We’ve identified for almost two years now {that a} Knuckles TV collection was on the best way. At this time, we get our first style of what to anticipate when the present drops on April 26.

For those who loved Sonic the Hedgehog and Sonic the Hedgehog 2, it appears to be like like we’re in retailer for extra of the identical. Simply with extra Knuckles, nonetheless performed by Idris Elba, which is nice! This primary Knuckles trailer is meaty with a length of about two-and-a-half minutes. It units the tone for the Paramount Plus collection as we see a few of the Echidna’s objective, villains, and extra.

Simply the opposite day we noticed our first Sonic the Hedgehog 3 teaser drop, which additionally confirmed the return of Jim Carrey’s Dr. Robotnik. On this first Knuckles trailer, we see a brand new villain that looks as if a strong foil for to the nice Echidna Warrior.

This unnamed villain is performed by Rory McCann. The actor is maybe finest identified for portraying the large fan-favorite Sandor Clegane, also referred to as The Hound, in HBO’s Recreation of Thrones.

McCann’s character and his underlings have entry to Knuckles’ powers within the streaming collection. This seemingly units up equally powered battles between the opposing factions.

What has Knuckles been as much as?

As for Knuckles’ motivations, he seems to have hit a little bit of a hunch following the Sonic 2 film. This collection takes place instantly after the sequel however earlier than the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 3. Knuckles lastly finds objective in coaching a brand new warrior although. That pupil? Tom Wachowski’s Deputy of Inexperienced Hills, Wade Whipple.

There’s more likely to be loads of buddy cop-esque comedy between Knuckles and Wade all through the six-episode restricted collection. The quick episode depend could have been a fantastic determination for the present as a result of it appears to be like unbelievable quality-wise. We’ll see how this new chapter of the Sonic cinematic universe seems when Knuckles begins streaming through Paramount Plus on April 26.