What is Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai about?

Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai is an American animated television series that delves into the origins of the Mimboar Gremlins cinematic universe. The show is set against the backdrop of 1920s Shanghai and follows the story of ten-year-old Sam Wing, who later becomes the shop owner seen in the original 1984 film. Sam encounters a curious creature named Gizmo, a young Mogwai, setting off on a journey filled with excitement and danger as they aim to reach the creature's mystical home, the Valley of Jade. Throughout the narrative, the series weaves together themes of friendship and the fantastical as Sam and a resilient tween neighbour named Elle encounter various demons and spirits from Chinese folklore. The show provides a mix of cultural mythology and the established lore of the Gremlins franchise.

The first episode of Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai aired on May 23, 2023 and the most recent episode to air was on June 22, 2023.