The 2000s was a revolutionary time for cartoon TV shows. Kids of the 2000s had a myriad of animated series to choose from, each one more unique than the last. Each show provided its own unique story, characters, music, themes, and messages that appealed to a wide range of audiences. From catchy pop songs to thoughtful scenarios that taught viewers important lessons, cartoons of the 2000s had it all. Here’s a look at some of the most interesting cartoons from the 2000s.
Jurassic Park: The Animated Series
Set within the “Jurassic Park” universe, this animated series followed the adventures of a team of teenage paleontologists as they solved mysteries and explored their dinosaur-filled world. It was a welcome change for the franchise, which was mostly thought of as a series of films at the time. Featuring kid-friendly animation, this show was a hit with both kids and adults, as it taught its viewers valuable lessons while having fun with the franchise’s themes.
SpongeBob SquarePants
Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants rose to fame right away, becoming a figurehead of the network and popular culture as a whole. It featured a lovable yellow sponge who lived in the underwater city of Bikini Bottom and his sidekicks, Patrick Star, Squidward Tentacles and Sandy Cheeks. With its colorful animation, addictive music, and hilarious adventures, SpongeBob SquarePants became a pop-culture sensation. The series has been airing since 1999 and is still immensely popular today.
Avatar: The Last Airbender
Avatar: The Last Airbender was a groundbreaking Nickelodeon series created by Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko. Set in an Asian-inspired world, the story followed the adventures of Aang, the Avatar of the Elements and the only person capable of using all four elements: fire, water, earth, and air. Each episode featured beautiful animation, intense battles, memorable music, and complex characters. Avatar: The Last Airbender was praised for its thought-provoking themes and served as a foundation for the live-action adaptation in 2020.
Jackie Chan Adventures
Jackie Chan Adventures was an animated adaptation of the famed martial artist’s live-action films. It followed Jackie, his niece Jade and his uncle Professor Chan as they traveled around the world and collected talismans that protected the world from evil forces. It was a fun, lighthearted show with cool action sequences and memorable characters that taught some cool lessons about family, friendship, and courage.
Kim Possible
Kim Possible was an iconic Disney Channel series about a teenage girl who saved the world from villains using her wits and skills as a secret agent. The show had cool action scenes, a catchy theme song, and plenty of lessons about being true to yourself and the power of friendship. Kim Possible was a fun and inspiring show that was wildly successful, and its characters and catchphrases have been referenced several times since its release.
The Fairly OddParents
An instant hit, The Fairly OddParents followed the misadventures of 10-year-old Timmy Turner, his fairy godparents Cosmo and Wanda, and his anti-hero Chimmy. Each episode was filled with laughs, inventive animation, and a lesson or two about friendship and the power of imagination. Add to that an astonishing variety of colorful villains and you have a hit show that ran for almost a decade and produced a movie.
The 2000s was a marvelous time for cartoon TV shows. From the adventures of Jackie Chan to the mysterious world of Avatar: The Last Airbender, there was something for everyone. This decade also saw the rise of iconic staples like SpongeBob SquarePants and The Fairly OddParents, which have continued to stay in the public consciousness even now. The 2000s might be over but its cartoons are still as popular and inspiring as ever.
