

A collaboration between Mattel and Nelvana, the show is generally Denser and Wackier than the original series in order to appeal to a younger demographic, with the engines interacting with the laws of physics directly. A new Continuity Reboot, Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go, launched on Cartoonito and Netflix in September 2021. The episodes-and until Hero of the Rails, the characters as well-are told through a narrator, with many of the stories being renarrated for North American audiences.Īfter 24 series (12 each of the live action models and having Shifted to CGI), the 24th series was the last for the show as it was cancelled due to low toy sales. Thomas has also spawned a popular long running magazine series, that similarly has played its part in elements of the show itself.



The show steadily became a worldwide hit, leading to the franchise becoming increasingly Merchandise-Driven (especially following its new ownership by toy company Mattel), many recent additions are developed at least with the partial intent of selling new toys to kids (with varying degrees of subtlety).
