Series synopsis
Vixen is an American animation sci-fi & fantasy action & adventure television series that premiered on CW seed on August 25, 2015. It ended on November 18, 2016. It was created by Marc Guggenheim. It stars Megalyn Echikunwoke, Grant Gustin, Stephen Amell and Carlos Valdes.
Originally from Africa, Mari McGabe's parents were killed by local greed, corruption and wanton violence. But the orphaned Marl refuses to succumb to the terrors surrounding her. Inheriting her family's Tantu Totem, Mari can access the powers of animals - anything from the super-strength of a gorilla to the speed of a cheetah. As Vixen she fights valiantly to protect the world from threats like those that claimed her family.
Premise
Originally from Africa, Mari McGabe's parents were killed by local greed, corruption and wanton violence. But the orphaned Marl refuses to succumb to the terrors surrounding her. Inheriting her family's Tantu Totem, Mari can access the powers of animals - anything from the super-strength of a gorilla to the speed of a cheetah. As Vixen she fights valiantly to protect the world from threats like those that claimed her family.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Megalyn Echikunwoke as Mari Jiwe McCabe / Vixen (voice)
- Grant Gustin as Barry Allen / The Flash (voice)
- Stephen Amell as Oliver Queen / Arrow (voice)
- Carlos Valdes as Cisco Ramon (voice)
- Emily Bett Rickards as Felicity Smoak (voice)
Guest cast
- Katie Cassidy as Laurel Lance / Black Canary (voice)
- Sean Patrick Thomas as Professor Macalester (voice)
- Anika Noni Rose as Kuasa (voice)
- Brandon Routh as The Atom (voice)
- Neil Flynn as Chuck (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | August 25, 2015 | September 29, 2015 |
| Season 2 | 6 | October 13, 2016 | November 18, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Family Reunion: Episode 1 Mari McCabe, an orphan young woman, is chased through the city exactly 3 days after she was bailed out of jail by her foster father. She squares off with The Flash and Arrow. |
August 25, 2015 |
| 2 |
Family Reunion: Episode 2 Vixen hones her skills and learns about her past. |
September 1, 2015 |
| 3 |
Family Reunion: Episode 3 Vixen gets an unexpected house call from a couple of heroes. |
September 8, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Trial by Fire: Episode 1 Vixen teams up with The Flash and Firestorm to save her city. |
October 13, 2016 |
| 2 |
Trial by Fire: Episode 2 Vixen investigates a stolen pendant from her family's past. |
October 21, 2016 |
| 3 |
Trial by Fire: Episode 3 Vixen learns her enemy may have more power than she does. |
October 28, 2016 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | CW seed |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 25, 2015 |
| Last aired | November 18, 2016 |
| Runtime | 5 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Friday |