Among Us’ Animated Series Based On Game Drops All Episodes; Trailer
Paramount+ has announced the surprise premiere of its new original animated series, Among Us. The show is based on the globally popular social deception game and is now available for streaming.
Series stars Yvette Nicole Brown and Liv Hewson shared the news at Summer Game Fest Friday in Los Angeles. All ten episodes of the series are currently available exclusively on Paramount+.
A Galactic Mission of Deception
Created by Owen Dennis, known for Infinity Train, the series is produced by CBS Studios and Innersloth. The animation was produced by Titmouse.
The plot centers on a group of eccentric, monochromatic Crewmates on a ship transporting junk across the galaxy. The group must root out an Impostor in their midst before they fall victim to its villainous designs.
An Ensemble Voice Cast
The series features a high-profile voice cast to bring the Crewmates to life. Yvette Nicole Brown voices “Orange,” while Liv Hewson takes on the role of “Black.”
The cast also includes:
- Kimiko Glenn as “Cyan”
- Ashley Johnson as “Purple”
- Wayne Knight as “Lime”
- Phil LaMarr as “Brown”
- Randall Park as “Red”
- Dan Stevens as “Blue”
- Debra Wilson as “Yellow” and “Computer”
- Elijah Wood as “Green”
- Patton Oswalt as “White”
The Impact of a Global Phenomenon
The series arrives following the massive success of the original game. At its peak in Q4 2020, the game reached nearly 500 million monthly active users.
The game’s influence extended deep into digital media, generating more than 4 billion views on YouTube and over 1.22 billion viewing sessions on Twitch. It maintained Top 100 placements in nearly every market worldwide during its peak.
Future Outlook
Given the game’s historical reach, the series could potentially attract a vast international viewership. This success may lead to further expansions of the Among Us brand on streaming platforms.
Depending on audience reception, a possible next step could be the development of additional seasons to further explore the galaxy and the nature of the Impostors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch the Among Us animated series?
All ten episodes are available exclusively on Paramount+.
Who is the creator of the series?
The series was created by Owen Dennis, who also serves as an executive producer.
What is the premise of the show?
The show follows monochromatic Crewmates transporting junk across the galaxy who must find an Impostor among them.
Do you think the social deception elements of the game will translate well to an animated series?