"Spirit Riding Free" is an American animated series created by Aury Whitten for the Netflix platform. It is a spin-off of the 2002 animated film "Spirit: Wild Horse." The series is mainly aimed at a younger audience and tells the adventures of a young girl named Lucky and her wild horse named Spirit.
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- Premiere: "Spirit Riding Free" debuted on the Netflix platform on May 5, 2017. Seven seasons of the series were broadcast until September 2021.
- Storyline: The series tells the story of a young girl named Lucky Prescott, who moves from the city to the small town of Miradero. There she befriends a wild horse named Spirit, who was previously the main character in the movie "Spirit: Wild Horse". Together they go on a variety of adventures and form a strong bond.
- Characters: In addition to Lucky and Spirit, the series also features other characters, such as her friends Pru and Abigail. Together they form a group that explores the world around them and solve various problems.
- The spirit of freedom: The title "Spirit Riding Free" refers to the spirit of freedom of Spirit, who is a wild horse and symbolizes the longing for freedom and adventure.
- Friendship and values: The series focuses on values such as friendship, cooperation, understanding of animals and respect for nature. It shows how Lucky and her friends learn these values as they mature.
- Animation and visual style: The series is in a cartoon style, which is friendly to younger audiences. Also the characters and horses have a charming and distinctive look.
- Popularity: "Spirit Riding Free" has gained popularity among children, especially those of preschool and early elementary school age, who have come to love the adventures of Spirit and Lucky and their friends.
- Adaptations and publications: The series has also seen adaptations in the form of books, board games and other products related to the "Spirit Riding Free" brand.
- Sequel and movie: The success of the series was followed by a sequel titled "Spirit Riding Free: Pony Tales." In addition, a feature-length film, "Spirit Undefeated" (the original "Spirit Untamed"), which continued the adventures of Lucky and Spirit, premiered in 2019.
- Positive reviews: The series has won positive reviews for its fun, educational values and for introducing young viewers to the world of friendship and adventure.
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- Continuation of the film: "Spirit Riding Free" is a sequel to the 2002 animated film "Spirit: Wild Horse," which was produced by DreamWorks Animation studios.
- Film inspiration: The series draws inspiration from the character of Spirit, the main character of the film "Spirit: Wild Horse," and brings him to a new story focusing on the adventures of Lucky.
- Changes in Spirit's appearance: Spirit's appearance in the TV series is slightly different from the film original. In the TV series, he has a more cartoonish and charming look, which better suits the animation style.
- Lucky's story: Although the film "Spirit: Wild Horse" focused on Spirits, in the series the story of Lucky Prescott, a new heroine, becomes central. This allows younger audiences to identify more with the characters.
- Popularity among children: The series has gained popularity among children, especially among young horse and adventure lovers. The combination of human and wild horse relationships attracted younger viewers.
- Light and enjoyable storyline: "Spirit Riding Free" has a light-hearted plot that focuses on the adventures and relationships between characters. It is suitable for younger viewers who enjoy simple and entertaining stories.
- Fidelity to values: The series focuses on values such as friendship, caring for animals, cooperation and overcoming difficulties. These positive messages introduce children to valuable content.
- Character development: Over the course of the series, the characters, including Lucky, experience a variety of adventures and grow emotionally and learn life lessons.
- Western culture: The series presents Western culture and the lifestyle of cowboys, which can provide young viewers with insight into this specific aspect of U.S. history.
- Books and gadgets: The popularity of the series has resulted in the publication of books and various gadgets related to the "Spirit Riding Free" brand, which have become attractive products for younger fans.