Ninjago
Roller CoasterSwung up and down across 15 seasons, with 5 changes of direction.
Kids & familyGenuinely watchable for and with children.This show: 9/10Long-runnerA show whose sheer longevity shapes how it's watched.This show: 8/10Family-safeNothing to worry about with anyone in the room.This show: 8/10Found familyUnrelated people slowly becoming each other's family.This show: 7/10SerializedContinuous arcs where every episode builds on the last.This show: 7/10
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Starring
Michael AdamthwaiteKelly MetzgerVincent TongBrent MillerPaul DobsonKirby Morrow
Written by
Tommy AndreasenMichael Svane KnapRobert MayTommy Kalmar
Starring
Michael AdamthwaiteKelly MetzgerVincent TongBrent MillerPaul DobsonKirby Morrow
Written by
Tommy AndreasenMichael Svane KnapRobert MayTommy Kalmar
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Ninjago Episode Ratings Heatmap
| Avg | E1 | E2 | E3 | E4 | E5 | E6 | E7 | E8 | E9 | E10 | E11 | E12 | E13 | E14 | E15 | E16 | E17 | E18 | E19 | E20 | E21 | E22 | E23 | E24 | E25 | E26 | E27 | E28 | E29 | E30 | ||
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| S1 | 7.9 | 7.3 | 7.5 | 7.3 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.6 | 9.0 | 7.6 | 7.8 | 8.7 | 7.9 | 8.3 | 8.8 | ||||||||||||||||||
| S2 | 8.0 | 7.3 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.3 | 7.8 | 8.0 | 7.8 | 8.0 | 7.7 | 8.4 | 8.3 | 8.8 | 9.6 | ||||||||||||||||||
| S3 | 8.4 | 8.2 | 8.0 | 7.5 | 8.0 | 8.4 | 7.8 | 8.1 | 9.6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| S4 | 8.6 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.8 | 8.2 | 8.0 | 8.9 | 8.8 | 8.5 | 8.4 | 9.3 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| S5 | 8.6 | 8.9 | 8.3 | 8.0 | 8.9 | 8.2 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 9.0 | 9.1 | 9.5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| S6 | 8.2 | 7.6 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 8.2 | 8.0 | 7.9 | 8.4 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 9.1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| S7 | 7.7 | 8.2 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.0 | 7.2 | 7.5 | 7.7 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 9.0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| S8 | 8.8 | 8.1 | 8.4 | 8.6 | 8.3 | 8.7 | 8.6 | 9.3 | 9.0 | 9.3 | 9.4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| S9 | 8.8 | 8.4 | 8.1 | 8.7 | 8.1 | 8.6 | 8.7 | 8.4 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.7 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| S10 | 8.7 | 8.1 | 8.2 | 8.9 | 9.3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| S11 | 7.1 | 6.6 | 6.0 | 6.2 | 6.3 | 7.3 | 6.7 | 7.1 | 6.0 | 7.4 | 7.3 | 8.2 | 7.1 | 6.5 | 8.0 | 7.4 | 7.3 | 7.7 | 7.2 | 5.0 | 7.5 | 6.9 | 7.2 | 7.3 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 5.4 | 8.1 | 7.8 | 8.0 | 8.1 | |
| S12 | 7.7 | 7.4 | 7.0 | 7.3 | 7.7 | 7.6 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.9 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.8 | 8.5 | 8.1 | 7.5 | 7.9 | 8.4 | |||||||||||||||
| S13 | 8.1 | 7.5 | 7.9 | 7.6 | 8.1 | 7.4 | 7.5 | 8.3 | 7.6 | 6.8 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 8.2 | 8.4 | 8.2 | 8.9 | 9.4 | |||||||||||||||
| S14 | 7.9 | 6.9 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.5 | 7.4 | 7.6 | 7.9 | 8.0 | 8.6 | 7.8 | 8.1 | 7.6 | 6.8 | 7.2 | 8.2 | 8.5 | 8.7 | 9.2 | 9.5 | |||||||||||
| S15 | 7.7 | 8.2 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.4 | 7.5 | 6.7 | 6.9 | 7.6 | 8.7 | 8.6 | 7.9 | 8.7 | 7.9 | 8.1 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 8.4 | 6.8 | 8.7 | 7.3 | 5.8 | 7.5 | 7.2 | 7.0 | 7.7 | 8.7 | 8.0 |
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About
"A toy commercial that grew a real soul"
Four (later more) young ninja train in the martial art of Spinjitzu to protect their LEGO-built world from an escalating parade of ancient evils, rogue AIs, and elemental threats. What starts as a simple good-versus-evil kids' show slowly grows into a sprawling, surprisingly earnest saga about family, loss, and identity. The tone bounces between goofy humor and genuine heartbreak, carried by inventive fight choreography and imaginative mech and vehicle designs. Watching it long-term feels like riding a rollercoaster: some stretches are brilliant, others feel like padding to sell new toy sets.
Watch it for
the imaginative Spinjitzu action and surprisingly heartfelt character growth across the ninja team.
Maybe skip if
you want consistent quality, since the show swings wildly between excellent arcs and toy-driven filler seasons.
Written by our AI editor to help you decide, spoiler-free by design.
