Phonearl Good start, but then it gets ruined

Kailansorac Clever, believable, and super fun to watch. It totally has replay value.

Gutsycurene Fanciful, disturbing, and wildly original, it announces the arrival of a fresh, bold voice in American cinema.

Delight Yes, absolutely, there is fun to be had, as well as many, many things to go boom, all amid an atmospheric urban jungle.

hellraiser7 Peter Pan was always one of my favorite fantasy stories when I was a kid, just the concept of flying, fighting pirates and being on an island where everyday was an adventure or you could simply do whatever you wanted; it was all so imaginative and beautiful. The story also had a universal effect, on one hand for the kids it's a great escapist adventure, and for the adults it's really makes us remember what it was like to be young and the subconscious desire to stay that way despite it not being forever. This show is one of my favorite animated shows that is also another under the radar gem which isn't underrated or overlooked but as time went on has became forgotten.Not a whole lot to say, The animation I think is great from the character designs, Jolly Roger, and most importantly Neverland which to me is the biggest highlight of the series. I really love the amount of detail to it, sections of the land are always different where in one section it's a place of ice, another a ongoing carnival, and other sections I don't want to give away, it's kinda like with the world in the video game "Zelda" where there is just always something different a mere distance away. They really were able to make it seem like Neverland was a place where anything could happen, adventure was at every turn, and anything is possible.The action is very good, I think it's well choreography and even like how they handled the flying. The music is excellent, I really love the theme song which to me is one of my personal favorite theme songs ever. It fits the show, it has sort of a shashbuckling adventure tone to it.I really love how they handled the story, they made it fun but they also weren't afraid to get at some of the dark aspects of the story which the original had, which helped tackle some Freudian themes on coming of age, our conflicting desire to want to stay innocent and young but at the same time to unavoidable know more about the adult world, to grow up and not be innocent forever. But also simply to always remember and stay in touch with the child in ourselves.And even the characters I think are all well rounded as well as well voice acted from Peter Pan to of course Captain Hook voiced well by one of my favorite actors Tim Curry whom is just excellent because he maintains menace but at times can be dryly comical.And this show has some memorable episodes that I think really show how much animation was taking the next step. I like how at times the show is multi focused where it's not always about Peter Pan and Hook but sometimes even Wendy, John, Tinkerbell and the others which I feel give these characters more to do but most importantly a certain sense of depth and emotions. But anyway some episodes were just fun escapist adventures but there were others where the show really can take a bit of an unfun turn or even just play with convention. One episode we learn the origin of the rivalry between Hook and Pan and it's a tragic story of terrible misunderstanding. Another where Pan inadvertently traveled in time and took Jane, Wendy's daughter to Neverland. But my favorite is the only two parter the episode had which to me is the darkest episode ever where we see Peter Pan grow up and Neverland is dying, and what's interesting about the episode is that it's actually more Tink's story and we truly see how truly strong her feelings for Pan are and they are more.I loved as a kid and I still do now which is why just like the original fantasy classic will never grow old.Rating: 4 stars

TheLittleSongbird I saw a fair amount of episodes on YouTube and I was shocked that they don't make cartoons like this anymore. This show deserves a lot more recognition, why is it so underrated. The animation and theme tune are fantastic, as are the voice talents. The animation is just amazing, and the theme tune is in my top 10 of the best theme tunes for an animated show ever along with Talespin and Darkwing Duck. Peter and the Darlings are very well done, and all the story lines are gripping and fun. But the highlight of the whole series, was Tim Curry in a phenomenal performance as Captain Hook, who thoroughly deserved the daytime Emmy, and he was aided by some truly terrific dialogue. Sure his character animation isn't what Barrie imagined, but the writers made him into a highly complex character, and as a fan of Curry, I consider Hook to be among his best voice over roles. Hook is seen as a gentleman, who believes in good manners, has the highest regard for his mother but has a rather vindictive side towards his fellow pirates ( a bit like Jekyll and Hyde) There are also plenty of laugh out loud funny moments, like Peter pretending to be a gentleman to even a score with Hook, Hook's reactions were priceless. And there's even an episode when Hook tries to fly! My favourite line of Hook's, other than his iconic insults, is in the episode the Play's the thing, when he says, "Oh Shakespeare, give thanks that you aren't here to witness this atrocity." This show was so good, why don't they show it anymore? It's better, in my opinion, than the Disney movie, and the sequel, and actually my favourite of any Peter Pan adaptation. I think we should get a petition to bring this show back! Without question, 10/10. Bethany Cox

sugerfoot Peter Pan and the Pirates is not another retelling of Peter Pan. It takes the general idea behind the original story and gives Peter and the Lost Boys new adventures in Neverland. Many familiar faces such as Hook, Wendy, Tinkerbell and Tigerlily are present, but all the stories focus on Peters Adventures.Hook is voiced marvelously by Tim Curry. He may not look like the traditional Hook, but the performance is amazing.I believe that this ran in the early 90's on FOX. I remember watching it and loving it. I recently found a few episodes in a bin at a flea market and purchased them to relive the good times. It has aged well, and I still found it quite enjoyable! I think kids today will enjoy it as much as I did as a child.

vader2000-1 This is one of the truest adaptations of the Peter Pan mythos I have yet seen. The characterization of Peter, Wendy, Tinkerbell, The Lost boys, the Pirates, and especially Captain Jas (James) Hook, seems to make them all come alive in my mind. They were never as real to me as they were after seeing that show. To this day it remains to me as the standard through which all Pan Adaptations are measured.What initially put me off to the show was the character designs of Peter, Wendy, and a few others, because I found that I was subconsciously comparing it to the Disney version. I had a hard time conceiving how he could've gotten a (brown) outfit like that, let alone the dagger that he used with it. Once I got over that and started judging the show by its own merit, I found that the writing and characterization was far superior to most other cartoons that were on the air at the time.My memory of Captain Hook from the Disney version was that of an evil pirate who would lie, cheat, and steal...anything to get at the innocent boy that he hated named Peter Pan.My view of Captain James Hook from Peter Pan and the Pirates is drastically different. For starters, he was portrayed (for the most part) as a highly honorable man...he valued telling the truth, education, good manners, and often went out of his way to keep his word, even if it meant letting Peter get away, when he could've easily taken him down on several occasions.This was a Captain Hook that I eagerly enjoyed watching. And on several occasions, even felt sorry for him. He was a man that was deeply conflicted. He feared for his own mortality and often sought to find the key to Peter's gift of immortal youth.Also, this Captain Hook looked menacing...not at all as whiny and effeminate as the one often portrayed by Disney.Peter on the other hand was shown more realistically. He was forgetful, often very cocky, and sometimes got himself and his friends into trouble under the pursuit of endless fun. Yes, Peter made mistakes...but that is what I loved most about this show, the fact that it took the events from the book where it mentions that Peter and Wendy had many adventures while in Neverland, and expounded upon them to very interesting results.I could go on...but these are a few things that I appreciate about the show.I would love to see this series get picked up again, or get continued on in some fashion, it was a true gem.