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Kaboum

Kaboum is a Canadian Quebec youth fantasy television series that aired on Télé-Québec from 2007 to 2012.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Kaboum is a Canadian Quebec youth fantasy television series that aired on Télé-Québec from 2007 to 2012. It follows children and the secret conflict between the heroic Karmadors and the evil Krashmals, centered around the Bordeleau grocery store and the fictional water of Kaboum.

Premise

The series is built around a fantasy legend involving a meteorite, magical water, and two opposing groups with supernatural abilities. Much of the action takes place around the Bordeleau grocery store, which serves as a hidden base for the Karmadors.

Broadcast history

Kaboum premiered on Télé-Québec on 8 January 2007 and ended on 3 April 2012. Sources consistently report six seasons and 300 episodes, with episode lengths of about 23 to 30 minutes.

Production

Kaboum was a Quebec production associated with Pixcom and developed by Canadian creators and writers. The series is widely identified as a French-language children’s or youth fantasy program.

Reception and cultural impact

The series was described by Canadian media as a major Télé-Québec youth success, with audiences reported above 175,000 viewers and a finale that drew 258,000 viewers. It also generated related book publications.

Key facts

  • Kaboum aired on Télé-Québec from 2007 to 2012, with six seasons and 300 episodes.
  • The story centers on the Karmadors protecting magical water and the Krashmals trying to control it.
  • The show was a Quebec-made French-language youth fantasy series produced by Pixcom.
  • It was a notable success for Télé-Québec with high viewership and book publications.
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Canadian context

Kaboum is a notable Quebec-made children’s series that aired on Télé-Québec and is part of Canadian French-language youth television.

Frequently asked questions

What is Kaboum?
Kaboum is a Canadian Quebec youth fantasy television series that aired on Télé-Québec from 2007 to 2012.
How many episodes does Kaboum have?
The series is reported to have 300 episodes across six seasons.
What is Kaboum about?
It follows children and the secret struggle between the Karmadors and the Krashmals over magical water called Kaboum.
What network aired Kaboum?
Kaboum originally aired on Télé-Québec.
Is Kaboum a Canadian series?
Yes. It is a French-language Quebec production from Canada.

References

  1. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/fr/title/tt10454492/
    Supports: Series title, format, genre, runtime, years active, and episode count summary.
  2. Wikipedia — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaboum
    Supports: Canadian origin, genre, production, network, seasons, episodes, and general series description.
  3. Qui Joue Qui ? — https://quijouequi.com/emissions/kaboum
    Supports: Premise, broadcast dates, episode count, and Télé-Québec airing details.
  4. Journal de Montréal — https://www.journaldemontreal.com/2012/05/05/un-deuil-difficile
    Supports: Series ending, six-season run, and audience figures.