This Short-Lived Cartoon Gave The Gods Of Greek Mythology An X-Men-Style Spin
Greek mythology is full of heroes and gods who are basically ancient superheroes, a premise this forgotten X-Men-esque cartoon ran wild with.
In the mid-2000s, a unique animated series titled "Class of the Titans" emerged on the Discovery Kids channel. This Canadian production cleverly blended ancient Greek mythology, superheroes, and teen angst into a single narrative. The show, which aired from 2005 to 2007, aired on Teletoon before moving to Discovery Kids in North America.
It follows the story of seven teenagers, all descendants of Greek heroes, who are brought together at Olympus High School in New Olympia to stop the ancient villain Cronus from escaping his Tartarus prison. Under the guidance of the gods themselves, these young heroes learn to harness their powers while battling mythical monsters.
The main characters include Jay (Jason-descendant), Atlanta (the sharpshooting hunter), Herry (the musclebound warrior), Archie (the cynical warrior), Theresa (the psychic martial artist), Odie (the tech-savvy strategist), and Neil (the narcissistic model). The series shares similarities with Marvel's superhero ensemble cartoons such as X-Men: The Animated Series and X-Men: Evolution, as well as recent shows like Disney's Percy Jackson and the Olympians.
Despite its niche appeal, "Class of the Titans" has garnered a devoted fanbase online, with several users praising its well-developed characters, engaging dynamics, and overall quality. The show has a 7.1 rating on IMDb and has even been featured on BuzzFeed's list of iconic ABC Kids programming. Today, viewers can stream the series on Prime Video or find every episode on YouTube.
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