The Daltons (2010 TV series)

The Daltons
Company type	Animated television series
Industry	Entertainment
Founded	May 31, 2010; 16 years ago
Headquarters	France
Products	Animated television series

The Daltons (known in French as Les Dalton) is a French animated comedy series inspired by the creations of artist Morris and writer René Goscinny. The storyline focuses on the four primary antagonists from the Lucky Luke comic books, who persistently attempt to break free from prison after being captured by Lucky Luke. Olivier Jean-Marie and Jean-François Henry adapted the series, with Charles Vaucelle serving as director.

Plot

The narrative unfolds within a desert prison located in Nevada, where the Dalton brothers repeatedly make unsuccessful attempts to escape incarceration.

Main

Joe Dalton – As the eldest and shortest sibling, Joe is characterized by his anger and malevolence. He constantly devises escape schemes that invariably fail, driven by his intense animosity toward Lucky Luke.
Jack Dalton – The elder of the two middle brothers, Jack is composed, observant, and possesses exceptional mechanical skills.
William Dalton – The most intellectual and refined of the brothers, William tackles complex problems and translates ancient languages such as Nahuatl.
Averell Dalton – The youngest and tallest brother, Averell is simple-minded yet sincere and emotionally sensitive. Despite frequent setbacks, he occasionally reveals surprising artistic and creative abilities.
Melvin Peabody – The warden overseeing the penitentiary who vigilantly supervises the Daltons. Driven by greed and impulsiveness, he aspires to bring fame to the prison. His choices are often swayed by Miss Betty.
Miss Betty – The prison hostess admired by both inmates and staff. Proficient in firearms, archery, and driving, she harbors romantic feelings for Averell.
Rantanplan/Rintindumb – The intellectually challenged guard dog who communicates solely with the audience. His frequent misunderstandings contribute to the failure of the Daltons' escape plans.

Recurring

Pete and Emett – Two prison guards who share a close bond but lack sharpness. They often wager on the Daltons’ attempts to flee and spend more time conversing than monitoring them.
Crazy Wolf – Leader of the Bras-Cassés tribe who regularly returns the Daltons to prison, often bearing injuries. Although his voice is calm, he tends to be impulsive and easily offended.
Fabulous Falcon – A cunning swindler frequently deceived by the Daltons, who steal personal and magical items from him to facilitate their escapes. He partially collaborates with them while educating others about Native culture and vending Native products within the penitentiary. Additionally, he practices sorcery and medicine.
Ma Dalton – The mother of the Dalton brothers, comparable in height to Joe. Despite her dishonest nature, she emphasizes good manners and education for her children, showing particular affection toward Averell.
Ming Lee Fu – A Chinese laundryman at the penitentiary skilled in acupuncture, hypnosis, kung fu, among other arts. He resides in a pagoda that doubles as a laundry facility and employs explosives for maintenance or festivities such as Chinese New Year.
Lucky Luke – The legendary solitary cowboy hero traditionally responsible for thwarting the Daltons’ plans. Although largely absent from this series, he makes occasional appearances. According to Mr. Peabody in "The Escape For Dummies," Lucky Luke has retired; nonetheless, Joe continues to harbor resentment toward him.

Cast

The show was originally created in French and features three distinct English-language versions: one tailored for Paris, another for the United States, and a third for The Philippines, with the latter primarily used on streaming services.

Character name	French voice actor	English voice actor (Paris)	English voice actor (Jim Gomez Productions, US)	English voice actor (SDI Media, The Philippines)
Joe Dalton	Christophe Lemoine	Matthew Géczy	John Mariano Marc Thompson (Fort Dalton)	Zahn Yu
Jack Dalton	Bruno Fender	David Gasman	Barry Dennen Tom Wayland (Fort Dalton)	Earl Palma
William Dalton	Julien Cafaro	David Gasman	Brian Cummings Tom Wayland (Fort Dalton)	Pol Yu
Averell Dalton	Bernard Alane	Mike Powers	Maurice LaMarche Marc Thompson (Fort Dalton)	John Clyde
Melvin Peabody	Stéphane Ronchewski	David Gasman	Barry Dennen Darren Dunstan (Fort Dalton)	Jose Manuel Torres
Rintindumb	François Morel	Mike Powers	Maurice LaMarche Darren Dunstan (Fort Dalton)	John William Kerr
Miss Betty	Edwige Lemoine	Sharon Mann	E.G. Daily (Season 1) Eileen Stevens (Season 2)	Bianca Arambulo
Emett	Michel Dodane	Matthew Géczy	Unknown	Jacob Garcia
Pete	Bruno Magne	David Gasman	Unknown	John Santiago
Fabulous Falcon	Jérémy Prévost	Matthew Géczy	Unknown	Mark Guzman
Crazy Wolf	Bruno Magne	Unknown	Jim Gomez	Angelo Cruz

Season 1 (2010–12)

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Season 2 (2013–16)

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Broadcast

The show made its debut on May 31, 2010, initially broadcast on France 3 and Canal+ Family. It was subsequently aired on channels such as Télétoon+, France 4, and Boomerang. In India, the series was available in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu across networks including Nickelodeon Sonic, Hungama TV, and Super Hungama.

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