STATS
Media Type:
TV Series
Production Companies:
- Paramount Television Studios
- Original Television
Broadcast Service:
Paramount Plus
Original Run:
2024
Production Staff
Directors:
- Jeff Fowler (pilot)
- Ged Wright
- Brandon Trost
- Jorma Taccone
- Carol Banker
Executive Producers:
- Jeff Fowler
- Toby Ascher
- Idris Elba
Writers:
- Jeff Fowler
- John Whittington
- Brian Schacter
- James Madejski
'Knuckles' is a live-action television series set within the Sonic the Hedgehog movie universe as established by Paramount Pictures. It is a spin-off of the mainline Sonic the Hedgehog movies, focusing on the blue blur's rival Knuckles the Echidna. Canonically, the series is set between the events of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Sonic the Hedgehog 3.
The show released in April 26th, 2024 exclusively on Paramount+.
Series Plot
Knuckles, struggling to adapt to life on Earth, vows to continue the legacy of his tribe by training Wade as his protege, teaching him the ways of the echidna. Wade, determined to win the mythical bowling tournament in Reno, heeds advice from Knuckles in order to earn the title of a true warrior.
Cast
- Idris Elba as the voice of Knuckles the Echidna
- Adam Pally as Wade Whipple
- Tika Sumpter as Maddie Wachowski
- Edi Patterson as Wanda Whipple
- Julian Barratt as Jack Sinclair
- Kid Cudi as Agent Mason
- Ellie Taylor as Agent Willoughby
- Rory McCann as The Buyer
Development
Knuckles was formally announced to be in development during the Paramount Global Investors Connect day on 15th February 2022, alongside the reveal of Sonic the Hedgehog 3. Initially titled 'Sonic the Series', Paramount confirmed on the same day that Idris Elba would reprise his role as Knuckles the Echidna in the Knuckles TV spinoff. [Link]
Jeff Fowler confirmed the show's final name as well as his involvement as writer and director on 17th April 2023. A brief synopsis for the pilot episode was also revealed, teasing that Knuckles would be training Green Hills cop Wade Whipple in the echidna warrior ways. Cast and staff were announced later that day through various media outlets. [Link]
Episodes
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The Warrior
Directed by: Jeff Fowler
Written by: John Whittington
Description: Knuckles struggles to adjust to his new life. -
Don't Ever Say I Wasn't There For You
Directed by: Ged Wright
Written by: John Whittington
Description: With Knuckles captured by GUN, Wade steps up to find him. -
The Shabbat Dinner
Directed by: Brandon Trost
Written by: Brian Schacter
Description: Tensions rise as Wade and Knuckles hide away in Wade's childhood home. -
The Flames of Disaster
Directed by: Jorma Taccone
Written by: James Madejski
Description: In order to learn where Knuckles' true strength lies, Wade must see the world through his eyes. -
Reno, Baby
Directed by: Jeff Fowler
Written by: John Whittington
Description: Knuckles and Wade arrive in Reno, Nevada for the National Bowling Championship. -
What Happens in Reno, Stays in Reno
Directed by: Carol Banker
Written by: John Whittington
Description: The friendship between Knuckles and Wade is tested, as enemies new and old converge in Reno.
Trivia
- Jeff Fowler's teaser image for the Knuckles TV series features a hat which resembles that of the one worn by the echidna in the animated Japanese miniseries 'Sonic the Hedgehog: The Movie'.
- Kid Cudi, who plays Agent Mason, previously performed the credits theme to the Sonic the Hedgehog 2 movie, 'Stars in the Sky'.
- While the original title for the TV show was 'Sonic: The Series' (see image above), the final name change on 17 April marks the first time a Sonic the Hedgehog TV show has not prominently featured the blue blur.
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