The show's humor stems from the fact that while Gadget is technically powerful, he is remarkably incompetent and survives his missions through pure luck or the secret intervention of his family:
: The protagonist, originally voiced by Don Adams (famous for his similar role in Get Smart ). He is brave and well-intentioned but consistently mistakes his allies for enemies and vice versa. Inspector Gadget
: The unseen main antagonist and leader of the criminal organization M.A.D. He is always accompanied by his pet, M.A.D. Cat , and is known for his growling catchphrase: "I'll get you next time, Gadget! NEXT time!" . The show's humor stems from the fact that