June 22, 2022 (2022-06-22) – March 24, 2023 (2023-03-24)
Eureka! is an animated television series created by Norton Virgien and Niamh Sharkey that aired on Disney Junior from June 22, 2022 to March 24, 2023.[1][2][3] The series is produced by animation studio Brown Bag Films.[4][5] It centers on Eureka, a young prehistoric girl who uses scientific thinking to solve problems.[6]
Premise
In the Stone Age location of Rocky Falls,[7] a prehistoric girl named Eureka enjoys going on adventures and building gadgets to help improve the lifestyles of her family and friends.[8]
Characters
Main
Eureka (voiced by Ruth Righi[9]) is a liberal and open-minded prehistoric girl who is also an inventor way ahead of her time. She was credited as being responsible for inventing the wheel. To make an invention, Eureka would do something called "Thinkering" (a combination of the words thinking and tinkering).
Roxy (voiced by Renée Elise Goldsberry[10]) is Eureka's mother who is the proprietor and chef of Paleo, Rocky Falls' only restaurant.
Rollo (voiced by Lil Rel Howery[11]) is Eureka's father who owns the pottery shop and is an expert potter.
Pepper (voiced by Kai Zen[13]) is one of Eureka's best friends. She's courageous and has super-strength.
Barry (voiced by Devin Trey Campbell[14]) is one of Eureka's best friends. He's an artist and a drummer.
Murphy (vocal effects provided by Fred Tatasciore[15]) is Eureka's pet woolly mammoth. Eureka adopted Murphy after saving him from being trapped under a fallen tree branch.
Kanga Bird (also known as KB) (voiced by Jack McBrayer) is a dinosaur that evokes the traits of a Kangadon and a bird. Unlike other prehistoric animals in this show, KB is able to speak a few words. He becomes Barry's pet in "Be My KB".
Archi (voiced by Ian Ho)
Spruce and Cypress Stoneland (both voiced by Judah Howery) are twin brothers.
Ferreka (vocal effects provided by Jan Johns) is the leader of a pack of mischievous bronto-ferrets. Her creativity which rivals that of Eureka earned her the name "Ferreka" which is a portmanteau of ferret and Eureka.
"Tusk, Trouble and All": While riding on the Rock and Rollers with Barry and Pepper, Eureka finds a trapped woolly mammoth beneath a fallen tree branch. Finding things in common with the woolly mammoth, Eureka names it Murphy and persuades her parents to adopt him, much to the doubts of Rocky Falls' civilians. Though she works to find a way to get Murphy to fit him in the entrance of their house.
Song: "First Time for Everything" by Eureka and the Rocky Falls civilians
"Absoflutely Fabulous": A new girl named Julia is starting school and is shown to be an expert at playing the flute. Eureka plans to give her a good gift during the welcoming ceremony in order to befriend her. She gives her a new type of flute that she can use. When Julie doesn't give a positive reaction, Eureka works to build a better gift to impress her.
Alex Reif of LaughingPlace.com said, "The inventions and gadgets Eureka creates range from practical ones in the real world to fantastical ones designed to enchant viewers. Embedded within these stories is some practical science, such as Eureka designing a lift and pulley system to free Murphy when he's stuck. There's also some fun educational opportunities for children watching with a parent over things like a sun dial being used to tell time in Eureka's outdoor classroom. Whether through her actions or the songs she sings, Eureka teaches kids to think outside the box to find solutions to problems. In addition to dinosaurs and fun prehistoric animals, Eureka's world is full of friends that add social lessons for kids through entertaining and engaging stories."[41] Diondra Brown of Common Sense Media gave Eureka! a grade of five out of five stars, praised the depiction of positive messages and role models, stating that the show encourages to be true to oneself and promotes creativity, while noting the educational value and the diversity among the characters.[42]
^"Voice Of Roxy – Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Check marks indicates role has been confirmed using screenshots of closing credits and other reliable sources{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
^"Voice Of Rollo – Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Check marks indicates role has been confirmed using screenshots of closing credits and other reliable sources{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
^"Voice Of Ohm – Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Check marks indicates role has been confirmed using screenshots of closing credits and other reliable sources{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
^"Voice Of Barry – Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Check marks indicates role has been confirmed using screenshots of closing credits and other reliable sources{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
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