'My Dad the Bounty Hunter': All you need to know about Netflix's new sci-fi animated series

'My Dad the Bounty Hunter' is a fun and bright series that finds a solid balance between family, comedy and sci-fi adventure
Still from Netflix' 'My Dad The Bounty Hunter' (Netflix)
Still from Netflix' 'My Dad The Bounty Hunter' (Netflix)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: No matter how old we are, a good ol' animated movie or show will always make us squirm with excitement. What if we say after reading another sentence you would definitely be excited? Well, Netflix has released the trailer for its upcoming animated series, 'My Dad the Bounty Hunter' and we can't be more thrilled.

Netflix is doing an impeccable work with their animated set of movies and shows. For a show to be a hit, it has to have a great plot, best characters, and a kickass storyline. The new series has it all and more. It is about space travel, family, and some great 'Toy Story' like action. The series is co-written and directed by Everett Downing Jr known for his work in 'We the People' (2021) and 'Hair Love' (2019). While we're all exhilarated for 'My Dad the Bounty Hunter' to release, here's some of the details from the plot to the cast.

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When does 'My Dad the Bounty Hunter' release?

While the trailer was released two weeks ago on Netflix After School's YouTube channel, the show is set to be released on 9 February 2023. 

Where to watch 'My Dad the Bounty Hunter'?

The series will be available to watch on Netlflix after release.

Who all are starring in 'My Dad the Bounty Hunter'?

My Dad The Bounty Hunter stars Laz Alonso, Yvonne Orji, Priah Ferguson, Yvette Nicole Brown, JeCobi Swain, Leslie Uggams, Rob Riggle, Jim Rash, and Jamie Chung. 

What is the storyline of the Netflix series?

Intergalactic bounty hunting is under the resume of the father in 'My Dad the Bounty Hunter'. As the 'dad' is struggling to meet his deadlines for bounty hunting, he is also wanted at home by his kids, who apparently thinks that their father does a "boring" job. All the "assumptions" about father's job changes on an uneventful "accidental" bring-your-kid-to-work day, when the kids discover the fiery, strong, and fearless side of their father's interspace job. Yearning to spend more time with their workaholic parent, two young siblings named Lisa and Sean get themselves towed away on his truck while he heads off into work space. From then on starts a journey of space with an oblivious father and his curious kids. 

What is the buzz around the Netflix' animated series?

'My Dad the Bounty Hunter' is a fun and bright series that finds a solid balance between family, comedy and sci-fi adventure. Add this to your kid's watchlist for a great movie experience. Here's the trailer to get you started.

'My Dad the Bounty Hunter' series will be released on 9 February 2023 and will be exclusively available on Netflix.



 

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