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Fish Hooks
- Disney Channel
- Genre: Kids' Animation
Common Sense Media says
Cute pet store antics have positive messages for kids.
Parents say
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Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that there's little cause for concern in this entertaining cartoon. The characters' troubles are relatable to kids' life experiences, and their dependence on friends' help to navigate the social uncertainties at school and play have positive messages for kids. The show's animation style -- and the fact that it's told from the perspective of small freshwater fish -- means that some of the other animal characters are oversized and intimidating, which might frighten very young children.
What's the story?
FISH HOOKS is set in the colorful world of Bud's Pet Shop, where fish friends Bea (voiced by Chelsea Staub), Milo (Kyle Massey), and Oscar (Justin Roiland) are starting their first year at Freshwater High School. The trio soon discovers that tween life is fraught with uncertainty -- even when you're a fish -- so it's a good thing they can rely on each other to navigate the choppy waters. When they're not in school, the young adventurers enjoy donning land suits and exploring the rest of the pet store, but their encounters there are often even more unpredictable than their scholarly ones.
Is it any good?
This entertaining show touches on social interactions and personal struggles that pop up as kids get older, including solidifying your identity, striving for popularity, and wanting independence. Because the characters are fish rather than humans, it's easier for kids to enjoy the show's humorous take on issues like these and not feel like they're being forced to learn anything. The good news is that, without realizing it, they'll still pick up on the show's emphasis on friendship and respect and may feel more relaxed about tackling similar situations when they arise in real life.
Although the content is nothing to sweat for most ages, the show is best appreciated by kids who will relate most to the characters' experiences -- so, young tweens and up. Very young kids might also find the show's land-dwelling pet shop residents a little frightening, thanks to the series' photo-puppetry animation style.
Explore, discuss, enjoy
Families can talk about friendship. Who are your good friends? What attributes do you like in them? How do they show they're good friends? What are your responsibilities as a friend?
Did you like the way this show is animated? Did it make it seem more or less realistic than "regular" animation? Why do you think some parts were exaggerated?
How do the characters' lives compare to yours? What do they do for fun? What are your favorite things to do when you play with your friends?
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Parent of 5 and 7 year old
September 26, 2010
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Disney's version of Sponge Bob
Horrible! It seems to be Disney's version of Sponge Bob. In only two episodes I have seen Milo's bottom, an extremely scary cat chasing them, and inappropriate language like "screwed up". I'm very disappointed and don't intend for my kids to watch any more episodes.
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Parent of 7 year old
September 26, 2010
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Not good for a 7 year old
This cartoon really appealled to my 7 year old. However, during the first episode, we saw Milo's bottom and inappropriate language such as "screwed" and "screwed up" was used more than once. Very disappointing for my daughter as she won't be able to watch this one!
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Adult
October 14, 2010
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Are we watching the same show? I've watched a couple of episodes with my 12 year-old daughter, and she won't be watching any more. There are many Disney shows that are not allowed in my house. Disney does not always equal appropriate.
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Kid, 10 years old
September 29, 2010
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TOTAL RIP OFF!!!
the've done it again. Disney has TOTALLY ripped off a nick show. not to mention handy manny = Bob the builder, Chuggingtom = Thomas the train.
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Kid, 11 years old
September 25, 2010
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Awesome
Nothing bad about it. They stay friends through thick and thin. Sometimes they get into arguments but not for long.
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Kid, 12 years old
September 26, 2010
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Positive Messages and Pure Fun
I love Fish Hooks! Every episode has a message about being good friends. Bea, Milo, and Oscar always help each other out in times of trouble, and kids can learn valuable lessons about friendship.
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Teen, 15 years old
October 8, 2010
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You people (mostly parents) are overreacting and being way to critical!
This is a good show with good messages about friendship, believing in yourself and sticking up for one-another (friendship). Sure, it has some "butt humor", but part of what makes this show fun is the immiture aspect of it. As for the "screwed" part, as long as it's not used sexually (would Disney EVER do that? NO!), and only used like: "We're screwed!" I ask: Why not? It does model a little on the SpongeBob side, but it's definatly not as bad! Parents these days are being WAY too critical on TV shows!!! (A sign of the times: In Winnie the Pooh, Tigger has used "ain't" numourous times. And I grew up watching that show! Given that, can you imagine what would happen if the word "ain't" showed up in a modern-day kids show?)
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Kid, 11 years old
January 1, 2011
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WHAT?
the person below me....WHAT ARE U TALKING ABOUT FISH HOOKS IS EPIK SAUCE!
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Adult
October 8, 2010
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Kid, 11 years old
February 12, 2011
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Very clean show and good roll models
Very good show and teaches good lessons. The roll models are also pretty good. The language is always clean so these's never cursing. I just wanted to point out that there's some flirting and kissing (I've only seen that once, though) and some of the other animals like the cat may be scary for 5 year olds and under.
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| Topics: | friendship, high school, ocean creatures |
| TV rating: | TV-G |
| Network: | Disney Channel |
| Cast: | Chelsea Staub, Justin Roiland, Kyle Massey |
| Genre: | Kids' Animation |
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