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Knuckles is an American television miniseries created by John Whittington and Toby Ascher for the streaming service Paramount+, based on the Sonic the Hedgehog video game series published by Sega. It is a spin-off of the Sonic the Hedgehog film series and the first live-action Sonic television series. The series takes place between the events ...
Knuckles (Idris Elba) is Sonic's new friend. He is struggling to adjust to his new home. He becomes a mentor to small town deputy sheriff Wade Whipple (Adam Pally). He teaches the chubby man-child the ways of the Echidna warrior.
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- 2024-04-26
- Action, Adventure, Comedy
- Idris Elba, Adam Pally, Stockard Channing
Apr 26, 2024 · Studios Original Film + 2 more. Genres Action, Adventure, Family, Comedy. Knuckles embarks on a hilarious and action-packed journey of self-discovery as he agrees to train Wade as his protégé and teach him the ways of the Echidna warrior.
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- April 26, 2024
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is an live-action television miniseries and a spin-off of the Sonic the Hedgehog film series produced by Paramount Pictures. It was produced by Paramount Pictures via its television division and licensed by Sega. The full series was released on Paramount+ on April 26, 2024, being the second Sonic television series to be released on a streaming service after Sonic Prime. The show stars Knuckles the Echidna and Wade Whipple, and serves as a transition between Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Sonic the Hedgehog 3. The series consists of six episodes.
Knuckles agrees to train Wade as his protege and teach him the ways of the echidna warrior.
Voice cast
•Idris Elba as Knuckles the Echidna •Christopher Lloyd as Pachacamac •Ben Schwartz as Sonic the Hedgehog •Colleen O'Shaughnessey as Miles "Tails" Prower •Andy Heath as Knuckles' father •Jorma Taccone as Radio Host Reader
Live-action cast
•Adam Pally as Wade Whipple •Kit Rakusen as young Wade •Ellie Taylor as Agent Willoughby •Kid Cudi as Agent Mason •Rory McCann as The Buyer •Stockard Channing as Wendy Whipple •Edi Patterson as Wanda Whipple •Darcy Castle as young Wanda •Cary Elwes as "Pistol" Pete Whipple •Julian Barratt as Jack Sinclair •Tika Sumpter as Maddie Wachowski •Alice Tregonning as Susie Barnes •Paul Scheer as Gary N. Sinclair III Esq. •Rob Huebel as Dylan Beagleton •Graeme Thomas King as Agent Fairley •Anaya Thorley as Sally •Daniel Singh as Cattleprod Bounty Hunter •Fergus Craig as Bill Barnes •Owen Warren as Pete's bowling partner •Brian Yansen as a mailman •Katie Lusby as a dancer •Melissa Hartzel as a casino woman •Tony Coughlan as a welder worker •Robin March as Random Bowler •Ben Prout as Store Clerk •JJ Battell as Chain Bounty Hunter •Jaimi Barbakoff as Mrs. Barnes •Adam Kerr as Greasy Faced Kid •Ben Pugh-Cook as Autograph Seeker #1 •Anna Carina as Autograph Seeker #2 •Maxveal McLaren •Lesley Molony as Roulette Dealer •Douglas Utting as Red Mascot •Charlotte Workman as Casino Waitress •Jasmine Chiu as Cocktail Waitress •Paul Low-Hang as Blue Mascot
On February 11, 2024, it was confirmed that Tom Holkenborg wouldn't compose the show's music. Taking his place to compose the music of Knuckles is Tom Howe.
Two original songs were made for the show. The first being "Frickin' Human Race", also known as the "Knuckles Theme Song", and was used at the end credits of "Don't Ever Say I Wasn't There for You". The second being "Flames of Disaster", and was used during the rock opera musical of said episode.
The soundtrack, Knuckles (Music from the Paramount+ Original Series), was released alongside the show on April 26, 2024 on digital format. The soundtrack itself also includes both original songs.
The song, "Knuck If You Buck" by Crime Mob, was heavily used in promotions. In the show itself, "The Warrior" by Scandal was featured as the show's opening theme, as well as a few times on the show. Other featured songs in the show included "Our House" by Madness, "Green Onions" by Booker T. and the M.G.'s, "Belly Dancer" by Imanbek and BYOR, "Keep Movin' On" by MYLK, "Can I Kick It?" by A Tribe Called Quest, "Non, je ne regrette rien" by Edith Piaf, "Holding Out for a Hero" by Bonnie Tyler, "I Don't Want to Wait" by Paula Cole, "Rock You Like A Hurricane" by Scorpions, "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry" by Hank Williams, All The Small Things" by Blink-182, "Hava Nagila" by Barry and Batya Segal, "Good Morning" by Adam Cooper, "Send Me An Angel" by Real Life, "Damn It Feels Good To Be a Gangsta" by Geto Boys, "Scarface (Push It To The Limit)" by Paul Engemann, "The Story of My Old Man" by Good Charlotte, "Saturday Night’s Alright (For Fighting)" by Elton John, "Pick Up The Pieces" by Average White Band, "Whatta Band" by Salt-N-Pepa and En Vogue, and "Guardians at Heaven's Gate" by Bloodbound.
Among fans, Knuckles has received mixed to negative reviews due to Knuckles not getting much screentime in the second half of the series and receiving less screentime than Wade. It was also criticized by for its annoying characters alongside its goofy and silly humor.
In its premiere weekend, Knuckles became the most-watched Paramount+ original series of all time with more than 4 million hours streamed over that time frame. It also became Paramount+’s most watched kids and family title ever. According to Paramount, the launch of the series also had a positive impact on other Sonic the Hedgehog TV shows, as viewership soared 278% globally over the previous daily average. Jeff Grossman, Executive Vice President, Programming, Paramount+. also said, “The Sonic the Hedgehog fans came out in full-force, We’re so thrilled with the record-breaking performance of Knuckles and the incredible lift the whole Sonic universe has experienced following Knuckles‘ premiere.”
•The hat seen in the show's teaser image and that Jack Sinclair wears in the series before Wade takes it for himself and later gives it to Knuckles is a reference to the hat worn by Knuckles in Sonic the Hedgehog: The Movie (1996).
•This is the first Sonic television series not to feature Sonic's name in the title.
•This is the first live-action television series based on the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, and also the first television series where he or any of his character variations does not serve as the main protagonist. Sonic himself only appears in the first episode.
•Aside from flashbacks and mentions, this is the first series to not feature Robotnik.
•It is also the first one to not feature Amy and Shadow since their debuts in Sonic X.
•Kid Cudi previously sang "Stars in the Sky", which was featured as the end credits theme of Sonic the Hedgehog 2.
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Knuckles embarks on a hilarious and action-packed journey of self-discovery as he agrees to train Wade as his protégé and teach him the ways of the Echidna warrior.
Currently you are able to watch "Knuckles - Season 1" streaming on Paramount Plus, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel , Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, fuboTV or buy it as download on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Microsoft Store.
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