Hilda: Netflix's Hidden Gem

[@Slitheringpeanut]

Word of mouth, and it's awesome. It's criminal how underrepresented this show is.

[@Shxnon]

They invested more on making the show good rather than showing it off, I can’t wait for season 2 bc it has demonstrated it’s totally worth it!

[@animeboi6538]

This show has a great animation style, a cool story, lovable characters, and I personally think its one of the best Netflix original cartoons of 2018. I wish more people knew about it

[@fromation9432]

I watched Hilda as soon as it premiered on Netflix & loved every minute of it. It's kind of a shame not more people know about this show. Especially cause while this show sorta flew under the cartoon community's radar, a mediocre show like She-Ra had everyone's attention for months before and after it premiered in November.

[@theunknownartist9776]

Can we talk about how Hilda’s mom is a graphic designer and in one episode suffered from artist block🤩🤩 it makes me so happy to see an artist in an animated show because it rarely happens☺️😊😊

[@Groomsman]

So Netflix would rather push a show with an 80s cartoon skin and was made to push an agenda rather than an actual light-hearted kids cartoon? Criticism aside, I feel like I can relate to the show in my own way because my family used to travel a lot when I was younger, I experienced culture shock a few times, and like David I was also a shy boy. I do love the art style and the supernatural aspect it has (I love things supernatural). So I think I might give this show a try. Thank you for suggesting it.

[@thegoodwitchluzura]

What’s with all your misinformed “This show was made to push an agenda” spiel?

[@anamusementinprogress]

Saw it months ago when it popup up in my recommended on Netflix... nice to see that you two can do a positive video too, highlighting more 'hidden gems' is a great idea!

[@TheCrescentKnight]

I loved Hilda, it is easily my favorite western animated series since Avatar The Last Airbender. And funny you mention the whole word of mouth thing, I didn't know this series even existed until one day me and my brother where looking through Netflix and saw it listed in our "recommended" section (which is usually just a cluster of random unrelated shows that seemed more determined by what Netflix wants us to watch rather than what is similar to our taste in series, which is usually just anime). It looked like a harmless little kids show and we didn't find anything more interesting to watch, so we checked out the first few episodes, and where completely blown away by just how clever and sharp the writing was. Not just in the small details like the world building, but also the jokes that completely catch you off guard. Hilda is a great lead with her adventurous spirit and can-do attitude, but struggles with the every day norms of living in a city. David and Freda at first felt like very bland and uninteresting (especially Freda with her "Perfect at everything" characterization) but they quickly grew on me with David showing true bravery when it comes to his friends and Freda growing as her "Perfect" persona started to fall away. But of course the person who stole every scene he was in was easily Alpha. He just had some of the best lines in the entire series (next to Woodman). "Every contract has that stipulation. It's a clause of something that will never happen. It's like saying 'When Cows fly'." "You mean 'When Pigs Fly'." "Oh no. That occurs with some regularity."

[@slicerneons3300]

This was a great series. I hope for more, and would like to know more about her dad. Twig is adorable.

[@VeronicaStorm98]

I watched the first episode because I didn't want my sister to catch me watching MLP. I enjoyed it. It has nice morals, interesting/mysterious lore, and Hilda is a charming protagonist.

[@BNK2442]

"...I didn't want my sister to catch me watching MLP." XD

[@shakurburton9358]

Hilda is Netflix's best effort for me, personally. And I can only hope more people give it a chance, especially since Season 2 is coming next year. All I can say to that is BRING. IT. ON. And may it be just as good, if not better, than what we've gotten so far, IMHO.

[@meanncat3050]

I found it by someone saying it in passing while criticising another show...I think it was High Guardian Spice because of the similar art style and that whole "magical/mythical" feel. The show is doing better than a lot of shows and it doesn't even get advertisements. It literally has no choice but stand on its own, not even cleverly edited advertisements and previews are helping, much less journalists and twitter. Which is how it should be, if your show can't stand by itself without journalists shoving it in your face then you probably shouldn't publish it yet.

