Television series

Miraculous: Les aventures de Ladybug et Chat Noir

Name: Miraculous: Les aventures de Ladybug et Chat Noir
Genre: Comedy, Action, Fantasy
Released: 2015
Cast: Cristina Valenzuela, Bryce Papenbrook, Keith Silverstein, Selah Victor, Ezra Weisz

Superhero
Urban fantasy
Light-hearted

A French-animated superhero series about two Parisian teenagers who transform into masked heroes to fight supernatural villains, unaware they're classmates. It's bright, comedic, and emotionally clever—balancing school crushes and secret identities with genuine stakes. Made for kids but genuinely entertaining for anyone who enjoys character-driven adventure with heart.

TVMaze rating

3.7

Should you watch it?

Watch it if you love breezy superhero capers where playful mischief and a steady diet of akuma-hunting episodes matter more than sprawling mythology.

Skip it if you want slow-burn drama or grown-up stakes, since its tone stays bright and its formula repeats across a long run of 155 episodes.

What it asks of you: Episodes run about 27 minutes, so each sitting is light, but the total commitment grows fast across six seasons and a busy, colorful plot rewards close attention.

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