12 Insanely Underrated 90s Cartoons That Will Bring A Big Smile On Your Face - Explored

[@jacobwebb2623]

"The Pirates of dark water" was an exceptional series, the concept was fantastic as was the voice acting. I also really thought "Sherlock Holmes, in the 22nd century" had an idea which was so off the wall that it was AWESOME! Great video!

[@LunaP1]

Pirates of Dark Water was the goat of sea faring cartoons. I so missed it and wished they continued to the third season that was planned. Also, Ren was straight up gorgeous.

[@mojo3318]

I haven't seen any of these shows, but someone mentioned "Pirates of Dark Water" being like "Pirates of the Caribbean".

[@jeanemlicar]

Ten always reminded of Lion-O from the Thundercats. Still I love the Pirates of Darkwater. Hopefully the powers that be at Warner Bros will make it a live action movie someday.

[@dreamguardian8320]

I enjoyed the Pirates of Dark Water too and wish it was not cancelled. If there's one thing I can not stand, it's permanent cliffhanger.

[@NoobServbot]

Noy Jitat! The Pirates of Dark Waters was one of my favorites from the 90s!

[@katlynwebb8474]

I miss Sherlock Holmes In The 22nd Century, It was amazing

[@inuyasha989]

I dont know if qubo is still around but it has that show at night suring their night owl block where they also show book of virtues and other such old obscure/less known cartoons from the 90s

[@LunaP1]

Totally. It was underrated.

[@Purplegorillaz]

Ya that Show was Dope..I remember when it came on Fox Kids after or Before Carman Sandiago.. Purple Gorillaz. Peace.

[@janette2691]

​​@@inuyasha989sadly qubo no longer exists anymore. It stop airing 3 years ago. You can always buy the dvd

[@killerbee1974]

That show was my introduction to the character. From that point I had always thought Sherlock Holmes was always in the future. But hey he is Public domain now

[@Bluemortal001]

Mighty max Period…. Incredible show wayyyyy ahead of it’s time

[@anubusx]

The aliens in the intro looked very similar to Xenomorphs.

[@rileywilliams9799]

Still have fond memories of the Cowboys. I had a big love for anthropomorphic characters because the possibilities seemed endless in such genres.

[@kingbeef66]

Terrible Thunderlizards were good too. Technically not a 90's show, but Alienators: Evolution Continues was a great and underrated cartoon as well, which is an animated series and continuation of Ivan Reitman's Evolution film an underrated film too.

[@anubusx]

Rosewell Aliens Myths and Legends.

[@hectorelefante2389]

Eek! the Cat was Fabulous... Especially the episode about the squirrel neighbor´s family.

[@widdershins5383]

Named one of my cats eeek lol

[@roho741]

Cows riding horses...now I have seen everything!😅

[@Lindsay-nx5sv]

It was weird but had a great animated show intro.

[@eddierudolph8702]

I liked it but I have always loved westerns

[@jamalvargas6146]

Funny I Did Watch Every Fox Kids Cartoon (Not Including the Warner Bros. stuff ) at one point I miss that block

[@kerrygligorovic9758]

I remember Road Rover Series by from the 90's because I used to watch that Series when I was very Young and now I got the complete Series on DVD at last so I can't enjoy watching again. I still wished more of my childhood cartoon favourites from the 90s like Biker Mice From Mars, Space Cats, Creepy Crawlers, Super Dave, Hammerman, The Adventure of Hyperman, Blazing Dragons, Cowboys of Moo Mesa, The Addams Family, Albert the Fifth Muskeeter, Santo Bugito, Iznogoud, Walter Melon,and captain simian and the space monkeys were finally released onto complete DVD at last just like Road Rovers

[@donlengel4770]

Don't forget the x- men ! Made sure I got those on DVD .

[@anubusx]

And for fairly unknown ones.

[@d-manthecaptain1382]

It's like that gag in Eltingvillie Club where they're having a trivia-off, asking the toughest questions ever, and then some guy chimes in with "Hey, I got one! Who played The Joker?"

[@cyberknight1188]

I did not expect to see Sherlock Holmes in the 22nd Century in a thumbnail today.

[@damianstarks3338]

Once again you have taken me back to my childhood. I miss the 90s so much can’t thank you enough for bringing these cartoon shows back to my attention.

[@seraph2382]

Mutant League and Botzz Master were my favorites in the 90's

[@brianbates6835]

I Liked Mutant League also!

[@sammylane21]

I didn't watch COWBOYS OF MOOMESSA but I sure did collect the entire toyline. 💗 Such wonderful memories, still got a figures and vehicles.

[@daltoncrain7648]

I had the bison guy with the lasso. Do you know the characters name by chance?

[@StellaMagic100]

My faves: Wild West COWBoys of Moo Mesa, Pirates of Dark Water, Road Rovers, Eek the cat, Louie Anderson, Angry Beavers, Secret Files of the Spy Dogs, Space Goofs, Sherlock Holmes of the 22nd Century,

[@spoopyd.8910]

That cowboys ones had an arcade game if I remember correctly.