[@Junept2]

I agree, it’s a really good show! I love these types of whimsical natured shows and the warm atmosphere that comes with it. One thing I’d recommend for you two (the hosts) is using talk sprites to represent who’s talking when because I think you guys talk very similar and at times, it’s difficult to understand which of you is talking.

[@SapphireRavenmoon]

I second the sprite thing as half the time it just sounds like they're one person to me

[@randox124]

So glad you two watched this show. It's a very mellow, loving, and entrancing show. I loved this series so much. Love hearing y'all review and talk about other cartoons.

[@crazygrrl53]

Yes!!! I'm so glad you guys like Hilda! It's such a fun and interesting show! I'm excited for more! Also, I saw a trailer for it here on YT

[@lad1198]

When it just came out i became a big fan

[@CreativaArtly]

I just stumbled upon this on my own on Netflix and it is just so cute. I loved it and enjoyed it so much.

[@Drmercurious]

I am a white CIS straight male, and OMF THIS IS SOOOO CUTE. Instant fan, just LOVE this. It FEELS like a modern-fantasy story and the fantasy FEELS very...ancient.

[@nairocamilo]

A mix! I saw two ads on KZbin, and everything else was videos and twitter profiles. For me, Hilda is the The most immersive fantasy animation I've watched last year

[@theonefriendwhohasnolife]

7:35 top notch encouragement can see why you guys like him.

[@Asaylum117]

This show is great and it always makes me feel at peace everytime I watch it.

[@KTChamberlain]

I was pleasantly surprised to learn that Hilda was voiced by Bella Ramsay. My introduction to her as an actress was Lyanna Mormont in Game of Thrones Season 6. At times I jokingly imagine Hilda saying, "Bear Island knows no king but the King in the North, whose name is Stark."

[@missunitedsteaks3058]

The Hilda ghosts made me think about how when I was younger I always thought, if there's no necromancer around, skeleton enemies were just bones haunted by their ghosts.

[@greenergrass4060]

Hilda is such a beatiful show! Definitely earned a spot in my top 10 faves

[@sonicroze]

I have seen it come up on Netflix but have been hesitant to check it out. It's a nice change of pace, hearing you guys talk about a good show with some flaws for once. I do like what I see. As you said, the animation is fluid and consistent, unlike some shows I could name. Gravity falls also had fluidity and consistency, and I'm not a big fan of the calarts style, but I'm willing to look past it for a good show.

[@royriley6282]

Netflix removed the rating system, to protect favored personalities and properties. Shows like Hilda which are truly great, but lacking in publicity are the casualty.

[@imp360]

I saw it in recommendations but wasn't too sure about it, but after hearing this I'll give it a shot

[@Lawthefilmmaker]

I might check it out, you guys should review Captain Marvel.

[@barrankobama4840]

Hilda is a fantastic series, i really hope they will do a second season.

[@darthfox45]

More people need to see this show!

[@sonicsnake44]

I first saw it on Netflix when browsing through selections. Watched the trailer and immediately fall in love with with the show.

[@diannerenard]

Reminds me of gravity falls as you said, and of adventure time. That is a good thing by the way. Said that, it is a real shame they shilled she-ra so much while this one went almost unnoticed.

[@nolangerrans6083]

I actually saw a trailer before the show released here on youtube, so ive been one of the people spreading it

[@BlackStar345Rose]

I love love LOVE this show, wish I had this growing up. I hope season 2 comes soon!

[@josepholsen9831]

I’m a cartoon nerd from way back, consuming everything, and yet until your video I’ve never heard of “Hilda”. Gonna scroll through Netflix to see what other gems are hidden there. I knew they had Anime exclusives though.

[@stevethepaidintern196]

I'm curious about the librarian out of all other characters. She seems kinda sketchy but is still goodwilled and she works at a library. I think and hope she'll get her own episode someday. Also, I love the show, it's a nice change of pace.

[@raknai]

I already knew the Graphic novel and was a surprise when I turned the Netflix on and find it.

[@cybersketcher1130]

I kinda want to get Netflix just for this show.