All Seasons
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Rise of the Snakes2012
7.916K145h 43m
After years of peace, Ninja masters Kai, Jay, Zane and Cole are forced to come out of retirement to take on Lloyd Garmadon, the son of their archenemy. When Garmadon releases an army of sinister snake people to help him conquer the land of Ninjago, his evil plan goes awry as he loses control. Soon, Garmadon is himself taken prisoner by the manipulative snakes! In an unlikely twist of fate, Garmadon must join forces with the ninja to stop an enemy that prophecy warns will cast their world into eternal darkness.
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Legacy of the Green Ninja2012
8.013K134h 59m
Since Lord Garmadon's disappearance, Ninjago has been at peace; but when Garmadon's son releases the five ancient tribes of the Serpentine, the Ninja had to learn how to unlock their full potential to combat the growing threat.
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Rebooted2014
8.48K82h 56m
After a time of peace, the Ninja are called back into action as they learn the Overlord seeks to steal Lloyd's golden power to enable him to escape his digital prison and reign as the great prophesized destructor, “The Golden Master.” To aid his villainous plot, the Overlord created a new technological menace more powerful than any foe the Ninja have ever faced - Nindroids.
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Tournament of Elements2015
8.69K103h 47m
After the loss of Zane, the Ninja question whether they are still a team. But when they receive a mysterious invitation to take part in the Tournament of Elements, they get a clue that Zane may be well and alive. And our heroes set out to rescue their friend.
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Possession2015
8.69K103h 48m
In an epic quest to save Lloyd, the Ninja will travel to uncharted lands, meet new allies and gain powerful weapons, unlock unknown powers, all while battling the supernatural Cursed Spirits in an effort to stop a monstrous deity from cursing all of Ninjago.
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Skybound2016
8.28K103h 41m
A new evil named Nadakhan the Djinn is released and a new age of piracy begins. It is up to the Ninja to stop him.
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Hands of Time2017
7.77K114h 24m
In season seven, Kai and Nya finally learn the truth about their long lost parents, Master-in-Training Lloyd tries to fill in for a weakened Wu and an all-new Samurai X returns.
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Sons of Garmadon2018
8.87K103h 40m
The ninjas race to save Lloyd, as a more powerful-than-ever Lord Garmadon creates an enormous Colossi to help him rule Ninjago and defeat the ninja.
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Hunted2018
8.87K103h 40m
While Lloyd and Nya resist Emperor Garmadon's oppressive hold on Ninjago City, Young Wu and the rest of the Ninja are stranded in a barbaric realm where fierce dragons are being hunted down by Iron Baron and his gang of Dragon Hunters. Lloyd must endure in Ninjago City, the others need to find the fabled Dragon Armor if they ever hope to get back home to stop Emperor Garmadon once and for all.
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March of the Oni2019
8.73K41h 28m
The Oni are coming … As demonic darkness descends upon the realm of Ninjago, the time has come for our heroes to rise again and protect the land that all Masters of Spinjitzu call home. It is a world filled with a rich history and legacy, and it is from here where our ninja heroes must unlock an even greater power to defeat the darkness that is marching towards them. What could these shapeshifting dark forces be, why do they want to destroy Ninjago, and how can they be defeated?
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Secrets of the Forbidden Spinjitzu2019
7.113K3026h 46m
Basking in the glory of their recent victory, the Ninja embark on a new adventure to explore a mysterious pyramid – just for a little light rest and recovery, of course. But has success lulled our heroes into a false sense of security? When the Ninja accidentally set an ancient threat loose, nothing could ever have prepared them for the mayhem that follows.
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Prime Empire2020
7.76K1613h 56m
In the hyped video game, Prime Empire, you can be whoever you want to be. Jay, ever the avid gamer, can’t wait to start playing. But when hundreds of players, and Jay, suddenly start vanishing without a trace, the ninja need to get inside the game and find out who is playing Unagami. Now they must compete in adventures and difficult game worlds, win all three Key-tanas – and only then can they face the evil Unagami. Can they reach the final level and beat the game?
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Master of the Mountain2020
8.17K1614h 40m
The ninja are invited to the beautiful Shintaro Kingdom to celebrate the young Princess Vania’s birthday. At first glance, the Ivory City looks like a pristine place, but the ninja soon uncover a dark, obscure, long-forgotten underworld: The Dungeons of Shintaro. Once inside, they must fight their way to freedom through a maze of tunnels paved with dangers and strange creatures ruled by the merciless Skull Sorcerer. The ninja must choose their path wisely…
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The Island2021
7.98K2017h 25m
The ninja embark on a rescue mission to a mysterious and uncharted island.
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Seabound2021
7.711K3052m
When Nya's powers are disrupted, the Ninja set off in search of answers and find themselves at the bottom of endless oceans where they discover that her powers are linked to an ancient mythical creature.
Full Cast & Crew
Cast
Michael Adamthwaite Jay, Mailman, Skull of Hazza D'Ur
Kelly Metzger Nya, Automated Computer Voice, Leroy
Vincent Tong Kai, Ray, Uthaug
Brent Miller Zane, Ice Emperor, Ash
Paul Dobson Sensei Wu, Wu, Master Wu
Kirby Morrow Cole, Mr. Pale, Constrictai Soldier
Sam Vincent Lloyd, Lloyd Garmadon, Dwayne
Jennifer Hayward P.I.X.A.L., Pixal, Automated Voice
Jillian Michaels Lloyd, Maya, Edna
Kathleen Barr Misako, Aspheera, Bansha
Crew
Tommy Andreasen
Michael Svane Knap
Robert May
Tommy Kalmar
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