If you want animation that is not just for kids, Elena of Avalor is available in Australia on Disney Plus, and in the US on Disney Plus and Hulu right now. The 3-season run is exactly the right length for what it is doing. A 6/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Aimee Carrero brings more to the role than the format usually demands. Put it on tonight on Disney Plus and see for yourself.

Elena of Avalor is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. Elena of Avalor treats animation as a medium, not a limitation. The story of a brave teenager who has saved her kingdom from an evil sorceress and must now learn to rule as a crown princess until she’s old enough to be queen. Aimee Carrero and Jenna Ortega bring more to it than the format typically demands. 3 seasons (2016–2020) gave the story room most shows never get. The animation style is distinctive enough to be immediately recognisable, but it is the writing underneath that keeps viewers coming back for more. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

Genuinely enjoyable for a wide range of viewers, Elena of Avalor treats animation as a delivery mechanism, not a limitation. If you have already watched Sofia the First, Elena of Avalor is a natural next step. The complete run is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Aimee Carrero brings more to the role than the format usually demands. A harder one to justify skipping than to start.

Elena of Avalor wrapped up in 2020, created by Craig Gerber — and 3 seasons are available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.