The Penguins of Madagascar (2008): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2008, The Penguins of Madagascar is a comedy and animation series.

What it’s about. The Penguins of Madagascar is an American CGI animated television series airing on Nickelodeon. It stars nine characters from the DreamWorks Animation animated film Madagascar: The penguins Skipper, Kowalski, Private, and Rico; the lemurs King Julien, Maurice, and Mort; and Mason and Phil the chimpanzees. Characters new to the series include Marlene the otter and a zookeeper named Alice. It is the first Nicktoon produced with DreamWorks Animation. A pilot episode, "Gone in a Flash", aired as part of "Superstuffed Nicktoons Weekend" on November 29, 2008, and The Penguins of Madagascar became a regular series on March 28, 2009. The series premiere drew 6.1 million viewers, setting a new record as the most-watched premiere. Although the series occasionally alludes to the rest of the franchise, The Penguins of Madagascar does not take place at a precise time within it. McGrath, who is also the co-creator of the film characters, has said that the series takes place "not specifically before or after the movie, I just wanted them all back at the zoo. I think of it as taking place in a parallel universe."

Who’s in it. The Penguins of Madagascar stars Tom McGrath as Skipper (voice), Jeff Bennett as Kowalski (voice), James Patrick Stuart as Private (voice) and John DiMaggio as Rico (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, The Penguins of Madagascar has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Penguins of Madagascar page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Penguins of Madagascar tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.