G.I. Joe Renegades

G.I. Joe: Renegades is an American animated television series based on the G.I. Joe toy franchise. The series aired on The Hub from November 26, 2010 to July 23, 2011.

The series was available for instant streaming through Netflix from April 5, 2012 up until February 2015. DVD and Blu-ray releases by Shout! Factory came out in 2013.

The Series Premired On Toon Disney/Jetix On October 31, 2020.

## Plot

A group of young Joes are forced to become fugitives after a spy mission goes horribly wrong that involves the explosion of Cobra Industries' Pharmaceuticals. Now branded as renegades by the media for crimes they didn't commit, they're forced to fight. Pursued by the military and Cobra mercenaries, they must use all their skills to prove their innocence and to expose the true face of Cobra Industries and its mysterious leader, Adam DeCobray.

According to the recent "Hub Exclusive" TV broadcast promoting this series and *Transformers: Prime*, homages to *The A-Team* are used in the background of this incarnation of the characters. Most notable is that Roadblock is stated to parallel B.A. Baracus in size and mechanical aptitude, and Flint is formally an actual officer rather than a warrant officer and is specifically the officer assigned to arrest the "Renegades", akin to Colonel Lynch of the *A-Team* series. Also, Lady Jaye is sympathetic to her longtime friend Duke and provides covert support for him and the Renegades, much like Captain Charissa Sosa in the *A-Team* film and Amy Allen in the 1980s TV series.

## Opening narration

After two episodes, the series' intro is narrated by David Kaye:

*Accused of a crime they didn't commit, a ragtag band of fugitives fights a covert battle to clear their names and expose the insidious enemy that is... Cobra. Some call them outlaws. Some call them heroes. But these determined men and women think of themselves only as "Ordinary Joes". And this is their story.*

## Characters

* Charlie Adler - Cobra Commander, Buzzer, Monkeywrench, Jumpmaster (ep. 1) Cobra Trooper #1 (ep. 1), Swami Vipra (ep. 13), Guard #2 (ep. 20)
* Clancy Brown - Destro, Truman (ep. 8), Whistleblower (ep. 11)
* Natalia Cigliuti - Scarlett
* Nika Futterman - Lady Jaye, Female Reporter (ep. 1, 7), Sheriff's Clerk (ep. 10)
* David Kaye - Main Title Narrator, Professor Patrick O'Hara (ep. 25-26)
* Matthew Yang King - Tunnel Rat, Torch, Cobra Trooper #3 (ep. 1), Country Clerk (ep. 10), Technician (ep. 10), Cobra Guard #1 (ep. 16), Pilot (ep. 19), Operations Tech (ep. 24), Cobra Guard (ep. 26)
* Jason Marsden - Duke, Ripper, Trooper #2 (ep. 1), Mitchell (ep. 2), Prison Guard #1 (ep. 10), Intel (ep. 10)
* Johnny Messner - Flint
* Khary Payton - Ripcord, Lead Cobra Trooper (ep. 1), Guard #1 (ep. 20)
* Kevin Michael Richardson - Roadblock, Road Pig, Computer Voice, Major Hidalgo (ep. 1), Cobra Security Trooper (ep. 1), Mechanic (ep. 10), News Anchor (ep. 11), Crowd Member #1 (ep. 12), Franz (ep. 13), Guard #1 (ep. 13), Moon (ep. 16), Sailor (ep. 16), Preacher Davis (ep. 23)
* Charlie Schlatter - Doctor Mindbender, Wild Bill, Lift-Ticket, Security Chief (ep. 1)
* Tatyana Yassukovich - Baroness, Receptionist (ep. 1)

## Production

*G.I. Joe: Renegades* finished its first season original broadcast with episode "Revelations - Part 2" on July 23, 2011. The series went on hiatus status according to Hub PR department, with no news of renewal for a second season in July 2011. On January 26, 2012 when asked when viewers would see a second season, Henry Gilroy said, "Actually, you're probably not going to."

## Home video release

On June 5, 2012, Shout! Factory released "G.I. Joe: Renegades - Season 1, Volume 1" on DVD. "G.I. Joe: Renegades - Season 1, Volume 2" was released on DVD on September 25, 2012; the entire season was released on Blu-ray Disc at that time, as well.

## In other media

### Comic books

As adaptations of episodes of the TV series, IDW Publishing published four comic books under the name of *G.I. Joe: Renegades*. The comic books were released out of order. Each comic book is 104 pages long.

* Volume 1 was released on January 10, 2012.
* Volume 2 and 3 were released on July 22, 2012.
* Volume 4 were released on August 9, 2012.

### Toys

Action figures of Duke, Ripcord, Scarlett, Snake Eyes and Tunnel Rat were released in 2011, based on the characters from *G.I. Joe: Renegades*, with the additional action figures of Law & Order and Airtight. Renegades versions of Cobra Commander, Cobra Trooper, Firefly and Storm Shadow were also released as action figures in 2011. All action figures were branded as part of the 30th Anniversary line. Finally, the main G.I. Joe Renegades team was completed in 2017 with the release of Roadblock as part of the San Diego Comic Con-exclusive IDW Revolution box set.

## Reception

### Ratings

The *Transformers: Prime*/*G.I. Joe Renegades* block of special programming on Friday from 3:30 p.m.–7 p.m. generated significant gains audience versus the previous week among households and key demographics: HH (+111%, 97,000), Persons 2+ (+133%, 142,000), Kids 2-11 (+130%, 62,000), Kids 6-11 (+78%, 32,000), Adults 18-49 (+117%, 50,000) and Women 18-49 (+120%, 11,000).

1. ↑ Interview with Michael Bell. *Moonbase2.libsyn.com* (December 8, 2009).
2. ↑ "G.I. Joe: Renegades" confirmed "On Hiatus" after a Single Season. *Generals Joes* (March 24, 2011).
3. ↑ The Hub Unveils 2011–12 Program Schedule. *TV by the Numbers* (March 24, 2011).
4. ↑ G.I. Joe: Renegades writer Henry Gilroy reveals tidbits about the animated series. *Generals Joes* (January 26, 2012).
5. ↑ No G.I. Joe programming on The Hub through early 2013 | Generals Joes - A blog about the importance (or unimportance) of little plastic men. Generals Joes.
6. ↑ Sarto, Dan (April 29, 2012). *G.I. Joe: Renegades* Season 1, Volume 1 On DVD June 5. *Animation World Network*.
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12. ↑ 3 3/4" Figures | YoJoe.com: Dedicated to the G.I.Joe of the 80's, 90's and beyond!. *YoJoe.com*.
13. ↑ OFAE.net SDCC 2017 IDW Revolution box set review.
14. ↑ Gorman, Bill (December 1, 2012). The Hub Delivers Ratings Increases with Holiday Programming, Including *Transformers: Prime* and *G.I. Joe Renegades*. *TV by the Numbers*.