I watched a DVR’d marathon of Sym-Bionic Titan over Turkey Week, and my socks were pretty much blown off. Anything Genndy Tartakovsky directs seems to be pure gold. As a lover of wordsmithery and compound blending, I loved it from the start. I mean, “Sym-Bionic”? YES! One word, three meanings. (Also, very Sectaurs.)

The overall story is about a trio of exiled aliens (A Princess, a Warrior and a Robot) hiding out on Earth as their homeworld goes to hell. It’s all about keeping the princess safe. Additionally, they can each generate their own ‘sim’ robots that are tough enough themselves, but can also combine DEVASTATOR STYLE to form the TITAN. (Unfortunately, doing so brings unwanted offworld attention, but so as not to spoil, I’ll leave it at that.) There’s a lot of great high school / relationship drama to be had as well with everyone trying to fit in inconspicuously under increasing boredom.

While there is an overarching storyline, the episodes do stand up on their own and the series can be pretty much picked up on at any time without too much confusion. A lot of familiar voices are present. Tara Strong (who, along with Wendee Lee, voices almost every female character ever.) Brian Posehn naturally plays the lead robot with little effort or change in his natural speaking voice. I heard John DiMaggio (Bender, Wakka, Jake the Dog) in there a lot as well.

Along with the writing and overall story arch, the design and directing pretty much make the show, as to be expected from a G.T. Joint. (I would LOVE a book of just the tons and tons of awesome character designs.) Can’t wait for the season finale next week and eventual season two. Highly, highly recommended!