About Crossing Swords

Crossing Swords is an animated television series which first debuted in 2020. Produced by Sony Pictures Television and distributed by Hulu, the stop-motion comedy series explores themes of good, evil, and everything in between in a colorful and imaginative medieval world. The central character, Patrick, is a well-meaning but naive squire who lands a job at the royal castle and quickly finds that his dream job is not as glamorous as he thought.

Making / Production

The series was developed by John Harvatine IV and Tom Root, who have been previously associated with similar animated shows like Robot Chicken. The stop-motion technique employed for the animation was brought to life by Stoopid Buddy Stoodios, known for their unique approach to animation.

Actors

• Nicholas Hoult as Patrick - Brings innocence and naiveté to the character, despite the often crazy and outlandish situations he finds himself in.
• Adam Ray as Ruben - Portrays the brother of Patrick with a touch of roguish charm, constantly bringing trouble to Patrick’s life.
• Tara Strong as Coral - Embodies the smart and adventurous sister of Patrick while exploring the dynamic nature of her conflicting roles.
• Tony Hale as Blarney - Hale's voice acting imbues this court jester with a mix of whimsical humor and deep-rooted insecurity.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series was created by the same minds behind Robot Chicken.
• The series was officially renewed for a second season by Hulu in June 2020.
• Despite being an animated series, its content is highly adult-friendly, with strong language, violence, and sexual content.

Awards

As of date, the series has yet to receive any major awards.

Quotes

• “This kingdom’s a real s**t show.” - Broth
• “Look at it this way, Patty: most people aren’t remembered at all.” - Blarney
• “I’m not a monster, I’m just ahead of the curve.” - The Pirate King

Music, Soundtrack

• The show features an original score by Christopher Willis, known for his work on animated films like The Lion King (2019) and The Personal History of David Copperfield (2019).