Trolls: The Beat Goes On!

Trolls: The Beat Goes On!
Genre
Based on
Trolls
by DreamWorks Animation
Developed by
Voices of
Theme music composer
  • Jeannie Lurie
  • Mia Minichiello
  • Matias Mora
Opening theme
"Hair in the Air"
by Kenz Hall and Skylar Astin
Composers
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons8
No. of episodes52 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producerMatthew Beans
Running time24 minutes
Production companyDreamWorks Animation Television
Original release
NetworkNetflix
ReleaseJanuary 19, 2018 (2018-01-19) –
November 22, 2019 (2019-11-22)[1]
Related
Trolls: TrollsTopia

Trolls: The Beat Goes On! is an American animated television series produced by DreamWorks Animation Television. Based on the 3D computer-animated comedy musical film Trolls, the series ran in the United States on Netflix from January 19, 2018, to November 22, 2019, and takes place between the events of the first film and the sequel, Trolls World Tour. Amanda Leighton, Skylar Astin, Kari Wahlgren, Sam Lerner, David Kaye, David Fynn, Sean T. Krishnan, Kevin Michael Richardson, Matt Lowe, and Fryda Wolff provide the new voices for Queen Poppy, Branch, Bridget, King Gristle, King Peppy, Biggie and Mr. Dinkles, Guy Diamond, Smidge, Creek, DJ Suki and Satin & Chenille for this series respectively; only Ron Funches and Walt Dohrn reprise their roles as Cooper and Cloud Guy, also respectively.[2][3]

Hannah Friedman, Sam Friedman, and Matthew Beans developed the series, with music from Alex Geringas and original songs by Alana Da Fonseca.[4] The series ran for 52 episodes, split into eight seasons.[5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12]

A new Trolls series called Trolls: TrollsTopia was released on Hulu on November 19, 2020.[13][14] Following the end of Netflix's deal with DreamWorks, the entire series was removed from the platform on November 17, 2025, moving to Peacock.[15]

Plot

Following the events of the first film, Poppy and Branch go on daring misadventures with their friends while performing for all trollkind.

Cast and characters

Main characters

  • Amanda Leighton as Poppy, the queen of the Trolls
  • Skylar Astin as Branch, a survivalist-like sage of Trolls and best friend of Poppy
  • David Fynn as:
    • Biggie, a large Troll
    • Mr. Dinkles, Biggie's pet worm
  • Fryda Wolff as:
    • DJ Suki, a Troll who uses DJ equipment made of insects
    • Satin and Chenille, conjoined twin Trolls with a flair for fashion design
  • Ron Funches as Cooper, a giraffe-like Troll
  • Sean T. Krishnan as Guy Diamond, a glittery Troll
  • Kevin Michael Richardson as Smidge, a small and strong female Troll

Supporting characters

  • David Kaye as Peppy, the former king of the Trolls and Poppy's father
  • Sam Lerner as Gristle Jr., the king of the Bergens
  • Kari Wahlgren as:
    • Bridget, a Bergen who is a former scullery maid, Gristle Jr's girlfriend, and Poppy's best friend
    • Harper, a Troll who loves to paint
  • Matt Lowe as Creek, a Troll with zen-like wisdom
  • Gary Cole as Sky Toronto, the boss and owner of Sky Toronto's Party Shop
  • Abby Ryder Fortson as Priscilla, a young Troll
  • Walt Dohrn as:
    • Cloud Guy, an anthropomorphic cloud
  • Sainty Nelsen as Nova Swift, a trendsetter and fashionista Troll
  • Jonah Platt as Milton Moss, a veterinarian Troll
  • Utkarsh Ambudkar as Master Controll, a rapper
  • Fryda Wolff as:
    • Dr. Moonbloom, a medical Troll
    • Gia Grooves, a Troll who run the daycare center
  • Alexa Kahn as Tug Duluth, a tour guide Troll
  • Kevin Michael Richardson as:
    • Klaus Von Frousting, a Troll who applies frosting
    • Groth, an upper class Bergen
    • Chad and Todd, the guards of the Royal Bergen family
  • Pat Pinney as Nangus, a Bergen who is in charge of the dungeon
  • Arnie Pantoja as Archer Pastry, a creature who was once part of a group called "The Party Crashers"
  • Rachel Bloom as Cybil, a fortune teller Troll

Episodes

SeasonSegmentsEpisodesOriginally released
1126January 19, 2018 (2018-01-19)
2147March 9, 2018 (2018-03-09)
3126August 24, 2018 (2018-08-24)
4137November 2, 2018 (2018-11-02)
5126January 18, 2019 (2019-01-18)
6126April 9, 2019 (2019-04-09)
7147August 27, 2019 (2019-08-27)
8147November 22, 2019 (2019-11-22)

Soundtrack

DreamWorks Trolls - The Beat Goes On! (Music From the TV Series)
Soundtrack album by
Cast of Trolls: The Beat Goes On!
ReleasedMarch 16, 2018 (2018-03-16)
GenrePop
Length34:00
LabelRCA Records

Songs

All tracks are written by Alana Da Fonseca and Jordan Yaeger, except where noted.

