 | ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids. |
 | OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | NOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age. |
O'Grady
- TeenNick
- Genre: Kids' Animation
Common Sense Media says
Clever, quirky, fantasy-laced cartoon. Tweens+.
Parents say
QUALITY
Kids say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that the concept of boy-girl relationships is prevalent in this fantasy-laced cartoon series, but that these relationships are generally portrayed as sweet and innocent. Also, while the series' role models are somewhat self-centered, they seem fairly well-adjusted and not so wrapped up in their own problems that they ignore their friends' feelings; in fact, they often try to help one another.
What's the story?
Billed as a cross between Friends and The Twilight Zone, the animated O'GRADY follows the lives of four normal teens -- Kevin (voiced by H. Jon Benjamin), Abby (Melissa Bardin Galsky), Beth (Holly Schlesinger), and Harold (Patrice O'Neal) -- in a not-so-normal town called O'Grady. The foursome's daily trials and tribulations are par for the course for most teens, but add into the mix something called the Weirdness -- an inexplicable phenomenon that affects the townspeople in any number of strange ways -- and you've got, well, a lot of weirdness. Among other effects, the Weirdness can make people act like cats if they're feeling "catty," float upward like a helium balloon if they're feeling happy, or age instantly when they sneeze. Needless to say, this can wreak havoc on the lives of insecure teenagers -- though some occasionally figure out how to use the Weirdness to their advantage.
Is it any good?
O'Grady is a lighthearted, humorous take on teenage life, with a fantastical twist thrown in to make things really fun. The show is reminiscent of the '90s sitcom Saved by the Bell due to its wholesome, not-too-serious themes -- friendships, boy-girl relationships, school activities -- and of the WB's Gilmore Girls thanks to its rapid-fire, witty banter. What's hilarious is how closely the script mimics the conversation style of typical teens -- their speech is peppered with "like," "omigod," and "totally," their intonation is dead-on, and their conversation topics (usually not too weighty) are realistic. As the four main characters face their daily challenges, they learn to take the ever-changing effects of the Weirdness in stride, and their nonchalance makes each strange occurrence all the funnier.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about some of the show's stereotypes (the dumb blonde, the slacker, the princess). What makes the stereotypes so humorous in this show, and how does this compare with the way other shows portray them? Another discussion topic could be the way the characters treat each other. Is this behavior typical of most teenagers you know? Is the characters' behavior more positive or negative than the way your peers behave?
- Show:
- All members
- Parents
- Teens & kids
AGE
O Grady is number one!
This is a cool thing for kid and is very funny. However, language is not an issue. Anyway O Grady rocks!!!!!!!!
Was this review useful?
|
|
AGE
I GOT A PROBLOM
I KNOW ON SEASON 2 ON VACATION THE GUY IN A ORANGE SHIRT SAID LOVE HAMP HMMMM PEANUS.
Was this review useful?
|
|
AGE
hehehe! Hilarious! teens and up
O'grady is very funny and clever, but is rated TV-PG for a reason. The 'weirdness'can result in some strange situations eg abbie getting older and Kevin having a crush on her. I think there is a comment about the size of her breasts. The characters often use words like crap(not really in a bad way) and in one part the whole episode is one big drug reference. The school has to live without sugar for a week or something to win a proze, and obviously nobody can cope, so Kevin becomes a dealer...of sugar! very funny! This would go over most kids heads but with teens, expect a few giggles! 13+
Was this review useful?
|
|
AGE
I don't know about this show for kids under 7
It's not a huge problem but you shold just watch out whats in each episoid. Overall it's a iffy.The bigest problem is cursing, but thats not even a huge problem.Words such as A**,crap,D**n/damn'it, and sucks.Nothing eles is a problem
Was this review useful?
|
|
AGE
Why is this 10 and up, there is one scene where a girls "underwear" are thrown on stage. There is also frequent use of the word "dammit", and boys and girls always try to be "alone". But, it does teach life lessons that we all learn right around age 13-18.
Was this review useful?
|
|
| TV rating: | TV-PG |
| Network: | TeenNick |
| Cast: | H. Jon Benjamin, Melissa Bardin Galsky, Patrice O'Neal |
| Genre: | Kids' Animation |
Review It
Great alternatives handpicked by our editors
Already seen it? What do you think?
More from Common Sense Media
Top advice and articles
