Men in Black: The Series
Series, 1997, Agents J & K, Set in New York
Men in Black: The Series is #2 of 5 in release order and #2 of 5 in chronological order in the Men in Black.
The story
A secret government organization made up of men provide intergalactic immigration services for Earth-bound aliens.
Men in Black: The Series recap
This animated series, which ran for four seasons and 53 episodes from 1997 to 2001, picks up after the first film in its own continuity: Agent K never retires, J is still treated as the rookie, and Agent L works at headquarters, which has moved beneath LaGuardia Airport. Most episodes are standalone cases in which J and K deal with alien criminals, smugglers and invasions, with Zed sending them out from headquarters. The main villain is Alpha, the founding chief of the Men in Black and K's old mentor, who turned criminal and grafts rare alien body parts onto himself in pursuit of immortality, growing more monstrous each time he returns. Other recurring enemies include the insect-like Bugs led by their Bug Queen, who return in several invasion attempts, and the oil-hungry Ixions. Some episodes explore K's past and bring J face to face with people from his own life before he joined.
Men in Black: The Series ending explained
The series ends with the finale, "The Endgame Syndrome", in which Alpha is finally killed. J and K are still partners at the end. The show was not expected to be renewed after its third season, whose finale was written as a possible ending, before a fourth season followed. The film sequels do not follow its continuity.
Where to watch Men in Black: The Series
Men in Black: The Series is streaming on Tubi in the US.
Ratings
IMDb 6.8/10
Where it fits
- Release order: after Men in Black, before Men in Black II.
- Chronological order: after Men in Black, before Men in Black II.
What to watch before Men in Black: The Series
Men in Black (1997), which Men in Black: The Series (1997) continues. Men in Black: The Series itself is optional in the Men in Black order.
Cast
- Keith Diamond as Agent J (voice)
- Charles Napier as Chief Zed (voice)
- Gregg Berger as Agent K (voice)
- Jennifer Lien as Agent Elle (voice)
- Ed O'Ross as Agent K (voice)
- Jennifer Martin as Agent Elle (voice)
- Adam Baldwin as Agent X (voice)
- David Warner as Alpha (voice)
- Tony Shalhoub as Jeebs (voice)
- Vincent D'Onofrio as Edwin Bug / Dung Bug / Moe Bug (voice)
- Beth Broderick as Aileen (voice)
- Kurtwood Smith as Forbus (voice)
Created by Duane Capizzi, Richard Raynis, Jeff Kline.