6.930 minSeason 1 • Episode 6
LatestThe friendship between Knuckles and Wade is tested - as enemies, new and old, converge in Reno.
Knuckles embarks on a hilarious and action-packed journey of self-discovery as he agrees to train Wade as his protégé and teach him the ways of the Echidna warrior.
Acting
Idris Elba commits to echidna warrior with Shakespearean gravitas
Practical Effects
Knuckles puppet/design somehow works better than Sonic ever did
Writing
Wade's entire character arc is bowling-themed and somehow moving
Creators
John Whittington, Toby Ascher
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This is technically the first Sonic property where a human character gets substantial development—Paramount bet big on Adam Pally's chaotic energy.
The show's 'Rocky with an echidna' structure deliberately mirrors 80s training montages, right down to Wade's ridiculous transformation sequence in episode 4.
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