HarmonQuest (2016)
Dan Harmon and comedian friends roll dice, improvise chaos, and animate the results in this one-of-a-kind fantasy comedy series.
HarmonQuest - Series Information
- First Air Year: 2016
- Last Air Year: 2019
- Created by: Spencer Crittenden, Dan Harmon
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
- Content Rating (US): TV-PG
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (25 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 3
- Number of Episodes: 30
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: July 14, 2016 (United States - TV-PG), July 14, 2016 (Canada - 18+), July 14, 2016 (Australia - PG)
- Networks: SeeSo, VRV
- Production Companies: Starburns Industries
- Production Countries: United States of America
HarmonQuest - Plot
A comedic journey into the hilarious world of fantasy roleplaying with Dan Harmon and his Comedian Companions.
HarmonQuest - Trailer
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HarmonQuest - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Spencer Crittenden
- Dan Harmon
Main Cast
- Spencer Crittenden
- Dan Harmon
- Erin McGathy
- Jeff Bryan Davis
- Matt Gourley
- Kumail Nanjiani
- Paul Scheer
- Gillian Jacobs
- Aparna Nancherla
- River Butcher
Executive Producers
- Dan Harmon
- Spencer Crittenden
HarmonQuest - FAQs
What makes HarmonQuest different from other animated shows?
HarmonQuest blends live-action tabletop roleplaying with animated sequences, making it genuinely unique. Dan Harmon and comedian friends improvise a fantasy campaign on camera, and their adventure is then brought to life through animation — creating a hybrid format that's part comedy show, part animated series, and entirely unpredictable.
Who are the celebrity guest players in HarmonQuest?
Each episode features a rotating celebrity guest joining the core cast. Memorable guests include Aubrey Plaza as Hawaiian Coffee, Patton Oswalt as Sand Pole, Thomas Middleditch as Dildo Bogpelt, John Hodgman as Hon Jodgman, and Janet Varney as Sedona — all improvising their way through Dan Harmon's chaotic fantasy world.
Is HarmonQuest worth watching for non-gamers?
Absolutely. You don't need any roleplaying experience to enjoy HarmonQuest. The comedy comes from the improvised banter, the absurd character names, and watching comedians gleefully derail a fantasy story. It's more stand-up comedy roundtable than Dungeons & Dragons tutorial, and the animated sequences make it visually fun throughout.
Where can you stream HarmonQuest?
HarmonQuest is currently available to stream on Crunchyroll. If you'd prefer to own it, episodes can be purchased through Fandango At Home. Availability may vary by region, so check your local streaming services for the most up-to-date options.
Who created HarmonQuest and what inspired it?
HarmonQuest was created by Dan Harmon, best known for Community and Rick and Morty, alongside Spencer Crittenden, who serves as the show's Game Master. The series grew out of Harmon's genuine love of tabletop roleplaying, which he had been playing publicly at live events before the show was developed.
How many seasons and episodes does HarmonQuest have?
HarmonQuest ran for three seasons between 2016 and 2019, with 10 episodes per season for a total of 30 main episodes. The show originally aired on SeeSo before moving to VRV, and it concluded naturally after its third season rather than facing cancellation.
What are the character names in HarmonQuest?
The core cast plays wonderfully absurd characters: Dan Harmon is Fondue Zoobag, Erin McGathy plays Beor O'Shift, and Jeff Bryan Davis portrays Boneweevil. Matt Gourley plays Chadge Zoobag in later seasons. Spencer Crittenden presides over the chaos as the Game Master, guiding the story while the cast improvises their way through it.
What shows are similar to HarmonQuest?
If you enjoy HarmonQuest's mix of improv comedy and animation, Harley Quinn and Home Movies offer similarly irreverent animated humor. For improv-driven comedy, Whose Line Is It Anyway? and Reno 911! scratch a similar itch. Fans of the roleplaying format may also enjoy the animated anthology series Secret Level.
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