Is Jim Carrey’s Dr. Robotnik In Knuckles?

The Knuckles TV show is out now, causing many Sonic the Hedgehog fans to wonder if Jim Carrey’s Dr. Robotnik makes an appearance in the show. Dr. Robotnik is the main villain in the live-action Sonic the Hedgehog movie series, and with Knuckles being the first spin-off show, it would make sense for Carrey’s antagonist to make an appearance. So, here is Dr. Robotnik’s role in the Knuckles TV show explained.

Paramount+ has finally released the Knuckles TV show, continuing the story of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 by focusing on the titular red Echidna. The series follows Knuckles (voiced by Idris Elba) as he goes on a journey with deputy sheriff Wade Whipple, training him to become the ultimate warrior as they prepare for a fierce bowling competition. A lot of Sonic the Hedgehog characters make appearances in the Knuckles TV show, with fans wondering if Jim Carrey’s Dr. Robotnik is one of them.

Jim Carrey’s Dr. Robotnik Only Appears In A Recap Sequence In Knuckles

Jim Carrey’s Dr. Robotnik does appear in the Knuckles TV show, but only in a recap sequence. Knuckles episode 1 starts out with Sonic the Hedgehog giving a recap of the first two movies, with it featuring clips from both films. Dr. Robotnik is seen several times in footage reused from the second film, showing his alliance with Knuckles and his ultimate defeat at the end of Sonic the Hedgehog 2.

However, this is the only time that Dr. Robotnik appears in the series, which is a little disappointing. Dr. Robotnik is constantly mentioned by characters, but Jim Carrey’s beloved villain doesn’t actually make a proper appearance in the show, with the main antagonists instead being original characters made up for the Knuckles series.

Where Dr. Robotnik Is During Knuckles

Nobody really knows where Dr. Robotnik is during the events of Knuckles, with his most recent appearance leaving a lot of questions unanswered. Jim Carrey’s Dr. Robotnik was last seen falling from his giant robot at the end of Sonic the Hedgehog 2, with the film leaving his fate ambiguous. It has been speculated that the sequel did this in case Carrey didn’t want to return for Sonic the Hedgehog 3, allowing the third film to say that he died.

However, Jim Carrey will officially be returning in Sonic the Hedgehog 3, meaning that the character did survive the fall. Sonic the Hedgehog 3 will undoubtedly explain what Robotnik has been up to since the events of Sonic the Hedgehog 2, explaining his villainous return. However, Robotnik’s fate is still a mystery as of the Knuckles TV show, with this being one of the show’s biggest unanswered questions.