Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur worth watching?

Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur's Midcredits score is the 60th percentile of all shows, from 2.4K ratings across 2 sources. 72% liked it (rated it 7 or higher out of 10).

Midcredits score

How well it was received

60th percentile

Better received than 60% of shows

68th percentile among Animation65th percentile among 2020s
Acclaim (how much people like it)66th
Approval (how many liked it)53rd

Acclaim

Cult Classic: Rating-distribution shape vs the catalog

How much people like it

74 /100

66th percentile of all shows

70th percentile among Animation70th percentile among 2020s

Rating distribution

Big peaks at both ends — people either love this or bounce off it hard.

Approval

How many liked it

72% liked it

53rd percentile of all shows

62nd percentile among Animation59th percentile among 2020s
72% rated it 7–1028% rated it 1–6

Reach

How many have seen it

85th percentile

2.3K ratings across platforms

84th percentile among Animation87th percentile among 2020s
TMDB popularity, last 37 days to Oct 26Down 27% in 30 days

What reviewers say

Common ground

A visually flashy, music-driven kids' show with a formulaic, lesson-of-the-day structure that prioritizes style and representation over character depth.

Fans praised

  • vibrant, comic-inspired animation reminiscent of Spider-Verse
  • strong representation of Black culture, natural hair, and family
  • catchy, genre-spanning music supervised by Raphael Saadiq

Detractors panned

  • formulaic lesson-of-the-day structure with predictable plots
  • underdeveloped, flat characters lacking depth and growth
  • juvenile humor and forgettable songs that rehash the message

What stands out

Cinematography85

eye-popping, comic-book-inspired animation; vibrant and fluid

Sound and musicDivisive80

catchy theme song, genre-diverse soundtrack; some find songs forgettable

Effects and spectacle75

creative fight scenes with musical sequences and dynamic visuals

Acting70

talented voice cast including Alfre Woodard, Diamond White; perfect for characters

Emotional impactDivisive55

touches on panic attacks, PTSD but undercuts with humor; heartwarming family moments

OriginalityDivisive55

fresh premise but execution is derivative of other kid superhero shows

CharactersDivisive45

Lunella intelligent but lacks social depth; family supportive; villain forgettable

Plot and storyDivisive35

formulaic lesson-of-the-day; predictable arcs; episodic and light

Preferred by

US vs non-US

Preferred by US Viewers

US viewers scored it 26 points higher than non-US viewers.

Episodes

2 seasons

Season 2 · 2024 · 24 episodes

  • S2E1

    The Great Beyond-Er!

    Feb 2, 202423 min
  • S2E2

    Suit Up!

    Feb 2, 202423 min
  • S2E3

    Belly of the Beast

    Feb 10, 202423 min
  • S2E4

    Ride or Die

    Feb 10, 202423 min
  • S2E5

    Kid Kree

    Feb 17, 202423 min
  • S2E6

    Wish-Tar

    Feb 17, 202423 min

Watch experience

What is Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur like to watch?

Conclusions only — categories and positions, no plot detail.

Earnest, light and gentle — a slow-burn watch that leaves you entertained.

ToneFeelDemandexact position · filled zone: the category

What it asks of you

What it feels like

Moods
JoyfulHopefulThrilling
Heaviest: throughout
Warm humor
Register
WarmAdventurous · 15% of shows
Told as
Case of the week plus an arcOne continuous story
ToneThe show plays its premised straight with genuine warmth and humor, aiming to inspire and entertain without irony.
The rideThe series maintains a consistently upbeat and adventurous emotional tone across its run.
StructureThe series uses a case_plus_arc_hybrid structure; the storytelling devices are standard linear narratives without nonlinear or other structural devices.
Episode formatEpisodes likely balance serialized character growth with self-contained superhero adventures, typical of animated action-comedies.
Season formatThe series ran for two consecutive seasons continuing the same cast and overarching story.

