Bad Guys: Heist with Style
New ReleaseA family animated series that proves even bad guys can be good friends — if they rob a bank together the right way.
Netflix is launching the prequel to the hit animated film "Bad Guys" — the series "Heist with Style," where beloved villains are just learning to be bad. The premiere on November 6 returns viewers to a world where Wolf, Snake, Shark, Piranha, and Tarantula are not yet legendary criminals, but aspiring bandits dreaming of making it to the top of the "Worst of the Worst" list on the city news.
The series maintains the visual style of the film but transitions to 2D animation with elements of 3D, creating a comic book aesthetic reminiscent of the original graphic novel. The tone is light crime for kids with a moral about friendship: each episode shows how the team learns to work together despite their personalities. The first season format consists of 9 episodes of 25 minutes, where the characters' personalities are revealed through failed heists.
If you enjoyed the original film "Bad Guys" and appreciated the gang dynamics, or "Puss in Boots 2" for its meta-humor and self-irony — the series will offer the same energy in a mini-format. For comparisons with other animated series about lovable villains, check out "Despicable Me" (mini-movies) or "Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Legends."
The second season is announced for April 2, 2026.
9 episodes of 25 minutes each.
No, it's a prequel showing the beginning of the gang's career.
No, the voice cast is entirely new, adapted for the series format.
Yes, the age rating is TV-Y7, safe content with a moral about friendship.