Common Sense Media Review
By Joly Herman
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Anything but lazy -- it's exhausting! OK for kids.
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Kids say the show has a unique blend of entertainment, promoting healthy lifestyles through catchy songs and memorable characters, especially Sportacus and Robbie Rotten, which has even led to a resurgence of internet memes. However, opinions are mixed, with some finding the animation unsettling and the messages overly emphasized, while others praise its educational value for young viewers and nostalgic qualities for older audiences.
- healthy lifestyle
- catchy songs
- mixed opinions
- creepy characters
- nostalgia
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What's the Story?
LAZYTOWN, created in Iceland, was born from the idea that kids should be encouraged to be active rather than lazy. Stephanie (Julianna Rose Mauriello) visits LazyTown to stay with her uncle, the mayor. She meets a variety of kids -- who happen to be puppets -- and befriends the town's superhero, Sportacus 10 (Magnus Scheving). Villain Robbie Rotten (Stefan Karl Stefansson)lurks nearby and is always trying to foil the kids' good time.
Is It Any Good?
Kids will like the acrobatic moves that Sportacus 10 busts out -- flipping throughout his spacecraft, jumping over any hurdle, and dancing with Stephanie. This enthusiasm isn't without its benefits. Kids might try to jump and flip the way Sportacus 10 does. The role modeling is also well-intended, but the show's fantasy style doesn't invite real learning to take place.
Parents might take advantage of the momentum generated by this program by turning off the television and getting active with their kids -- after all, that's what LazyTown is really all about.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the characters' energy. Why are they so enthusiastic and excited? Is it because of the healthy choices they make?
Does this show encourage your kids to dance or move around?
TV Details
- Premiere date : August 16, 2004
- Cast : Julianna Rose Mauriello , Magnus Scheving , Stefan Karl Stefansson
- Network : Kidstream
- Genre : Educational
- Topics : Superheroes , Arts ( Music and Sing-Along ) , Puppets
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- Last updated : October 9, 2025
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