10 Nostalgic Shows/Movies You Forgot About
I get it, your daily life gets busy and it’s hard to keep track of your passions much less remember what you were into when you were younger. In case you’re in the mood for a walk down memory lane, here is a list of 10 nostalgic shows/movies that might help you reconnect with your inner child…
Remember ThunderCats? The original ThunderCats was a highly popular and successful animated show, being one of the top-rated shows during the Golden Age of cartoons. The show’s use of moral values, a unique aesthetic, captivating storytelling, and memorable characters has contributed to its long lasting appeal.
Unless you have kids you likely haven’t thought about this one in a bit. Learning the alphabet and how to count was made easy with the Sesame Street characters and became a common experience in many peoples’ childhood.
Like Sesame Street, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is alive and well but nostalgia still remains for the classic cartoon. Watching Michelangelo, Donatello, Leonardo, and Raphael eat pizza and defeat the bad guys was the perfect way to unwind after school or kick off the weekend with some morning cartoons.
Transformers has had so many adaptations throughout the years and is considered one of the most iconic shows of the 1980s. Of course you have your classic characters like Optimus Prime, Grimlock, and Megatron, but one series you may have forgotten about is Beast Wars. Although Beast Wars was met with hesitation from fans, it is now considered to be among the finest examples of Transformers storytelling, striking a happy balance between character, humour, and story. The show’s CGI was revolutionary at the time and quickly became a fan favourite.
Although The Iron Giant's marketing initially failed, it eventually gained its well deserved following and became a classic. Despite it being an animated film, it’s a real tear-jerker filled with themes of death, self-discovery, and the struggle to understand one’s place in the world. I’ll admit, this may be one that has stuck with you and wasn’t forgotten.
This is another franchise that hasn’t quite gone away but it’s likely been a while since you’ve watched a Charlie Brown show or movie. Peanuts and Snoopy is a very enduring franchise that has been well loved throughout many generations– with many parents passing it on to their kids.
Digimon Adventure is widely considered to be a classic anime series. Its unique blend of action, adventure, and focus on relationships between DigiDestined and their Digimon companions makes for a well-rounded show. The original series is a cornerstone of the Digimon franchise and has been recognized for its impact on the anime landscape.
This American superhero television series became a major pop culture phenomenon in the 1990s, launching the franchise and generating significant toy and merchandise sales. It was a box office success and beloved due to its campy humour and over-the-top action.
The G.I. Joe cartoon series was highly popular among young viewers and the action figures were seen everywhere. The show taught positive lessons through intense and riveting storytelling and remains a fondly remembered classic for many.
Although Batman is still extremely popular and there have been so many movies and shows created, the 1966 series remains a classic to both adults and children alike due to its introduction of now very popular characters (Catwoman, Penguin, The Joker, etc.) and its funny but serious writing. This series helped pave the way for what Batman has become today, making it a vital part of pop culture history.
Hopefully it’s been enjoyable to look back and reminisce on watching Saturday morning cartoons while eating a bowl of cereal (probably)! It’s never too late to feel like a kid again.