Craig of the Creek
Series, 2018, The 2010s, Set in The creek
Craig of the Creek is #12 of 12 in release order and #12 of 12 in chronological order in the Cartoon Comedy Classics.
The story
Craig and his two friends, Kelsey and JP, embark on adventures in the untamed wilderness of the Creek, a place where children can run wild and free. The group of friends solve mysteries, fulfil quests and compete in battles against the other kids.
Craig of the Creek recap
Craig Williams, ten, lives in the suburbs of Herkleton, Maryland. The creek behind his neighbourhood is a world run entirely by kids, with its own territories, tribes and rules: the Stump Kids, the Elders, the Horse Girls, the Junior Forest Scouts, the Trading Tree where everything is bartered. Craig, with a staff and a satchel, explores it with his best friends Kelsey, a dramatic adventurer with a cape and a pet bird, and J.P., a tall, goofy boy in a hockey jersey. Craig keeps a detailed map of the creek. At home he has a busy family: his parents, his teen brother Bernard and little sister Jessica. Over six seasons the creek grows in scale with longer arcs: hunts for hidden treasures, a red-poncho-wearing rival, and kids like Omar, who joins the group. The prequel film Craig Before the Creek (2023) shows how Craig first found the creek. It aired on Cartoon Network from 2018 to 2025.
Craig of the Creek ending explained
The series finale, "See You Tomorrow at the Creek" (January 2025), has Craig lonely while his family takes Bernard to college. He shows his friends his rebuilt map, they post it at the Trading Tree, and kids from across the creek gather to thank him with a party. Craig, Kelsey and J.P. stay past the dinner bell, and Craig says he will see it tomorrow. A spin-off, Jessica's Big Little World, ran from 2023.
Where to watch Craig of the Creek
Craig of the Creek is streaming on Hulu, YouTube TV, and HBO Max in the US. You can rent or buy it on Amazon, Apple TV, and Google Play.
Ratings
IMDb 7.6/10
Where it fits
- Release order: after The Loud House, the latest.
- Chronological order: after The Loud House, the last.
What to watch before Craig of the Creek
In release order, 11 Cartoon Comedy Classics essentials come before Craig of the Creek (2018), from Chowder (2007) to The Loud House (2016).
Cast
- Philip Solomon as Craig Williams (voice)
- H. Michael Croner as John 'J.P' Paul (voice)
- Noël Wells as Kelsey / Mortimor (voice)
- Ben Levin as Bobby / Video Game Announcer (voice)
- Matt Burnett as Randy / Knight (voice)
- Phil LaMarr as Wolfgang (voice)
- Kimberly Hébert Gregory as Nicole / Stacie (voice)
- Dana Davis as Kit / Prynda (voice)
- Lucia Cunningham as Jessica (voice)
- Zeno Robinson as Omar / Brice (voice)
- Jeff Trammell as Cannonball / Rob (voice)
- Terry Crews as Duane (voice)
Created by Matt Burnett, Ben Levin.