Eureka! (2022 TV series)

Eureka! is an animated television series created by Norton Virgien and Niamh Sharkey that aired on Disney Junior from June 22, 2022 to March 24, 2023. The series is produced by animation studio Brown Bag Films. It centers on Eureka, a young prehistoric girl who uses scientific thinking to solve problems.

Premise
In the Stone Age location of Rocky Falls, a prehistoric girl named Eureka enjoys going on adventures and building gadgets to help improve the lifestyles of her family and friends.

Main

 * Eureka (voiced by Ruth Righi ) is a liberal and open-minded prehistoric girl who is also an inventor way ahead of her time. She was credited as being responsible for inventing the wheel. To make an invention, Eureka would do something called "Thinkering" (a combination of the words thinking and tinkering).
 * Roxy (voiced by Renée Elise Goldsberry ) is Eureka's mother who is the proprietor and chef of Paleo, Rocky Falls' only restaurant.
 * Rollo (voiced by Lil Rel Howery ) is Eureka's father who owns the pottery shop and is an expert potter.
 * Ohm (voiced by Javier Muñoz ) is Eureka's teacher who has an outdoor classroom.
 * Pepper (voiced by Kai Zen ) is one of Eureka's best friends. She's courageous and has super-strength.
 * Barry (voiced by Devin Trey Campbell ) is one of Eureka's best friends. He's an artist and a drummer.
 * Murphy (vocal effects provided by Fred Tatasciore ) is Eureka's pet woolly mammoth. Eureka adopted Murphy after saving him from being trapped under a fallen tree branch.
 * Dipply (vocal effects provided by Fred Tatasciore) is Pepper's pet diplosaurus.

Recurring

 * Bog (voiced by Cade Tropeano) is a conservative boy and Eureka's classmate who likes being the leader.
 * Ump (vocal effects provided by Fred Tatasciore) is Bog's pet Glyptosaurus which evokes the traits of a Glyptodon and an armadillo.
 * Clod (voiced by Connor Andrade) is a turtle-loving boy and Eureka's classmate who is very loyal to Bog.
 * Julia (voiced by Madigan Kacmar) is a girl who is one of Eureka's classmates and an expert at playing the flute.
 * Ember (voiced by Sasha Knight) is a girl with blonde and blue hair who is one of Eureka's classmates.
 * Sierra (voiced by Ryan Michelle Bathé) is Barry's mother who is Rocky Falls' residential dentist.
 * Sandy (voiced by Wendell Pierce) is Barry's father who is Rocky Falls' residential handyman.
 * Dima (voiced by Kevin Michael Richardson) is Barry's grandfather.
 * Verna (voiced by Cree Summer) is Barry's grandmother.
 * Wanda (voiced by Loretta Devine) is Eureka's paternal grandmother who is a traveler.
 * Yonder (vocal effects provided by Fred Tatasciore) is a ground sloth who is Wanda's pet and travel companion.
 * Yurt (voiced by Sheila E.) is a celebrity drummer whom Barry looks up to.
 * Rockanne (voiced by Misty Copeland) is a dance instructor.
 * Chee (voiced by Ellie Kemper) is the school librarian.
 * Kanga Bird (also known as KB) (voiced by Jack McBrayer) is a dinosaur that evokes the traits of a Kangadon and a bird. Unlike other prehistoric animals in this show, KB is able to speak a few words. He becomes Barry's pet in "Be My KB".
 * Archi (voiced by Ian Ho)
 * Spruce and Cypress Stoneland (both voiced by Judah Howery) are twin brothers.
 * Olive (voiced by Aydrea Walden) and Ivy (voiced by Cree Summer) are Pepper's mothers.
 * Ferreka (vocal effects provided by Jan Johns) is the leader of a pack of mischievous bronto-ferrets. Her creativity which rivals that of Eureka earned her the name "Ferreka" which is a portmanteau of ferret and Eureka.

Release
Eureka! premiered on Disney Junior and on the Disney+ streaming service on June 22, 2022.

Critical response
Alex Reif of LaughingPlace.com said, "The inventions and gadgets Eureka creates range from practical ones in the real world to fantastical ones designed to enchant viewers. Embedded within these stories is some practical science, such as Eureka designing a lift and pulley system to free Murphy when he's stuck. There's also some fun educational opportunities for children watching with a parent over things like a sun dial being used to tell time in Eureka's outdoor classroom. Whether through her actions or the songs she sings, Eureka teaches kids to think outside the box to find solutions to problems. In addition to dinosaurs and fun prehistoric animals, Eureka's world is full of friends that add social lessons for kids through entertaining and engaging stories." Diondra Brown of Common Sense Media gave Eureka! a grade of five out of five stars, praised the depiction of positive messages and role models, stating that the show encourages to be true to oneself and promotes creativity, while noting the educational value and the diversity among the characters.

Accolades
The series was nominated for Outstanding Animated Series at the 2023 NAACP Image Awards. It received a nomination for Outstanding Casting for an Animated Program at the 2nd Children's and Family Emmy Awards.

Video games

 * Treehouse Builders.