The Trolls franchise will continue with the third theatrical installment, Trolls 3, set for a 2023 release date. Meanwhile, the streaming series Trolls: TrollsTopia came to a close on August 15, 2022, serving as the story that will be picked up for the film to build upon.
Fans will no doubt be searching for similar shows to entertain them after TrollsTopia’s conclusion. Fortunately, there are more than several to indulge in, ranging from action-based ones like Kung Fu Panda: The Paws of Destiny to those geared to a very young audience, such as Dora the Explorer. It’s interesting to see what aspects will appeal most to TrollsTopia fans.
Animaniacs (2020-)
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Not many are aware that Animaniacs is a cartoon production by Steven Spielberg, although it is very well known overall. Fans of TrollsTopia will enjoy the revival in particular because of the focus on whimsical comedy and the dynamic between the three lead characters.
TrollsTopia viewers will also enjoy the witty nature of Animaniacs, which has enough adult references to appeal to an older audience as well. Animaniacs never takes itself seriously, making it a breezy watch that brings plenty of laughs in every short story segment featured.
House Of Mouse (2001-03)
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House of Mouse was an ambitious crossover event for Disney, with just about every cartoon character thus far featured in the series. While there are many Mickey Mouse cartoon shorts to watch, the general outline is around Mickey’s ownership of a club frequented by the Disney cartoon community.
TrollsTopia features the main characters’ attempts to establish a haven for all Trolls involved, which is along the lines of what can be found in House of Mouse. The series also has several mischievous characters causing mayhem that the protagonists have to deal with to keep the club running.
Glitch Techs (2020)
Stream On Netflix
Glitch Techs is about a group of youngsters in a cyberpunk setting where they are tasked with capturing glitches that escape games into the real world. The style and presentation are similar to Trolls: TrollsTopia, in that there’s a great level of immersion through the colorful palette.
TrollsTopia fans will find the theme of friendship and synergy in Glitch Techs that they love, as the series depends on the team’s chemistry. Glitch Techs takes a fast-paced approach to its storytelling that blends perfectly with the splash of colors that form part of the viewing experience.
Wizards: Tales Of Arcadia (2020)
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Wizards: Tales Of Arcadia is about a former apprentice of Merlin who travels back in time with his team to defend Camelot, hoping to prove his worth. Although Wizards: Tales Of Arcadia has a lot of action, it’s comparable to Trolls: TrollsTopia through the way the protagonists behave.
TrollsTopia sees Poppy leading her people against forces that threaten her, while Wizards: Tales Of Arcadia has Douxie attempt the same. The limited series has a concise story from start to finish, which leaves no plot threads hanging for a show that is complete in every way.
All Hail King Julien (2014-17)
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Madagascar fans will be well aware of King Julien, who headlines this prequel. It follows Julien during his ascent to the throne and his struggles at keeping the lemur community intact. Trolls: TrollsTopia has pretty much the same outline, only with trolls in place of lemurs.
All Hail King Julien has a slapstick quality that makes it an easy watch for young viewers, with Madagascar enthusiasts also getting to see how the character got to where he was in the films. TrollsTopia fans will like how All Hail King Julien reserves a place for the king’s growth into a leader like Poppy has in the former series.
Monsters At Work (2021-)
Stream On Disney+
There are a lot of great characters in Monsters at Work, including the original duo of Sulley and Mike. The show is both a prequel and sequel to the first film, depicting the lives of the monsters during their work. Trolls: TrollsTopia viewers will find the tight-knit aspect of the series to be a selling point.
TrollsTopia shows the characters trying and stumbling during their attempts to co-exist, which is what Monsters at Work also has on show. The series generally follows the hilarious pratfalls of the main characters, with the intervention of Sulley and Mike at various points.
Kung Fu Panda: The Paws Of Destiny (2018-19)
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While fans will be getting answers to burning questions in Kung Fu Panda 4, Po’s adventures continued in Kung Fu Panda: The Paws of Destiny. It sees Po training four pandas in martial arts after they are imbued with legendary chi that makes them fit to defend the Forbidden City.
Trolls: TrollsTopia fans will find the adorable energy that Kung Fu Panda: The Paws of Destiny brings to be a definite plus point. Both shows feature kooky protagonists training youngsters in protecting their people, with The Paws of Destiny having the same eccentric style as the movies.
Trash Truck (2020-21)
Stream On Netflix
Trolls: TrollsTopia is a children’s show at hearts and it doesn’t get much more kid-friendly than Trash Truck. The series is about a young boy named Hank who befriends the titular truck and explores his environment with the latter’s help and guidance.
TrollsTopia has exploration deeply rooted within it, as Poppy looks to expand the trolls’ homeland by finding new places. Similarly, Trash Truck has the two main characters learn just how vast their world is, learning important lessons along the way about friendship and loyalty.
Dora The Explorer (2000-19)
Stream On Paramount+
Dora the Explorer has been a popular children’s cartoon for decades, depicting the travels of a young girl as she embarks on numerous quests to search for hidden items. Dora the Explorer and Trolls: TrollsTopia have the friendship aspect in common, as Dora is accompanied by Boots the Monkey while Poppy has Branch to lean on.
TrollsTopia fans will find the innocent outlook of Dora the Explorer to be charming, as the former show also has a wholesome quality to it. Dora the Explorer seeks to teach its viewers important lessons in each episode, with its travel-based outline holding true in each episode.
Trolls: The Beat Goes On! (2019-20)
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Trolls: TrollsTopia was preceded by Trolls: The Beat Goes On!, which is essential viewing for fans who want to follow the characters’ whole story. This series continues the story of the trolls after the end of the first movie and serves as a bridge for the events of the second film.
Trolls: The Beat Goes On! will make TrollsTopia viewers feel at home, who will be charmed by the additional focus on music and dancing in this show. It has a more laidback tone compared to TrollsTopia because the story is set earlier in the timeline, so checking it out will be a breeze for Trolls fans.