Dead End: Paranormal Park
Animated Show
2022
United States of America
Barney Guttman, a teenage trans boy voiced by American trans male actor Zach Barack, explores friendships, crushes on other boys, and battles supernatural forces in this animated series.
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Available Summary:
"The series follows Barney and Norma, the newest employees at their local theme park, Phoenix Parks, a Dollywood-esque park created by the famous celebrity Pauline Phoenix. Joined by Pugsley, Barney's childhood dog, and Courtney, a thousand-year-old demon, they discover the world of the Paranormal as well as learning new things about themselves." -Wikipedia.
Jack's Summary:
Zach Barack, a trans actor, stars as Barney, a gay trans boy and the protagonist of Dead End: Paranormal Park. This show is groundbreaking in that respect. It's a light, childish, humorous animated series which reminds me of Gravity Falls. Miss Coco Peru, a drag queen I've adored for a long time, voices the show's fabulous antagonist Pauline. The show has a talking dog, demons, cartoon-typical antics, and found family themes. Beyond Zach, there are heaps of LGBT+ characters and people of colour.
My review is based on season 1, and I haven't yet watched season 2. Based on everything I've seen though, this is a very sweet option for people who enjoy animated shows and want lighthearted representation. Through Zach's parents and grandmother, the show tackles transphobia and abandonment themes, but in a very sweet way.
Entry last updated:
8 Feb 2026