No.TitleWriter(s)Performer(s)Length
1."Hair In The Air"
  • Jeannie Lurie
  • Mia Minichiello
  • Matias Mora
2:16
2."Happily Ever After" 
  • Aleque Reid[17]
  • Astin
  • Ensemble
2:34
3."One and Only Love" 
2:22
4."Sunshine All the Time" Fryda Wolff2:35
5."Best Day Ever" Reid[17]2:32
6."Party On" Kevin Michael Richardson2:20
7."Forgive Me (Show Version)" Astin2:24
8."Move Ya Body" Walt Dohrn2:42
9."The Other Side of the Storm" 
2:58
10."Happy Prank Day" 
2:18
11."Rap Battle Suite" 
2:15
12."Dance It Out" Reid[17]2:49
13."The Winners" Reid[17]2:22
14."Forgive Me (Remix)" Astin2:22

Broadcast

The series was released internationally on Netflix. It was also aired on linear television in the United States on Universal Kids, in the United Kingdom on Pop, Tiny Pop and Pop Max, in Australia on ABC Me, in Canada on Family, in South Africa on e.tv, in Southeast Asia on DreamWorks Channel Asia, in the Philippines on TV5 (dubbed in Filipino) and in Pakistan on Pop.

The series was also released for broadcast in South Korea on Tooniverse. The main theme of the program, "Hair in the Air", is sung in its Korean version featuring vocals from Red Velvet's Yeri and NCT's Jeno, Jaemin, and Renjun.

Home media

Trolls: The Beat Goes On! - Seasons 1 - 4, containing all of the episodes from seasons 1–4, was released on DVD on May 7, 2019, by Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.

References

  1. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (April 10, 2020). "Will 'Trolls World Tour' Profit Off Universal's Experimental VOD (& Drive-In Theater) Model?". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 15, 2020.
  2. ↑ "TV - Trolls". DreamWorks Animation. Archived from the original on June 5, 2019. Retrieved January 14, 2018.
  3. ↑ Animation Magazine (October 19, 2017). "'DreamWorks Trolls Holiday' Musical Special Set for NBC". Animation Magazine. Retrieved November 6, 2017.
  4. ↑ Animation Magazine. "DreamWorks & Netflix Plan 6 New Series, Date 'Trolls' Toon". Animation Magazine. Retrieved December 13, 2016.
  5. ↑ James Zahn (January 19, 2018). "Trolls: The Beat Goes On! The Toys of Troll Village and a New Behind-the-Scenes Featurette!". The Rock Father. Retrieved January 20, 2018.
  6. ↑ McLean, Tom (February 23, 2018). "'DreamWorks Trolls' Returns March 9 with 7 New Episodes". Animation World Network. Retrieved March 3, 2018.
  7. ↑ Patches, Matt (July 25, 2018). "Every movie and show coming to Netflix in August". Polygon.
  8. ↑ "DreamWorks Trolls on Instagram: "That feeling when there's only one month to go until new episodes of #DreamWorksTrolls: The Beat Goes On! stream on Netflix!"". Instagram. Archived from the original on December 26, 2021.
  9. ↑ "DreamWorks Trolls on Instagram: "It's FRIYAY and @Netflix has all-new episodes of Trolls: The Beat Goes On!"". Instagram. Archived from the original on December 26, 2021.
  10. ↑ "DreamWorks Trolls on Instagram: "Head to @Netflix now to discover all-new episodes of Trolls: The Beat Goes On!"". Instagram. Archived from the original on December 26, 2021.
  11. ↑ "DreamWorks Trolls on Instagram: "Grab your friends, and head over to Netflix to stream all-new episodes of Trolls: The Beat Goes On!"". Instagram. Archived from the original on December 26, 2021.
  12. ↑ "DreamWorks Trolls on Instagram: "Gather your friends and tune into Netflix for all new episodes of Trolls: The Beat Goes On!"". Instagram. Archived from the original on December 26, 2021.
  13. ↑ Zahed, Ramin (January 17, 2020). "Hulu Unveils Animation Slate at TCA". Animation Magazine. Retrieved June 13, 2020.
  14. ↑ "World Screen October 2020". September 30, 2020.
  15. ↑ "List of When DreamWorks TV Shows Are Leaving Netflix". What's on Netflix. August 15, 2025. Retrieved January 9, 2026.
  16. ↑ Lambert, Katie (January 9, 2018). "LDS Former "American Idol" Contestant Is Lead Singing Voice for Upcoming Netflix Series". LDS Living. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
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