How it leaves you

what you carry away
FunHopeful
Why it leaves you this wayThe show leaves viewers feeling entertained and grinning from its vibrant, energetic adventures, while also instilling a sense of optimism and empowerment through its themes of friendship and community.
How it ends · evidence
Bittersweet ending

Story archetype

where it sits among all shows
Monster — 18% of shows. A threat menaces the hero's world and must be defeated.Rags — 3% of shows. A rise from lowliness to fortune, status, or recognition.Quest — 6% of shows. A journey toward a defined objective, with companions and obstacles.Voyage — 2% of shows. Into a strange world and back again, changed.Comedy — 12% of shows. Confusion and cross-purposes resolved into harmony.Tragedy — 4% of shows. A flaw or fixation drives the protagonist to ruin.Rebirth — 7% of shows. A stalled or darkened life reopened and renewed.Mystery — 8% of shows. A question drives the story — who did it, what happened, what is real — until it is answered.No archetype — 40% of showsPredator — 7% of shows. A creature or killer hunts the protagonists (Jaws, Alien).Tyrant — 3% of shows. A human villain holds power over the hero's world (Die Hard).Invasion — 2% of shows. An external force attacks the home or world (Independence Day).Oppressive state — 3% of shows. A government, its agencies or a secret faction inside them is the monster (V for Vendetta).Corporate villainy — 1% of shows. A company or its bosses are the monster (Erin Brockovich).Institutional injustice — 1% of shows. A court, prison, police force, school or church is itself the enemy (Spotlight).Class system — under 1% of shows. The gap between rich and poor, or a rigid hierarchy, is the monster (Parasite).Technology turns — under 1% of shows. Technology people rely on becomes the threat (The Terminator).Inner demon — 1% of shows. The monster is within — addiction, illness, a dark double.Underdog triumph — 2% of shows. Rise through competition or contest (Rocky).Social ascent — 1% of shows. A climb in class or status (Pretty Woman).Fame and fortune — under 1% of shows. An artistic or showbiz rise (A Star Is Born).Rise and fall — under 1% of shows. Wealth or power gained, self lost (Scarface).Hidden worth revealed — under 1% of shows. The protagonist's true value finally recognized.Treasure hunt — 1% of shows. Retrieve an object of value (Raiders of the Lost Ark).Rescue — 2% of shows. Retrieve or save a person (Saving Private Ryan).Mission — 4% of shows. Accomplish or destroy a defined objective (Mission: Impossible).Journey home — under 1% of shows. The goal is getting back (Finding Nemo).Pilgrimage — under 1% of shows. The journey itself transforms; the destination is symbolic.Portal fantasy — under 1% of shows. Transported into another world (The Wizard of Oz).Fish out of water — 1% of shows. Displaced into an unfamiliar social world (Elf).Survival ordeal — under 1% of shows. Trapped in a hostile environment, fighting back (Cast Away).Time displacement — under 1% of shows. Unstuck in time (Back to the Future).Descent — under 1% of shows. A night-journey into an underworld or subculture (After Hours).Romantic comedy — 2% of shows. Lovers kept apart by confusion, united at last.Comedy of errors — 3% of shows. Mistaken identity or misunderstanding drives the plot.Farce — 2% of shows. Escalating absurd chaos and coincidence (The Hangover).Buddy comedy — 1% of shows. A mismatched pair forced together (Rush Hour).Comedy of manners — 2% of shows. Social codes and class satirized (Clueless).Hubris — 1% of shows. Pride or ambition invites the fall (There Will Be Blood).Obsession — under 1% of shows. A fixation consumes the protagonist (Black Swan).Corruption arc — 1% of shows. Step-by-step moral decay (The Godfather).Doomed love — 1% of shows. Love destroyed by circumstance (Brokeback Mountain).Crushed by fate — 1% of shows. Destroyed by forces beyond the protagonist's control.Redemption — 1% of shows. Moral reawakening of a hardened soul (A Christmas Carol).Healing — 3% of shows. Recovery from grief or trauma (Good Will Hunting).Liberation — 2% of shows. Breaking free of a confining life (Room).Second chance — 1% of shows. A stagnant life re-opened to love or purpose (Groundhog Day).Puzzle — 1% of shows. A clue-by-clue puzzle you can try to solve before the reveal (Knives Out, Clue).Investigation — 6% of shows. A long pursuit of the truth that may never be fully solved (Zodiac, Memories of Murder).Enigma — 1% of shows. The mystery is what is real, or what is actually happening (Mulholland Drive).MonsterInvasion
Every story archetype, clockwise from the top
  • Monster 18% (this title): Predator 7% · Tyrant 3% · Invasion 2% (this title) · Oppressive state 3% · Corporate villainy 1% · Institutional injustice 1% · Class system under 1% · Technology turns under 1% · Inner demon 1%
  • Rags 3%: Underdog triumph 2% · Social ascent 1% · Fame and fortune under 1% · Rise and fall under 1% · Hidden worth revealed under 1%
  • Quest 6%: Treasure hunt 1% · Rescue 2% · Mission 4% · Journey home under 1% · Pilgrimage under 1%
  • Voyage 2%: Portal fantasy under 1% · Fish out of water 1% · Survival ordeal under 1% · Time displacement under 1% · Descent under 1%
  • Comedy 12%: Romantic comedy 2% · Comedy of errors 3% · Farce 2% · Buddy comedy 1% · Comedy of manners 2%
  • Tragedy 4%: Hubris 1% · Obsession under 1% · Corruption arc 1% · Doomed love 1% · Crushed by fate 1%
  • Rebirth 7%: Redemption 1% · Healing 3% · Liberation 2% · Second chance 1%
  • Mystery 8%: Puzzle 1% · Investigation 6% · Enigma 1%
  • No archetype 40%

