Upon release, Wabbit received generally positive reviews, holding a 7.4/10 on IMDb and a 78% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes for Season 1. Critics praised its willingness to experiment, though some older fans missed the full ensemble cast. The show was later rebranded as New Looney Tunes for seasons 2 and 3, which added more classic characters like Porky Pig and Tweety.
For viewers today, Wabbit- New Looney Tunes - Season 1 is available to stream on HBO Max (now simply Max) and for digital purchase on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV. It is also frequently aired on Cartoon Network’s Boomerang channel. Wabbit- New Looney Tunes - Season 1
No serialized plot; instead, a loose thematic arc: Bugs adjusts to a world blending classic cartoon logic with modern conveniences. Repeated motifs include Bugs exploiting technology, suburbia vs. wilderness gags, and rivalries that escalate then reset by each episode’s end. For viewers today, Wabbit- New Looney Tunes -
Visually, Season 1 was a bold experiment. It moved away from the soft, rounded edges of The Looney Tunes Show and embraced a sharper, more angular art style. The backgrounds were vibrant and geometric, often paying homage to the stylized look of the 1950s "modern" cartoons (like the work of Maurice Noble). It looked like a comic book come to life, giving the show a distinct visual identity that separated it from the glut of Flash-animated series on other networks. and classic misdirection.
In Season 1, Bugs is not the passive-aggressive carrot-chewer of old. He is active, energetic, and slightly more manic. Voice actor Jeff Bergman (who famously revived the character in the early 90s) delivers a pitch-perfect performance, but he adds a layer of weary confidence. This Bugs has traded the woods of Beverly Hills for a modern suburban forest. He lives in a tree, but his neighbors are suburban families, tech billionaires, and yoga instructors.
The brilliance of Season 1 is that it allows Bugs to be the underdog again. He’s not fighting for a hunting season; he’s fighting for quiet enjoyment of his home. When a drill sergeant moves in next door, Bugs doesn't just blow him up—he uses psychological warfare, social media, and classic misdirection.