8 Animated Shows That Need An Adult Revamp
4. Powerpuff Girls
This list is mostly comprised of shows with niche, cult followings. This is the exception as the Powerpuff Girls was one of the most popular children's shows of its age, debuting in November of 1998. The show focused on three sisters, Blossom, Bubbles and Buttercup, as they protected the city of Townsville from evil for six seasons.
The Powerpuff Girls were arguably the most recognizable protagonists in the Cartoon Cartoons lineup and have remained in the hearts of fans since. The show boasted charming humor, lovable heroes, solid action sequences and a surprisingly deep roster of rogues and villains, including the demonic Him, the girls' male opposites the RowdyRuff Boys and the iconic primate punching bag Mojo JoJo.
The Powerpuff Girls seem like an odd choice for an adult makeover, but it really wouldn't be much of a leap. Adult doesn't necessarily mean violent or vulgar, just more sophisticated. Instead of stories being told in 11-minute segments, show creators could develop more involved storylines, much like Samurai Jack's revival.
With a more complex narrative and more leniency with action sequences, a Powerpuff Girls reboot on Adult Swim could not only give long-admired characters more depth, but also be a worthy parody of superhero tropes.