In the vast landscape of animated television, some shows capture a cult following not just for what they accomplished, but for the lingering potential of what they could have become. Disney XD’s Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero falls squarely into this category. Created by Sam Levine and Jared Bush (who would later go on to co-direct Disney’s Zootopia and Encanto), the show premiered in 2014 as a high-octane, reality-bending adventure. It was weird, it was witty, and it boasted a voice cast that included Thomas Middleditch, Adam Devine, and Taran Killam.
Highlights include pirate treasure hunts, fairy wrestling, steampunk boxing, and a Rock-Paper-Scissors war. Penn Zero- Part-Time Hero - Season 2
Larry (Larry Wilmore): Rippen’s cheerful minion and Penn’s school principal. Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero - Season 2: The
The Antagonist: "E-m-o-t-i-o-n-a-l... d-a-t-a... c-o-r-r-u-p-t-i-o-n..." Alfred Molina as the alien villain, "The Rippening
Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero - Season 2 explores a range of themes and social commentary, including:
Ghost/Chinchilla; Kobayashis/Fugitives; Mountain Beast; Ninja/Son; Purple Guy/Rootilda