Dogs in Space (TV series)

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Dogs in Space
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Season 1 promotional poster; from left to right: Nomi, Garbage and Ed
Genre
Created byJeremiah Cortez
Developed by
  • James Hamilton
  • Adam Henry
  • Jeremiah Cortez
Voices of
Theme music composerRay Giron (theme music by Ray Giron; produced by Matt Mahaffey)
Composers
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes20
Production
Executive producers
  • Jeremiah Cortez
  • Adam Henry
  • Matthew Berkowitz
  • Kristin Cummings
  • Jennifer Twiner McCarron
EditorEd Schimara
Running time20-26 minutes
Production companies
Original release
Network Netflix
ReleaseNovember 18, 2021 (2021-11-18) 
September 15, 2022 (2022-09-15)

Dogs in Space [1] is an animated action-adventure television series created by Jeremiah Cortez and developed by Cortez, James Hamilton and Adam Henry for Netflix. Produced by GrizzlyJerr Productions and Netflix Animation, with animation purchased from Atomic Cartoons, the first season premiered on November 18, 2021. [2] The second and final season premiered on September 15, 2022.

Contents

On August 8, 2024, it was confirmed the series was cancelled after two seasons, leaving the series on a cliffhanger. [3]

Synopsis

In the not-so-distant future, genetically enhanced dogs are sent across the universe in search of a new home for the human race. It's a giant cosmic game of fetch, as the canines seek a planet that will save humanity and more importantly let them return to their beloved owners.

Voice cast

Crew of Pluto

Recurring

Guest stars

Episodes

Series overview

SeasonEpisodesOriginally released
1 10November 18, 2021 (2021-11-18)
2 10September 15, 2022 (2022-09-15)

Season 1 (2021)

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byStoryboarded byOriginal release date
11"Fetch"Monica DavilaJames HamiltonSam Szymanski and Johnny VuNovember 18, 2021 (2021-11-18)
22"Here, Girl!"Monica DavilaMegan GonzalezSam Szymanski and Johnny VuNovember 18, 2021 (2021-11-18)
33"Spin"James SuhrJack BernhardtMegan Ruiz and Sarah ViselNovember 18, 2021 (2021-11-18)
44"Who's a Good Boy?"Ed Chee & Carl UpsdellJillian GoldflussChelsea Ker and Becky WedelNovember 18, 2021 (2021-11-18)
55"Settle Down"James SuhrAmalia LevariMegan Ruiz and Sarah ViselNovember 18, 2021 (2021-11-18)
66"Speak"Ed Chee & Carl UpsdellJames HuntrodsRoxy Beiklik and Chelsea KerNovember 18, 2021 (2021-11-18)
77"Stay"Monica DavilaJillian GoldflussSam Szymanski and Johnny VuNovember 18, 2021 (2021-11-18)
88"Watch Me"James SuhrMegan GonzalezMegan Ruiz and Sarah ViselNovember 18, 2021 (2021-11-18)
99"Leave It"Ed Chee & Carl UpsdellAmalia LevariRoxy Beiklik and Chelsea KerNovember 18, 2021 (2021-11-18)
1010"Drop It"Monica DavilaJames HamiltonPaulene Phouybanhdyt, Sam Szymanski and Johnny VuNovember 18, 2021 (2021-11-18)

Season 2 (2022)

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byStoryboarded byOriginal release date
111"Galactic Tactics"James SuhrMegan GonzalezMegan Ruiz and Sarah ViselSeptember 15, 2022 (2022-09-15)
122"Who's a Tea Boy?"Ed Chee & Carl UpsdellJillian GoldfussRoxy Beiklik and Chelsea KerSeptember 15, 2022 (2022-09-15)
133"Who Wants a Treaty?"Monica DavilaAmalia LevariPaulene Phouybanhdyt and Johnny VuSeptember 15, 2022 (2022-09-15)
144"Paws & Rewind"James SuhrNatasha Hodgson & Zoe RobertsThomas Kanter and Megan RuizSeptember 15, 2022 (2022-09-15)
155"Mistaken Id-ED-ity"Ed Chee & Carl UpsdellMegan GonzalezRoxy Beiklik and Sam ToSeptember 15, 2022 (2022-09-15)
166"Let There Be Loaf"Monica DavilaJillian GoldfussPaulene Phouybanhdyt and Johnny VuSeptember 15, 2022 (2022-09-15)
177"Freeze Out"James SuhrAmalia LevariThomas Kanter and Megan RuizSeptember 15, 2022 (2022-09-15)
188"Garbage's Horrorscope"Ed Chee & Carl UpsdellBrittany Jo FloresRoxy Beiklik and Chelsea KerSeptember 15, 2022 (2022-09-15)
199"No Good Seed Goes Unpunished"Monica DavilaJames HuntrodsPaulene Phouybanhdyt and Johnny VuSeptember 15, 2022 (2022-09-15)
2010"Barking Up the Wrong Tree"James SuhrJames HamiltonThomas Kanter and Megan RuizSeptember 15, 2022 (2022-09-15)

Production

The series was first announced in June 2021. [1] The Amazing World of Gumball alumni James Hamilton served as co-developer and head writer of the series. [5]

In November 2021, it was confirmed that the show would receive a second season. [6]

The series was not renewed for a third season. [3]

Release

The first season of Dogs in Space was released on November 18, 2021, on Netflix. [2] A trailer was released on October 19. [7] The second season was released on September 15, 2022. [8]

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