Sonic’s Friend Knuckles To Get His Own TV Show

14 Comments | knuckles, paramount, paramount plus, sega, Sonic the Hedgehog | By Peter Paltridge | April 17, 2023 | 2 minutes of reading

Sonic has had plenty of TV shows (the latest one, Sonic Prime, is running right now on Netflix). But he has a tendency to (hedge)hog the spotlight. We’re sure other people in his circle of contacts would appreciate breaking out into shows of their own. It took thirty years, but after making his debut in Sonic 3 for Genesis, Knuckles the Echidna will finally receive his own star vehicle, which for now is just appropriately called “Knuckles.”

Apparently we’re slow on this one: the Knuckles TV show was first announced in February of last year. We don’t remember hearing anything about it then. But we’re hearing about it now. This series will pick up on the continuity from the two Sonic movies, which, yes, means Idris Elba will be reprising the red, spiky-handed, surly animal.

In fact they managed to get every major player back for this show, which is impressive. The two humans, Wade Whipple and his wife Maddie, will appear and be played by their movie actors, Adam Pally and Tika Sumpter. Little is known of the overall plot but Sega tossed out this summary: “Knuckles agrees to train Wade as his protégé and teach him the ways of the Echidna warrior.” Other cast members will include Edi Patterson (“The Righteous Gemstones”), Julian Barratt (“Mindhorn”), Scott Mescudi (“Don’t Look Up”), and Ellie Taylor (“Ted Lasso”).

Whenever it’s done (there’s no release window yet), Knuckles will appear on Paramount+. A third Sonic movie is scheduled to hit theaters December 20, 2024.

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0preretgf90

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#1 Apr 17, 2023

I never expected that Knuckles is finally getting his own TV show! It's about time he gets to shine in the spotlight and show off his skills as an Echidna warrior. And with the original movie cast returning, including the talented Idris Elba as Knuckles, I have no doubt this show will be a hit. I can't wait to see what kind of adventures he'll take us on.

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Massandjé

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#2 Apr 17, 2023

Video Game adaptations are in! I'm so glad to hear that Tika Sumpter fought for her character to have a more prominent role in the Sonic movies. It's frustrating when talented actors are relegated to the sidelines or given nothing to do but stand around and look pretty. Maddie was a great addition to the movies and I'm excited to see her return in the Knuckles TV show. I really loved her in the show Mixed'sh and I was so mad when that show got canceled.

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Trevor

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#3 Apr 17, 2023

Fantastic! I've always been a big fan of the Sonic franchise, and it's great to see other characters from the series get their own time to shine. The fact that the original movie cast is returning is also a great sign - I can't wait to see how they continue to bring these beloved characters to life.

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BigChris

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#4 Apr 17, 2023

How cool it is that Knuckles getting his own TV show! With Sonic already having multiple shows and movies, it's great to see other characters from the series finally getting their own spotlight. I'm curious to see how the show will approach Knuckles' character and how it will fit into the larger Sonic universe.I have no objections to this new era of video game movies, especially if it surpasses the dullness of superhero films, which have long since lost their allure.At the very least, video game movies are entertaining, silly, and don't take themselves too seriously. and usually less boring than your typical Marvel/DC fare

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Toto_Tornado

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#5 Apr 17, 2023

The Sonic franchise has always been known for its colorful and fun characters, so it's great to see Knuckles getting his own chance to shine. I'm looking forward to seeing how the show approaches his character and what new stories and adventures they come up with. With such a talented cast and creative team, I'm sure it will be a great addition to the Sonic universe.

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blueoak3245

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#6 Apr 17, 2023

I'm cautiously optimistic about the Knuckles TV show. It's always exciting to see new projects announced, but I hope it lives up to the hype and stays true to the hype.

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Albert Whiskers

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#7 Apr 17, 2023

It's great to see Knuckles getting his own TV show, and even better that they managed to get all the major players back for it. I'm curious to see where they take the story and if Sonic will make an appearance. I think the trend of video game movies is a welcome change from the superhero movie craze that has dominated the box office for so long. While some video game adaptations have been hit or miss, they do offer a fun and entertaining escape from reality. Sonic is one of those adaptations that does not insult the fans like those Resident Evil ones.

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