About Young Justice

Young Justice is an American animated television series developed by Brandon Vietti and Greg Weisman for Cartoon Network. Released in 2010, the story is set in a universe where superheroes are a common presence. The show features a group of teenage superheroes who are members of a covert operation group referred to as 'The Team.' They work under the Justice League, a secret society made up of the world's greatest heroes. The plot of the series focuses on the lives of the team members, their struggles with their superhuman abilities, their personal lives, their hops, and the challenges that come with growing up.

Making / Production

Greg Weisman and Brandon Vietti worked as the main developers of the show, orchestrating the storyline and episodes. The show was produced by Warner Bros. Animation. Some of the key animators include Jerome Moore, Phil Bourassa, and Dusty Abell. The art style was inspired by the likes of 80-90’s DC Comics.

Actors

• Jesse McCartney as Robin / Nightwing – McCartney portrayed the excitable and ambitious Robin, whose character arc matures into the analytical and decisive Nightwing throughout the series.
• Khary Payton as Aqualad – Payton convincingly plays the young, calm, but commanding leader of the team, Aqualad.
• Danica McKellar as Miss Martian - McKellar brought to life Miss Martian, the newcomer to Earth whose alien powers and personality struggles added depth to the show.
• Nolan North as Superboy - North played Superboy, a clone of Superman, struggling with his identity and role in the world.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series is praised for its mature and complex storyline, character development, and attention to detail.
• Although produced by DC and Warner Bros, the series initially got canceled after two seasons. It then got revived due to its growing popularity on Netflix.
• The series is known for its progressive representation of characters, including racial, sexual, and body diversity.

Music, Soundtrack

• The show's dramatic music was composed by dynamic duo Kristopher Carter, Michael McCuistion, and Lolita Ritmanis.
• The theme song, 'Young Justice Theme,' sets the tone for the rest of the series, balancing a youthful energy with a serious undertone.
• Apart from the theme song, notable tracks include ‘Stealth Mode,’ ‘Kid Flash,’ and ‘Keep The Ball Rolling.’