Bring home ‘Knuckles’ on Blu-ray or DVD

Category: Blu-ray's and DVD's

Taking place between the second Sonic the Hedgehog movie and the upcoming third movie, Knuckles is a fun adventure with this tough, strong, and sweet alien Echidna warrior. The Blu-ray and DVD include all six episodes from the Paramount+ mini series. Sonic (Ben Schwartz) and Tails (Colleen O’Shaughnessey) appear in the first episode in an attempt to help their friend/housemate Knuckles (Idris Elba) adjust to life on Earth.

When Knuckles asks for guidance from the spirit of his chief of his old planet, he is told he must find someone to for him to teach the ways of the Echidna warrior and keep their tradition and legacy alive.  He immediately sees Wade (Adam Pally), the local deputy, as the person who can use his help becoming a warrior.

Wade has been dumped by his cherished bowling team just before the championship in Reno. He, apparently, is not tough enough. Well, once Knuckles takes him under his wing, Wade definitely turns into a more robust guy, both physically and psychologically. He eventually has what it takes to be a warrior – human style.

Along the way to Reno, this little roadtrip has some fun aspects, not least of which is a visit to Wade’s mother (Stockard Channing) where his FBI sister (Edi Patterson) are about to have Shabbat dinner. Wade and Knuckles join in the celebration, with Knuckles discovering some delicious Shabbat food.  

Hot on their trail are two agents who capture weapons to sell on the black market. And Knuckles is truly a great weapon. With a buyer ready to take possession of the little red guy, Knuckles finds himself in and out of dangerous situations, however in the end he and Wade turn into a great team, and Knuckles realizes that he is now “home.”

There are some bonus features. The cast briefly discuss their characters and their stunts. Another featurette looks at how they worked with Knuckles (a puppet kind of figure) while filming before the CGI character was placed in the film. 

The cast try to imitate the voice of Knuckles, or actually, the voice of Idris Elba. There are some outtakes as well. 

The show is rated TV-PG, and it contains violence so keep that in mind.

Knuckles is available on Blu-ray, DVD, and limited edition Blu-Ray Steelbook beginning September 10, 2024.

About the Author

Francine Brokaw has been covering all aspects of the entertainment industry for over 30 years. She also writes about products and travel. She has been published in national and international newspapers and magazines as well as Internet websites. She has written her own book, Beyond the Red Carpet The World of Entertainment Journalists, is the entertainment correspondent for Good Day Orange County, and has her own TV show, Beyond the Red Carpet, on Village Television in Orange County. She is a longstanding member of the Television Critics Association and is accredited by the MPAA.