[@nixthelapin9869]

I found it through my sister, who found out through a friend at school. Totally in love with this!!

[@larryphilby4918]

The color palette reminds me of the original Technicolor Two-color Process films of early animation. It's an interesting take; it is not bright and colorful like most cartoons. It's more subtle because really vibrant colors do not seem to be represented.

[@rebeccam4746]

Love this show! Glad to hear others enjoy it to. Found out about it via the KZbinr Cellspex, i think that's her channel name, and a friend. Look forward to season 2. I actually liked it more than Gravity Falls. I like parts of Gravity Falls, but can't stand Mabel or the overall cynicism of the show, or how morally grey everything is in that show. I love the more wholesome and charming feel of Hilda. It almost has a Fred Rodgers and the land of make believe feel to it.

[@sdgfuiahbgksatfbvgeawsdkf55]

Literally everything said in this video (except for alfur being you're favorite character) I agree with 100%

[@rosiesilk2218]

I've already have seen the show and i love hilda and the other characters in the series.

[@mikaelahobart8237]

It did remind me a lot of Gravity Falls, but I also got a lot of Hayao Miyazaki movie vibes, especially with the supernatural characters themselves. I discovered and binged it browsing through Netflix while I was sick with the flu and it made me feel really good while I was watching it. I recommended this show to everyone I know, it bums me out that it's so unknown. Your channel is only about the third place I've seen it be mentioned, I'm glad it's getting around more! :)

[@ArtKing3000]

This show looks & sounds really interesting, I'll have to give it a watch.

[@SapphireRavenmoon]

I watched this as it came out and I really love it, it's just such a relaxing show to watch ^^

[@TheOtakuNinja69]

I wasn’t advertised about this series. I found it when I was browsing on Netflix because was really wanting to watch some cartoons, I saw the list of recent releases and it looked interesting so I watched it. Twig was my favorite character.

[@nospacesWFT]

Some clairvoyance from the future (as this video was published in 2019), but I finished all of the currently available episodes of Hilda recently; Netflix still does not greatly promote the show, only seeming to come up if you seek out other cartoons on the platform already. Truly an underrated gem and a welcome adventure for one who avidly watched Gravity Falls during its original run.

[@mslightbulb]

Well, the color palette did it for me.

[@raknasemcensura]

I find by accident. I know that the Graphic Novels exist because I saw selling and look at a couple of pages by curiosity. I liked the art, but didn't read a single word, Just gave a quick look and get off, One day I turn on Netflix and it was there. Started to watch just to see how was the animation and watched half of the show. It is delightful.

[@Saltedroastedcaramel]

I only knew of Hilda because it was second running to the She ra reboot when it had an award 😒

[@Caligulon]

Loved Hilda and the soundtrack

[@dejiadeleye3974]

Love the Music in this video, is this the soundtrack from the show

[@mjtannertwins]

It's not. It's free music available for KZbin. You can find it here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/faCshH-HrZKKpZo

[@Orkprof]

I accidentally stumbled into Hilda while I was at some friends' place. Their daughter was watching it, and I started watching along. Later I looked it up on my own Netflix and got hooked. Though I was pretty disappointed when months later, I asked my friends' kid if she remembered about it, and she didn't. At all. 😅😒

[@clarkside4493]

I enjoyed the art style and world and the characters, but it is really frustrating that the show doesn't often call Hilda out on her poor decisions. Like, her mother especially. This lady (while experiencing financial troubles no less) has wrecked her car, broke the law in plain sight, been cursed, and been lied to by her daughter. I don't recall much disciplinary action, but I do recall some strong "its the right thing to do" sentiments. Sure, there's a dog that's literally throwing up people being harbored in your house, but he's totally not THAT dangerous and getting him free is the right thing. I want to like the series more, but that bit is just makes me too angry. And the dog wasn't even that important! They built it up like its some significant thing, but nope, he's just lost. The elves are really fun, though.

