PJ Masks

TV review by Emily Ashby, Common Sense Media
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Common Sense says

age 4+

Pint-size superhero capers have great messages for kids.

Disney Junior Kids' Animation 2015
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age 5+

Based on 114 reviews

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age 5+

Based on 71 reviews

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What Parents Need to Know

Parents need to know that PJ Masks is a preschool series that centers on three young superheroes who fight crime at night and live otherwise normal lives during the day. The stories are rich with examples of positive social behavior, from thinking before you act to making and accepting apologies when they're warranted. The heroes rely on teamwork to foil the villains' plans, and the bad guys often trip up because they're being selfish or mean.

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J S.
J S. Adult
January 21, 2022
age 6+

THIS SHOW IS THE WORST!!!

This is literally the worst cartoon on TV probably ever. It is so mindless and pointless. Even though children are fascinated by its super fast paced and really bright visuals & costumes ... it’s awful. There are overt references to spiritual practices like, spirit animals, conjuring up dragons, and other weird undertones that have nothing to do with them saving the world. Honestly I believe that this is a show that has been programmed to distract and zone out your child. You have to wonder every time you put it on and the child doesn’t move; stares straight at a screen for two hours- what is happening there? Then, you look at the Content and it is completely empty and devoid of educational material. If you watch it merely for enjoyment and you don’t feel educational material is important, your child is enjoying garbage. There are so many other shows that beat this one out... don’t waste your time!

This title has:

Too much violence
Too much consumerism
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sb89
sb89 Adult
November 29, 2021
age 7+

Yikes.

The structure of this show is always the same every episode. One of the three main characters acts like a jerk the whole episode, and then they learn a lesson at the end. Unfortunately, young kids only see and repeat the bad behavior, and they miss the message at the end that you're supposed to apologize and try to be better. Whenever my kid watched this show, his behavior would be awful for the next couple weeks afterward because he would think it's okay to act like the characters. For kids under about 7 or so, I would highly recommend you skip this one and go for something wholesome like Puppy Dog Pals, where the characters treat each other nicely. Once they're a little older they understand this show is about what NOT to do.
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What's the Story?

When the night brings a mystery, three friends jump into their jammies and spring into action as superheroes in PJ MASKS. Connor (voiced by Jacob Ewaniuk), Greg (Kyle Harrison Breitkopf), and Amaya (Addison Holley) use magical amulets to transform into their superhero alter egos -- Catboy, Gekko, and Owlette, respectively. By combining their superpowers and using teamwork, they spoil the plans of villains such as Night Ninja and the mad scientist Romeo (Alex Thorne).

Is It Any Good?

TV superheroes come in all shapes, sizes, and manners of dress, but these three cuties are the first to fight bad guys in their jammies and at the tender age of 5. Though the concept blurs the line between age-appropriate response to crime and what's fun to imagine, it has generally empowering messages for preschoolers and never misses an opportunity to teach a lesson about friendship and cooperation that's easily applicable to kids' experiences.

None of the villains is really scary, and the pint-size naughties deal in nonthreatening crimes, such as stealing kids' toys and turning a remote-control dinosaur on the town. That keeps the mood light and often comical and the stories engaging. PJ Masks is enjoyable enough for parents and tots to watch together, which gives you the opportunity to remind them that sneaking out of the house (even to fight crime) isn't OK in the real world.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about what makes a hero. Do you have to fight crime to be one? Are TV heroes like those in PJ Masks believable? Who in your kids' lives would they consider to be one, and why?

  • Does individual power ever substitute for cooperation in these heroes' experiences? Is it always easy to work with others? What if you have different ideas about solving the same problem?

  • Kids: Who are your favorite TV characters? Are any of them the subjects of books as well?

  • How do the characters in PJ Masks demonstrate teamwork? Why is this an important character strength?

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