Lucy Shimmers and the Prince of Peace

Lucy Shimmers and the Prince of Peace is currently streaming in Australia on Hoopla, and in the US on Amazon Prime Video and YouTube TV, and it uses the format for more than just a visual hook. A tight runtime that never overstays its welcome. 367 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Scarlett Diamond brings more to the role than the format usually demands. Put it on tonight on Hoopla and see for yourself.

Lucy Shimmers and the Prince of Peace arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. Lucy Shimmers and the Prince of Peace has the visual identity that makes it immediately recognisable, and the writing to back it up. Second chances start when a hardened criminal crosses paths with a precocious little girl who is helped by an angel to change hearts during the holiday season. Scarlett Diamond and Vincent Vargas bring more to it than the format typically demands. It hit screens in 2020. Lucy Shimmers and the Prince of Peace uses the freedom of animation to tell stories live-action could not attempt. The hit rate here is high enough that skipping ahead never feels like an option.

Lucy Shimmers and the Prince of Peace belongs on any best-of list regardless of format. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single evening. Scarlett Diamond's voice work is a big part of what makes it distinctive. If you have been sleeping on it because of the format, the format is not the thing here.