[@The_Blaxk_Dream00]

Yes they did

[@weston407]

yeah! it was kinda like Sunset Riders

[@Koleyl]

As a former 90's kid I loved many of these classic cartoons and glad that thanks to KZbin and other streaming media they still live today

[@kojikent560]

Project geekr damn nostalgia overload

[@briandaleske5139]

I strongly feel (THE PIRATES OF DARK WATER) cartoon show deserves to get rebooted now. I also feel that (SHERLOCK HOLMES IN THE 22ND. CENTURY) cartoon show, deserves to get rebooted now.

[@G1Grimlock94]

Cartoon characters never die

[@HunnyBakedHammes]

My mom loved Cows of Moo Mesa more than I did, lol. We would stay up late an watch it, lots of times, it was her idea, lol. Every time that show comes up in convo, we smile an have a real good laugh. I will always hold that show in my heart for that.

[@jcj268]

A lot of these shows deserve good reboots

[@mrnaughtycat]

Me loved life with Louis however only available on fox kids when I was a kid and it was the only ly channel to air it in my country

[@CommanderBohn]

Ah Space Goofs. The cartoon that also gave us the point'n'click adventure game Stupid Invaders.

[@douglasbrownell2704]

The best 3 Series in this list are the following Sherlock Holmes in the 22nd century the next best one is Pirates of Dark Water and then Road Rovers finishes out the top three for me

[@mojo3318]

I haven't seen any of these shows, but someone mentioned "Pirates of Dark Water" being like "Pirates of the Carribean".

[@MP3DK76-kn1op]

Of these shows, I've seen Eek! the Cat, Life with Louie and Sherlock Holmes in the 22nd Century. I do remember Angry Beavers but never saw it.

[@kerrygligorovic9758]

I really do like the wild west C.O.W. Boys of the Moo Mesa, because it reminds me of biker mice from mars and it got action, adventure and comedy. I just wished they released the complete DVD series.

[@charlespittsjr604]

Pirates of Dark Water needs an honest reboot by someone who wants to make a remake thats true to the source material. Not a boss bitch , put a chick in it and make it gay rework everyone seems to be doing these days .

[@micahfries7878]

Let's not forget The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest.

[@meangene408]

Sorry. The 80s was the golden age.

[@anadventfollower1181]

The 80s and 90s.

[@phillipmathis7104]

Sorry but the 90s were better at toons but i do love some 80s

[@kingbeef66]

I like both the 80's and 90's since they were abundant with cartoons. Cartoons started to fizzle out as soon as we entered the 2000's and then when we hit the 2010's the abundance was gone already.

[@meangene408]

The early 90s was good. The WB stuff that came out then was really good. Taz, Batman and Animaniacs were great but Transformers, Mask, Bravestarr, Duckula, Thundercats, He Man, Ducktales, Captain N, The Real Ghostbusters. That's just a few and I've no even got started.

[@KCUFyoufordoxingme]

For cocaine.

[@shareofmoney]

This is such an awesome lineup of toons. The 80-90s were an amazing time for animated series. The Pirates of Dark Water was my favorite. I still watch it as I purchased the series on Vudu.

[@dreamguardian8320]

I for one am glad I was born during the 80s. The Pirates of Dark Water was a great show, I just wish it was not cancelled.

[@brianbates6835]

I also Remember King Arthur’s Knights of Justice & Princess Gwenivere and the Jewel Riders !

[@anthonyturner791]

Exo squad kicked butt

[@mojo3318]

"Dexter's Laboratory" is the only cartoon I've seen on this video. The others look like great shows! The women in them look so nice!😍 I wonder what happened to Lady McBeth's arm.🤔 Also, someone mentioned that "Pirates of Dark Water" is like "Pirates of the Caribbean". I was born in the 90s, by the way.

[@R.J.Godzilla81]

Mighty Max, Attack of the Killer Tomatoes and The Toxic Crusaders were great shows, too.

[@caseytaylor8425]

B.A.D. Bureau of Alien Detectors ❤

[@brianbates6835]

I like that 2!

[@alexandarvoncarsteinzarovi3723]

Ah Pirates of Dark Water, was such a Conan-style story

[@jamiestrinati-greenwood8360]

PIrates of Blackwater was my favourite on this list, Bucky O'Hare was my favourite overall, but not on the list 😮‍💨

[@dreamguardian8320]

It's Dark Water, not Black.

[@brianbates6835]

I also Remember the Zoro Animated Series! There was also Phantom 2024 Animated Series!

[@TraciPeteyforlife]

I wish Moo Mesa has gone a few more seasons. I really liked it. Pirates of DarkWater as well.

[@feralart]

They even brought in a legit 90's country star, Billy Dean, to do the theme song for C.O.W.boys of Moo Mesa.