Overcoming the monster: A threat menaces the hero's world and must be defeated. · Invasion: An external force attacks the home or world (Independence Day).

18% of shows fit this archetype

A loose fit — the map only half-holds this one.

Why this archetypeIn a typical episode, the protagonist and her dinosaur partner protect the Lower East Side from a villain or threat, following an overcoming_the_monster pattern with an invasion subtype for the external threat. The overall series arc also includes kidnapping plots.

What it's about

7 groups · 53 themes
Bonds — 31% of showsSelf — 27% of showsPower — 7% of showsMorality — 11% of showsSurvival — 9% of showsSociety — 10% of showsIdeas — 5% of showsRomantic love — 10% of showsMarriage — 2% of showsFamily bonds — 22% of showsParenthood — 1% of showsFriendship — 18% of showsLoyalty — 7% of showsIdentity — 20% of showsComing of age — 9% of showsAging — under 1% of showsSelf-worth — 7% of showsAmbition — 14% of showsPurpose — 16% of showsMemory — 3% of showsObsession — 2% of shows. A fixation consumes the protagonist (Black Swan).Power — 5% of showsCorruption — 3% of showsGreed — 2% of showsClass — 4% of showsOppression — 2% of showsFreedom — 4% of showsJustice — 14% of showsDuty — 2% of showsRevenge — 1% of showsGuilt — 1% of showsRedemption — 3% of shows. Moral reawakening of a hardened soul (A Christmas Carol).Forgiveness — under 1% of showsSacrifice — 2% of showsBetrayal — 3% of showsDeception — 6% of showsSurvival — 12% of showsWar — 1% of showsViolence — 2% of showsMortality — 2% of showsGrief — 4% of showsTrauma — 5% of showsMental illness — under 1% of showsAddiction — under 1% of showsIllness and disability — under 1% of showsCommunity — 25% of shows. Consequences reach a town, institution or group.Isolation — 3% of showsPrejudice — 2% of showsDisplacement — 1% of showsFaith — 1% of showsTradition vs change — 3% of showsFame — 5% of showsLegacy — 3% of showsFate — 1% of showsFree will — under 1% of showsTruth — 6% of showsHope — 4% of showsNature — 3% of showsArt — 2% of showsTechnology — 1% of showsSelfComingof age
Every theme, clockwise from the top
  • Bonds 31%: Romantic love 10% · Marriage 2% · Family bonds 22% · Parenthood 1% · Friendship 18% (this title) · Loyalty 7%
  • Self 27% (this title): Identity 20% (this title) · Coming of age 9% (this title) · Aging under 1% · Self-worth 7% · Ambition 14% · Purpose 16% · Memory 3% · Obsession 2%
  • Power 7%: Power 5% · Corruption 3% · Greed 2% · Class 4% · Oppression 2% · Freedom 4%
  • Morality 11%: Justice 14% · Duty 2% · Revenge 1% · Guilt 1% · Redemption 3% · Forgiveness under 1% · Sacrifice 2% · Betrayal 3% · Deception 6%
  • Survival 9%: Survival 12% · War 1% · Violence 2% · Mortality 2% · Grief 4% · Trauma 5% · Mental illness under 1% · Addiction under 1% · Illness and disability under 1%
  • Society 10%: Community 25% · Isolation 3% · Prejudice 2% · Displacement 1% · Faith 1% · Tradition vs change 3% · Fame 5% · Legacy 3%
  • Ideas 5%: Fate 1% · Free will under 1% · Truth 6% · Hope 4% · Nature 3% · Art 2% · Technology 1%

