The Secret Origins of Darkwing Duck
- Episode aired Oct 23, 1991
- TV-Y7
- 22m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
157
YOUR RATING
At a museum 200 years in the future Gosaloid and Honkulon hear the story of the mythical Darkwing Duck.At a museum 200 years in the future Gosaloid and Honkulon hear the story of the mythical Darkwing Duck.At a museum 200 years in the future Gosaloid and Honkulon hear the story of the mythical Darkwing Duck.
Rene Auberjonois
- Venerable One
- (voice)
- …
Christine Cavanaugh
- Gosaloid
- (voice)
- …
Jim Cummings
- Darkwing Duck
- (voice)
- …
Katie Leigh
- Honkulon
- (voice)
Terence McGovern
- Launchpad McQuack
- (voice)
- (as Terry McGovern)
Zelda Rubinstein
- Darkwing Duck's Mother
- (voice)
- (as Zelda Rubenstein)
- …
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Did you know
- GoofsWhen Gosaloid bumps into the other kids visiting the museum, part of a girl's pants, which are blue, is briefly colored incorrectly, making it seem as though she's bottomless and as if the pant legs are thigh-high boots. Then, her pants are entirely blue again.
- Quotes
Darkwing Duck: I am the terror that flaps in the night. I am the hero that every culture in every world needs. I am Darkwing Duck!
- ConnectionsSpoofs Superman (1978)
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Mythical Darkwing
'Darkwing Duck' has always been a show dear to my heart. One of those favourites from a young age that holds up really well, and is even more entertaining through adult eyes from appreciating the writing and stories even more.
Have been on a roll reviewing individual episodes for certain shows, animated, non-animated and of as many genres as possible (many as part of certain quests), and decided to do it with 'Darkwing Duck' and some others. Something that, as expected and hoped, has proven to be a more than worthwhile project and experience. "The Secret Origins of Darkwing Duck" is a very interesting and enjoyable episode if not one of the show's best.
For my tastes there are a few too many characters that clutter the story a little, some serving more point to the story than others.
The animation is very colourful and atmospheric as always however. The music matches what is going on perfectly while it is impossible to forget one of the catchiest theme songs in animation.
Writing is witty, very funny without being too silly and thought-probing without being complicated. Things don't get too childish and it is all easy to follow. The story is compelling and lively in pace without being rushed, and executes a nice idea imaginatively without being too silly. Darkwing is an immensely likeable and fun title character and Launchpad never fails to bring a smile to my face. Gossalyn adds a lot of spunk and really spices things up even more, she is not a brat neither is she too overly-cute.
Jim Cummings fits Darkwing like a glove, it is always lovely to hear him in non-villain roles when he excels just as well in them. Christine Cavanaugh is a major part of why Gossalyn works so well as a character, and Terence McGovern is note-perfect for Launchpad. The voice acting is very good.
Overall, very interesting and enjoyable, with less characters it would have been even better. 8/10 Bethany Cox
Have been on a roll reviewing individual episodes for certain shows, animated, non-animated and of as many genres as possible (many as part of certain quests), and decided to do it with 'Darkwing Duck' and some others. Something that, as expected and hoped, has proven to be a more than worthwhile project and experience. "The Secret Origins of Darkwing Duck" is a very interesting and enjoyable episode if not one of the show's best.
For my tastes there are a few too many characters that clutter the story a little, some serving more point to the story than others.
The animation is very colourful and atmospheric as always however. The music matches what is going on perfectly while it is impossible to forget one of the catchiest theme songs in animation.
Writing is witty, very funny without being too silly and thought-probing without being complicated. Things don't get too childish and it is all easy to follow. The story is compelling and lively in pace without being rushed, and executes a nice idea imaginatively without being too silly. Darkwing is an immensely likeable and fun title character and Launchpad never fails to bring a smile to my face. Gossalyn adds a lot of spunk and really spices things up even more, she is not a brat neither is she too overly-cute.
Jim Cummings fits Darkwing like a glove, it is always lovely to hear him in non-villain roles when he excels just as well in them. Christine Cavanaugh is a major part of why Gossalyn works so well as a character, and Terence McGovern is note-perfect for Launchpad. The voice acting is very good.
Overall, very interesting and enjoyable, with less characters it would have been even better. 8/10 Bethany Cox
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- May 23, 2018
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