Clarence
Series, 2014, The 2010s, Set in Aberdale
Clarence is #7 of 12 in release order and #7 of 12 in chronological order in the Cartoon Comedy Classics.
The story
In a world of noise, Clarence is a jar of sunshine, pure and simple. He sees the world only in his favorite colors: goofy grape and neon green. Clarence values his friends Jeff and Sumo and his mother Mary more than gold. No matter what happens, good or bad, nothing brings Clarence down.
Clarence recap
Clarence Wendle is a cheerful, chubby boy in the town of Aberdale who finds wonder in everything. He lives with his mother Mary and her boyfriend Chad, a relaxed father figure, and his best friends are Jeff, a careful boy with a cube-shaped head and two mothers, and Sumo, who solves every problem in the most extreme way possible. Episodes follow small childhood events: a sleepover, a trip to the water park, a school project, a lost item, made big through Clarence's enthusiasm. Their classmates at Aberdale Elementary, the bully Belson and their teacher Ms. Baker are regulars. Creator Skyler Page voiced Clarence early on but was fired in 2014 after a sexual assault allegation, and Spencer Rothbell took over the voice. In the third season Sumo transfers to a new school, West Aberdale, and Clarence has to adjust to seeing his friend less. It aired on Cartoon Network for three seasons from 2014 to 2018.
Clarence ending explained
The final episode, "Anywhere but Sumo" (2018), has Clarence feel left out as Sumo spends time with his new school friends. On the eve of summer break, he fixes the bad haircut they gave Sumo, and the friends watch a runaway bulldozer flatten Sumo's school, which means Sumo can come back. Cartoon Network had not renewed it, so this was the planned end.
Where to watch Clarence
Clarence is streaming on Prime Video, Hulu, YouTube TV, and Spectrum On Demand in the US. You can rent or buy it on Amazon, Apple TV, and Google Play.
Ratings
IMDb 6.9/10
Where it fits
- Release order: after Uncle Grandpa, before Harvey Beaks.
- Chronological order: after Uncle Grandpa, before Harvey Beaks.
What to watch before Clarence
In release order, the essentials before Clarence (2014) are Chowder (2007), The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack (2008), Regular Show (2010), The Amazing World of Gumball (2011), Teen Titans Go! (2013), and Uncle Grandpa (2013).
Cast
- Spencer Rothbell as Clarence / Camden / Mavis (voice)
- Tom Kenny as Sumo (voice)
- Sean Giambrone as Jeff (voice)
- Katie Crown as Mary / Ms. Baker / Ms. Shoop (voice)
- Roger Craig Smith as Belson / Percy (voice)
- Eric Edelstein as Cop / Driver Man 1 / Mr. Farris (voice)
- Skyler Page as Clarence / Mr. Reese / Nathan (voice)
- Grace Kaufman as Chelsea / Bree (voice)
- Donovan Patton as Mr. Reese / Old Man / Mover Guy 2 (voice)
- Damien C. Haas as Nathan / A.K. / Kid #4 (voice)
- Kyle Arem as Dustin / Malakevin (voice)
- Joshua Rush as Breehn (voice)
Created by Skyler Page.