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Unlike the original 1987 series, which was largely episodic, the 2017 reboot is built on a foundation of long-term character growth and serialized mystery.
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Key Characters & Voice Cast
- Scrooge McDuck (David Tennant) – A legendary, world-famous adventurer who is the richest duck in the world. Gruff, stubborn, but deeply caring for his family.
- Huey Duck (Danny Pudi) – The eldest triplet. Logical, organized, and the keeper of the "Junior Woodchuck Guidebook." Wears red.
- Dewey Duck (Ben Schwartz) – The middle triplet. Dramatic, eager for adventure, and often the one who gets the family into trouble. Wears blue.
- Louie Duck (Bobby Moynihan) – The youngest triplet. Laid-back, cunning, and the schemer who prefers easy success over hard work. Wears green.
- Donald Duck (Tony Anselmo) – The boys' overprotective, unlucky uncle. Initially leaves the boys with Scrooge to focus on a job interview. Later becomes a key adventurer.
- Webby Vanderquack (Kate Micucci) – Scrooge's enthusiastic, slightly odd great-niece who lives in the mansion. Highly trained in combat and trivia, desperate for friends and family.
- Mrs. Beakley (Toks Olagundoye) – Webby's grandmother and Scrooge's no-nonsense head of security (and a former spy).
- Launchpad McQuack (Beck Bennett) – Scrooge's dim-witted but loyal pilot, famous for crashing every vehicle he flies.
- Della Duck (Paget Brewster) – The long-lost mother of Huey, Dewey, and Louie, and Donald's twin sister. An ace pilot who was lost on the moon for over a decade.
- Flintheart Glomgold (Keith Ferguson) – Scrooge's unhinged, South African-accented rival who will stop at nothing to be "the richest duck in the world."
- Magica De Spell (Catherine Tate) – A powerful sorceress from Italy who wants Scrooge's Number One Dime to gain ultimate power.
- Mark Beaks (Josh Brener) – A tech-obsessed, millennial billionaire parody of social media influencers and startup CEOs.
The 2017 reboot of is widely considered a "gold standard" for revivals, successfully modernizing the 1987 classic by shifting from a strictly episodic treasure-hunt format to a serialized family drama. Unlike the original 1987 series, which was largely
- Nostalgia: If you grew up watching the original DuckTales, this reboot is a great way to relive fond memories with a modern spin.
- New to the franchise: Even if you're not familiar with the original series, the 2017 DuckTales is an excellent introduction to the world of Scrooge McDuck and his friends.
- Family-friendly: The show's blend of humor, adventure, and heart makes it an excellent choice for family viewing.
Dewey is the attention-seeking middle child driven by adventure. Scrooge McDuck (David Tennant) – A legendary, world-famous
The "DAU" (Disney Afternoon Universe): Characters from Darkwing Duck, TaleSpin, Goof Troop, and Rescue Rangers appear as part of the shared world.
, effectively creating a shared "Duck-verse" for modern audiences. DuckTales TV Review | Common Sense Media