[@leonardofarias8843]

Johanna called her out on her mistake she reprimended her in episode 8 Frida called her out at end of episode 9

[@darthsidious2653]

Wow. This series is excellent. Thanks. The only thing I watch now is animation on Netflix. It's much better than Gravity Falls.

[@AlgaeNymph]

I first learned of Hilda from Mythcreants: mythcreants.com/blog/planning-super-light-stories/

[@gingerdhaliwal5495]

Would you rather A. wait for all of the seasons or B. get all of the seasons now but have to skip the intro every time

[@khiclark31]

This video is the 1st I've heard of this show.

[@SuperCartiel]

'Hilda' is the most magnificent animated series NETFLIX has ever presented. It's up there with 'Voltron: Legendary Defender', and 'Race...Dragon'. But nobody knew 'Hilda was on because of 'She-Ra and the Princesses of Power'. Why not? Why push something bad and not promote something better? I don't get it.

[@Samaru163]

I love the show for many of the same reasons you guys do, so to make this comment relevant, I'll say what I disslike about Hilda. There are two things that bug me the most about Hilda: the human characters, and the fact that, despite the main conflict of the show being Hilda moving to Trollberg, most episodes gloss over her adjusting to the city. We never even get to see her first day at school, which I feel was a huge wasted opportunity, as the concept of going to classrooms to learn things not "relevant" to the natural world would be alien to someone like Hilda. As for the human characters, they're not bad, but I felt they all were pretty flat. Frieda is my least favourite because of how she is handled in the later half of the show (she gets REALLY spoiled and bitchy and, as you said, never apologizes for it). But I loved the magical creatures, the episode two left me so emotional, and I can't wait for the next season.

[@leonardofarias8843]

The apology could have been off-screen

[@Samaru163]

@@leonardofarias8843 it's way too important of a plotpoint to have been done offscreen, so if it was, that's lazy writing.

[@leonardofarias8843]

@@Samaru163 It's probably no one's fault it's probably a badly timed season break the staff had to rush things for some reason

[@Samaru163]

@@leonardofarias8843 It's not like the last two episodes of Hilda were jam packed with tightly knitted stories and plot-hooks. They could have easily wrote in an apology from Frieda, they just didn't.

[@leonardofarias8843]

@@Samaru163 In the graphic novel the camping trip and the BH are glued together the show is based on it Frida apologized to David at least

[@Charlie-Mouse]

Thanks for this review, I saw this show whilst browsing Netflix but given how their last shows had been preachy (looking at you She-Ra and Big Mouth 😡) I gave it a pass. Will definitely go and give it a try now.

[@adde9506]

Stopped this video two minutes in because you made me want to watch the show. You should totally check out The Deep as another underrated show available on Netflix.

[@carlacarrero4975]

Finally a show that people can't critize for being quote on quote cal arts also this show is soooooo fun 😊😍

[@MaverickhunterXZero]

This can lead to an overdose of whimsy.

[@watchforever1724]

Pal this show isn’t a hidden gem .People have talked about it

[@kevinvu5432]

I found Hilda a little concerning when she acted a little entitled when she was in the woods. But she does seem different in the first one. I did enjoy the series. I just found her friends not that likable.

[@sonicyuuki2292]

I'll approach this series cautiosly. I don't want to go through it thinking it's going to be good because everyone said so, only to realize that the series itself is just boring (She-ra and pincesses of power anyone?)

[@vicabrantes5953]

Is not She-ra fault that Hilda went underground... Netflix doesn't have to choose just one serie to advertise at time... A lot of bad movies, series and animation also get toons of advertises, but people are just pissed of because of She-ra... Guess why She-ra is so easy to sell??? (Is also a pretty okay series, kinda childish but very enjoyable)

[@vedymin1]

Well, this must be how the left imagines living in a single parent household looks like :) Great adventures and life lessons to be had :) Still, wasn't sure about some of them though. Overall, quite a nice show for kids.

[@magicalsketches2799]

It was in my suggestions on Netflix. It’s a nice show but pretty forgettable. I watched 4 episodes during winter break but forgotten about it tell now. It does have a sort of Gravity Fall feel to it too