The show is a spin-off of the Madagascar film franchise, following the elite four-penguin strike force as they conduct paramilitary missions from their headquarters at the Central Park Zoo. : December 19, 2015.
Skipper’s paranoid wisdom ("Never swim away from a shark. Swim toward it. Sharks respect confidence."), Rico’s silent violence, and Private’s innocent optimism created a comedic balance that appealed to both children (the slapstick) and adults (the Mission: Impossible and James Bond pastiches).