There are many animated television shows out there that have major success and wide acclaim.
Television shows like The Simpsons and Bob's Bugers are well-known and loved, but there are many other cartoon shows out there that are underrated.
Here are 10+ cartoon television series that fans totally recommend and stand by. You might want to check some of these out!
Mission Hill originally aired on The WB before being picked up by Adult Swim.
It follows characters in the 20-30-year-old range figuring life out in the big city.
Fans claim it's really underrated and offers a lot of insight and witty dialogue.
While many people know and love Avatar: The Last Airbender, the sequel is more underrated.
While it is different than the original, the last two seasons of Legend of Korra are nearly on par with the original.
Plus, it features appearances from some of the original, beloved characters like Aang and Uncle Iroh.
Archer is one show on this list you might have heard of, but it's often overlooked compared to other animated shows made for adults.
The series is a satire of the spy genre, and it has great voice acting and a fresh take. Fans of jaded humor tend to like this series.
While many of the cartoons on this list are for adults, some are for children or for people of all ages.
Pepper Ann was a Disney television series from the late '90s that is often overlooked and forgotten. But, fans of the series say it was a Saturday morning cartoon classic.
Many fans feel that this series is underrated because it is always competing with The Simpsons as The Critic was created by producers AJ Jean and Mike Reiss.
However, those who love the series feel it has a great combo of voice acting, animation, and neurotic humor.
This Adult Swim creation followed the Hanna-Barbera character, Birdman, in his new, unique job as a lawyer for other cartoon characters.
Those who love the series say it was hilarious and funny, and they loved seeing other characters, like Scooby-Doo and Fred Flinstone, show up in need of legal help.
The thing that makes this show so memorable is that Dr. Katz, the title character, has many famous patients including comedians and actors.
The animation style is a little out there, but if you can get past that, many fans swear by this show.
This series which is loosely based on the original from the '80s gained some acclaim by including great LGBT+ representation for a children's animated series.
However, many people don't realize the show is extremely well-made and appeals to people of all ages.
Fans feel it's similar in quality to shows like Avatar: The Last Airbender.
This series is one that aired on Nickelodeon in the mid-'90s, and while some people have heard of it, the show didn't get as much attention as others from the era.
But, it's still a cult classic amongst some fans, and it has a very '90s feel and aesthetic.
This Cartoon Network series was just one standalone season, so this might be why not many people know about it.
It follows two brothers into a forest called the Unknown. The animation is great, and fans love the dark fairytale elements of the show.
It's a well-written series that isn't what you'd expect.
While most people have heard of Family Guy, many haven't heard of Seth MacFarlane's other series.
It's a similar animation style and the same kind of twisted humor, but it has more political and social satire. Fans say you should watch just for the character of Roger the Alien.
Superman: The Animated Series aired in the late '90s, and it is often forgotten about as most people only remember the Justice League cartoon.
However, fans loved the action sequences and feel it's one of the best versions of Superman.
This series aired on Fox at the same time as many other animated superhero shows, so it flew under the reader.
It's a series that follows a very strange superhero, and fans feel it was creative, smart, and ahead of its time.
This Disney series aired in the '90s, but it's still interesting to watch today.
While it's a bit melodramatic, the concept of gargoyles protecting New York City from harm is pretty cool. Also, this is a cartoon suited for many age groups.
Even casual fans of Star Trek know there have been many different series and films over the years, but not everyone has heard of this animated show from the '70s.
It's basically the fourth season after the original series went off the air. The series even featured many of the same actors, including William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy.
