Eddie’s Lil’ Homies, inspired by Eddie Betts’ children’s book series, has been co-commissioned by Netflix and Australia’s National Indigenous Television (NITV).

Australian children's shows have historically been saturated with characters who look and sound the same. New programs like 'Little J and Big Cuz' and 'Eddie's Lil Homies' are changing that.

There was the US cartoon Hey Arnold, which had black American characters. He remembers watching the enduring Rugrats as well. Lil’ Homies, from left, Junior, Eddie, Lottie and Shanti. Picture ...

Eddie’s Lil’ Homies begins on Friday, February 16, at 7.30pm on NITV and streams on Netflix. Find out the next TV, streaming series and movies to add to your must-sees.

Netflix and Australia’s National Indigenous Television (NITV) have co-commissioned an animated children’s series inspired by Australian Football League star Eddie Betts’ early-reader books Eddie’s Lil ...

Source: Supplied / Eddie's Lil Homies The 10 part series, is inspired by AFL legend Eddie Betts's children's books and even stars Eddie's son, Billy Betts who plays the character of Junior.

Eddie Betts’ Lil' Homies premieres on Friday, February 16 at 7.30pm on NITV and from midnight on Netflix in Australia and New Zealand. It will also be available to stream on SBS On Demand.