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Disenchantment

Disenchantment is an American adult animated fantasy sitcom created by Matt Groening for Netflix.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Disenchantment is an American adult animated fantasy sitcom created by Matt Groening for Netflix. Set in the fictional kingdom of Dreamland, the series follows Princess Bean, her elf companion Elfo, and her personal demon Luci. The voice cast includes Abbi Jacobson, Eric André, Nat Faxon, John DiMaggio, and others. The series was released in five parts between 2018 and 2023, comprising 50 episodes.

Premise

The series follows Bean, a rebellious princess who prefers drinking and adventure to royal duties. She is joined by Elfo, an elf, and Luci, her personal demon, as they travel through Dreamland and surrounding lands.

Production

Disenchantment was created by Matt Groening, who also created The Simpsons and Futurama, and developed with Josh Weinstein as a Netflix original series. It was produced in five 10-episode parts.

Release and episodes

The first part premiered on August 17, 2018, and the final part was released on September 1, 2023. Across its run, the series comprised 50 episodes.

Reception

Available sources describe the series as having generally positive reviews. It was marketed as an adult animated comedy fantasy series.

Key facts

  • The series was created by Matt Groening, who also created The Simpsons and Futurama.
  • It is set in the medieval fantasy kingdom of Dreamland.
  • The main characters are Princess Bean, Elfo, and Luci.
  • Five parts of 10 episodes each were released for a total of 50 episodes.
  • The series premiered on Netflix in August 2018 and ended in September 2023.
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Canadian context

Canadian viewers could watch Disenchantment on Netflix, and the series was part of Netflix’s internationally distributed original television catalogue.

Frequently asked questions

What is Disenchantment about?
It follows Princess Bean, her elf companion Elfo, and her demon Luci in the fantasy kingdom of Dreamland.
Who created Disenchantment?
Disenchantment was created by Matt Groening.
When did Disenchantment premiere?
It premiered on Netflix on August 17, 2018.
How many episodes does Disenchantment have?
The series has 50 episodes in total.
When did Disenchantment end?
The final part was released on September 1, 2023.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disenchantment_(TV_series)
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  2. Netflix — https://www.netflix.com/title/80095697
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  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5363918/faq/
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