Go, Diego, Go - TV-Y
TV Rating: TV-Y
Network: Nickelodeon Cast: Rosie Perez, Jake T. Austin, Gabriela Aisenberg
Genre: Children, Cartoons, & Animation
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Common Sense Note
Parents need to know that though this show is a spin-off from the popular Nick Jr. series, Dora the Explorer (Diego is her cousin), it can hold its own. Diego Marquez is an explorer of the rain forests of Latin America. He lives along side his computer-savvy older sister and many exotic animal friends. In each episode, Diego learns about an animal that is native to Latin America and saves it from a seemingly perilous situation.
Families who watch this show will recognize the similarities in visuals to Dora with computer game-like interactive animation. Also, Diego calls upon the viewer many times to help him out by saying aloud different things about these animals, often in Spanish. Though repetitive and clearly entertaining for preschoolers only, the show offers exposure to Latin American culture and demonstrates how a community works together to help others.
Common Sense Review
Reviewed By: Pam Gelman
It's no surprise the creators of the highly successful Dora the Explorer have sprung another show on Nick Jr., GO, DIEGO, GO, about Dora's eight-year-old cousin, an animal rescuer with the unique talent to communicate with animals. But unlike Dora, Diego's world is real -- the rain forests of Latin America. Each show focuses on a particular animal that is native to Latin America with Diego and the viewer learning interesting facts about it. Diego uses techno gadgets, his camera named "Click," and a computer to access important information about the animal. He also uses a Rescue Pack that can change into different modes of transportation, such as a parasail, hot air balloon, or raft to help him spring into action. Of course, each gadget has its own catchy song and distinctive personality.
Diego is incredibly resourceful and quite agile in his daring rescues but still needs others, including the viewer, to help along the way. His eleven-year-old sister, Alicia, is a computer whiz who is often at the control center tree house. His ability to speak to animals has helped him befriend a baby jaguar, a supportive companion. And in each episode, three silly spider monkeys, the Bobo Brothers, try to foil Diego's efforts, always unsuccessfully.
The cultural component to Go, Diego, Go cannot be underemphasized. Colorful visuals of the rain forest along with snappy Latin American music add to the flavor and richness of Diego's world. Diego speaks Spanish to his sister, friends, and you, the viewer. Also, the actors lending their voices are all Latin, including Rose Pérez in the voice of Click.
By watching Go, Diego, Go preschoolers learn more about the Latin world while becoming acquainted with a curious kid who never says no to an animal in need.
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