[@restionSerpentine]

Could have sworn Road Rovers originally aired on the WB, But really enjoyed alot of these cartoons growing up Pirates of dark water, Cowboys of moo mesa, life with louie and Cro, even though you did not include it I thought it was great

[@brianbates6835]

There was also Street Shark’s & Extreme Dinosaurs!

[@withhardER]

Great explanation

[@AntoinettexKitten]

I lived Angry Beavers. Every time I hear Moxxie from Helluva Boss i keep expecting him to say 'ooott!!!'

[@bojeelll9192]

Thank you for the shout out to pirates of dark water I never hear anyone mention it for 90s cartoon

[@juanborrego7421]

What about these shows like Biker Mice from Mars, Extreme Ghostbusters, Mad Jack the Pirate, and Monster Rancher?

[@NiceguyBananne]

Mighty max was amazing to me as a jit

[@mrnaughtycat]

I remember the rovers but I watched in on citv a uk kids channel

[@brianbates6835]

Another 1 was WildCovertActionTeams!

[@brianbates6835]

Not Only that but they had Swamp Thing Guardian of the Earth!

[@briandaleske5139]

I think it might be good, to have the (ROAD ROVERS) cartoon show series get rebooted now.

[@adamethridge7824]

I loved eek and Life with Louie

[@japanimerica8686]

I remember Angry Beavers but when the hell did Norbert look like just a lighter version of Daggett

[@brianbates6835]

Disneys the Mighty Ducks Animated Series!

[@jessicawelch7755]

Never got to see Dragon Flyz as a kid

[@BaronVonTeeVirus]

Brothers Flub was a good show, all-bi-it a bit sterile, which is really what killed it. It was the late 90’s pause on zany gross-out humor holding that smoking pistol.

[@davidbeyerle6996]

I liked Big Guy and Rusty the boy robot.

[@brianbates6835]

There was also Swat Katz !

[@brianbates6835]

What about Toxic Crusaders?!

[@Grigeral]

How was the Pirates of Darkwater underrated? It was one of the most popular shows when I was a kid!

[@qtscorpkid]

Theres hali, and acorn, and Stephan jr, and Soozzan.

[@brianbates6835]

EXO Squad was another one!

[@brianbates6835]

Not 2 Mention the Magician!

[@christophermack5645]

Road rover didnt debut on cartoon network the show started on the new wb network in 1996 and lasted 13 episodes

[@jamesyoung4508]

Kane's Parents and Kane remember Some of all 😊

[@brianbates6835]

Does anyone Remember Savage Dragon Animated Series from Images Hebrow & Erik Larsen Branch?!

[@kenvelickoff4275]

No the Love Story, was super f great

[@LinuxAndCoffee]

Road Rovers on Cartoon Network? I thought this was on Kids WB in the 90s?

[@vaughnalexander32]

Road Rovers was like Paw Patrol before paw patrol

[@DEMIxGODxSHADOW]

Eek was the best and I'm still upset my stuffed eek was torn apart by a dog

[@Theinsideoutsider]

Still to this day waiting for the completion of the pirates of dark water If anyone's out there please

[@splitinfinitygemini9830]

Cow town,😂😂😂 my favorite was Sherlock Holmes

[@bunkerzero]

They don't make em like they used too

[@dreamguardian8320]

Indeed not.

[@brianbates6835]

I wonder if anybody Remember ProForce?!

[@Seffyzero]

Was this written by ChatGPT or something? Some of the lines are incredibly stilted and weird, and a few of the "facts" are just plain false. I didn't even notice it all that much until Eek the cat, but wow once you notice how awkward the writing actually is it's hard to unnotice. It doesn't help that the guy is talking as if he's holding a script up to his face and just trying to get through all lines in one breath, like he was giving a presentation in high school or something.

[@brianbates6835]

Biker Mice from Mars which I did not like!

[@guyverjay1289]

90s cartoons were good...80s was better He-man Thundercats Transformers Teenage mutant hero Turtles Visionaries Dungeons and Dragons The Real Ghostbusters Duck Tales Silverhawks Inspector Gadget The Smurfs Chip n Dale Rescue Rangers Gummi Bears The Simpsons Care Bears Alvin and the Chipmunks She-Ra Gi Joe Voltron Spider-man and his Amazing Friends Garfield and Friends Heathcliff M.A.S.K BeetleJuice The Racoons Dogtanian and the Muskerhounds Ulysses Mysterious cities of Gold Defenders of the Earth Centurions Pole Position COPS BIonic Six

[@brianbates6835]

What the Fuck about WarPlanet?!

[@mrbigonbig]

The Brothers Flubb was the WORST cartoon ever made. Why is it even on this list?! Nickelodeon canceled Invader Zim, and gave us this...this...abortion.

[@mainejojo]

I love marvoulus vids, but this list and narrator both suck

[@TripleCubedTriune]

I know the cowboys of Moo Mesa were mad most of the time😶🧐 when meandering on mountain trails😅.. why can't they talk🤔?.. I'll bet they would say, "...get this cow with clothes on up off my back!"🏞️🐴🐂