15 1980s Cartoons That Changed Completely Mid-Series

15 1980s Cartoons That Changed Completely Mid-Series The 1980s gave us some of the most beloved cartoons of all time—but not all of them stayed the same. Many shows underwent drastic mid-series changes, from new characters and storylines to completely different tones and styles. In this video, we look back at 15 1980s cartoons that changed completely mid-series. Some shifts were driven by ratings, others by toy sales, and a few by bold creative risks that fans still debate today.