Self

Coming of age · 9% of showsIdentityFriendship
Celebrates its theme: Affirms its theme — this is good and worth having.Community stakes: Consequences reach a town, institution or group.Single lead
How it treats its themeThe series follows a young genius navigating adolescence while balancing her superhero identity and friendships.
StanceThe show affirms Lunella's growth, her identity as a young genius and hero, and the value of her community.

The world

ContemporaryUrbanDomesticScience fiction
PopOrchestral modernSupportive music · hybrid
Settinga fictional modern city, with elements of sci-fi and superhero reality

Content guide

Is Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur okay for kids?

TV-Y7

Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur is rated TV-Y7. As of October 3, 2026, Midcredits content scores put its violence at mild (28/100), sexual content at minimal (0/100), language at minimal (4/100), drug and alcohol content at minimal (0/100) and frightening material at mild (33/100). None has enough votes to rank yet.

Ratings in 15 other countries
  • UKU
  • Germany6
  • IrelandG
  • South KoreaALL
  • BrazilL
  • Austria6
  • Denmark7
  • FinlandK7
  • ItalyT
  • Norway6
  • Poland7
  • SingaporeM18
  • Spain7
  • SwedenFrån 7 år
  • TürkiyeGenel İzleyici
Overall
Mild · all five categories
not ranked
Violence & Gore
Mild
too few votes to rank (6 votes)
Sex & Nudity
None / Minimal
too few votes to rank (5 votes)
Profanity
None / Minimal
too few votes to rank (9 votes)
Alcohol & Drugs
None / Minimal
too few votes to rank (6 votes)
Frightening / Intense
Mild
too few votes to rank (6 votes)

Too few votes to rank this title overall (32 votes across 5 categories; ranking needs 10 in at least three).

Source: Midcredits content scores, 0 (none) to 100 (severe) per category, with each standing ranked against other shows that have them.

What content warnings does Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur have?

Not screened for content warnings yet.

Cast and crew

Who is in Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur?

Cast

3 of the cast already had the standing of a top-10% working actor.

Diamond White
as Lunella
Career best: Their highest-reaching show role by billing, audience size and rating.Top draw: One of the 3 biggest draws in this cast: billing here weighted by career star power.
Fred Tatasciore
as Devil Dinosaur
Established: A standing when this show came out that a top-10% working actor has today.Top draw: One of the 3 biggest draws in this cast: billing here weighted by career star power.
Alfre Woodard
as Mimi
Established: A standing when this show came out that a top-10% working actor has today.Top draw: One of the 3 biggest draws in this cast: billing here weighted by career star power.
Libe Barer
as Casey
Sasheer Zamata
as Adria
Gary Anthony Williams
as Pops
Veteran: 15 or more years in, with as much work as the typical long-career actor.
Jermaine Fowler
as James Jr.
Laurence Fishburne
as The Beyonder
Established: A standing when this show came out that a top-10% working actor has today.
Kimberly Brooks
as Additional Voices
Veteran: 15 or more years in, with as much work as the typical long-career actor.
Michael Cimino
as Eduardo

Crew

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