When it comes to the Redwall animated series, the first season was terrible. Mattimeo more than makes up for it. There is a splendid soundtrack, great action and wonderful animation. The voice actors, for the most part, are wonderful. And with the background music, some scenes almost make you jump out of your seat. There is a notable lack of gore, sometimes I do wish Nelvana hadn't been so shy about showing a little blood. The considerable amount of violence in the film is handled tactfully. There are several sad character deaths. An infant was scared once, although it isn't very scary for most kids. Ironbeak is probably one of the most exiting animated bad guys, and Slagar is majestic in his part. Tim Curry makes him deeply menacing, for example when he snarls "The truth? Do you want to know the truth, mouse? Matthias, Warrior of Redwall, will know pain, when his only son is made to suffer as Slagar has suffered. That is the truth, and that is a promise."

I am a literary woman. I love films (animated or live-action), theatrical shorts and TV series that are based on books. I was shocked, surprised and flabbergasted by the negativity I heard on the Internet. I've watched this show and frankly I find it awesome! and just to let know, watching this series is what got to read the "Redwall" series.I love the original characters they've put on the show: Wild Ivy the spunky, gypsy knife-thrower from a circus and Farlo and his wife Glendel the two dormice who sell spices; her name almost sounds like 'Gwendel' to me. The series also has an excellent musical score and a top-notch voice casting including : · Tyrone Savage...Matthias The Warrior, · Alison Pill...Cornflower, · Chris Wiggins...Abbot Mortimer, · Richard Binsley...Basil Stag Hare, · Janet Wright...Constance the Badger, · Susan Roman...Jess the Squirrel, · Wayne Robson...Brother Methuselah, · Graham Haley...Foremole, · Tracey Moore...Warbeak, · Diego Matamoros...Cluny The Scourge, · François Klanfer...Shadow, · Julie Lemieux...Sela The Vixen, · Jonathan Wilson...Chickenhound (her son), · Richard Denison...Captain Snow, · David Hemblen...Asmodeus, and... · Ben Campbell ...Voice of Martin the Warrior and King Bull Sparra.

I've seen "Redwall" and "Mattimeo" and was very impressed by the drawing, voices, and looks of the characters. But nothing could have prepared me for this season. "Martin the Warrior", a great book written by British author Brian Jacques, had me hooked from the opening scene. I couldn't believe how great the characters looked and how closely the show stayed true to the book. The voices were outstanding and I couldn't stand seeing an episode end. The show is about a young mouse named Martin who is in slavery with many other creatures under Lord Badrang at Marshank. Martin is able to escape with Felldoh the squirrel and Brome, a mouse like Martin. When out of Marshank they meet up with Grumm the mole, and Rose of Noonvale, Brome's big sister. Martin, Rose, and Grumm are separated from Felldoh and Brome on the open sea and make their way to Noonvale, which is Rose's and Brome's home. Felldoh and Brome meet up with a group of traveling actors and actresses and gain their aid in attacking Marshank and killing Badrang. Meanwhile, Martin, Rose, and Grumm collect an army at Noonvale and head off to Marshank. During the final battle between Noonvale and the actors on one side and Marshank on the other, Martin kills Badrang and regains his father's sword which Badrang took from him when he was young. However, though they were triumphant, Martin is lost in unspeakable sadness when he finds out that Rose, who Martin had been in love with, was killed by Badrang. Martin buries Rose in Noonvale in the final episode which made me, and many of my friends who saw it cry. Seriously, we did, that was a really sad episode. Martin heads south swearing never to speak about Rose and Noonvale again since he couldn't stand thinking about his lost lover. "Martin the Warrior" is a great show which you can still watch on TV. Check your local listings. You can also get "Redwall" and "Mattimeo" on DVD..."Martin the Warrior" has not been released for DVD yet...but soon! I highly, highly, highly recommend this book and show.

"Redwall" is quickly becoming one of the best animated series on television today. The series consistently well-written and nicely animated. The vocal work is also well done. Very few animated programs have been as involving, mature and intelligent as "Redwall.""Redwall" is more proof that there is some great animated programs coming out of Canada nowadays.