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Sabrina: The Animated Series
- CBS
- Genre: Kids' Animation
Common Sense Media says
Cute, but not quite as magical as the original.
Parents say
Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this tween cartoon -- a spin-off of the live-action sitcom Sabrina, the Teenage Witch -- features similar lighthearted witch humor. Storylines focus on the trials and tribulations of being a tween: friendships, school assignments, and dealing with increasing responsibility. Many of the characters set positive examples of what it means to be a good friend.
What's the story?
Spun off from the popular '90s show starring Melissa Joan Hart, SABRINA: THE ANIMATED SERIES has much in common with its predecessor. Sabrina is still half mortal and half witch, and the friend- and school-related trials and tribulations she faces (while trying to conceal her secret powers) aren't all that different, either. What has changed is that Sabrina (voiced here by Melissa Joan's younger sister, Emily Hart) is now a cartoon -- and she's 12 instead of 16.
Is it any good?
Although Sabrina: The Animated Series lacks some of the wit and magic of the original series, it's still a charming, positive show with plots that tweens should be able to relate to. Perhaps because Sabrina is younger, this version serves up more silly, cartoon-inspired humor than the live-action Sabrina. Most episodes feature funny, entertaining storylines in which Sabrina uses her witch powers to help a situation along, only to discover that she's complicated a problem instead of solving it. Inevitably, she realizes that a good, honest heart is more valuable than magic. By following this formula, the show teaches kids lessons about loyalty, acceptance, forgiveness, and more.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the show's friendship issues. What does it mean to be a good friend? How are Sabrina and the other characters on the show good friends to one another? Have you ever had problems with your friends? How did you resolve the issue? What would you have done differently? For fun: What magic powers do you wish you had? How would you use them?
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Kid, 10 years old
September 25, 2010
AGE
Perfect for all Ages!
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there are better shows...
Since whatever magic Sabrina performs usually backfires, I suppose this show could be used to demonstrate that there are no easy solutions to difficult problems. But if education is what you want, keep looking.
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Kid, 12 years old
May 16, 2010
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ags 2-9 iffy
i would not recommend sabrina the animated series for children 9 or younger, only iffy ones
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ags 2-9 iffy
i would not recommend sabrina the animated series for children 9 or younger, only iffy ones
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Kid, 11 years old
May 16, 2010
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ags 2-9 iffy
i would not recommend sabrina the animated series for children 9 or younger, only iffy ones
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Cute and fun show that's appropriate for everyone!!
This show is cute and appropriate for all ages! Sabrina is a young witch with a big heart. Any kind of negative behavior is always followed by a concequence and Sabrina always tries to fix it. Along with the help and support of her family she always makes the right choice in the end! Although bland at times, the show has good and positive messages for kids four and up.
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Kid, 12 years old
August 2, 2010
AGE
off 7- iffy 8-9 on 10+
ok for kids maybe
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Kid, 11 years old
August 2, 2010
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off 7- iffy 8-9 on 10+
ok for kids maybe
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Kid, 11 years old
March 26, 2012
AGE
ok...........
plz read this review, otherwise u will have bad luck (hey, i just said that for fun) geez, not sexy? come on, sabrina wears a cropped top and a mini skirt, in the first episode, sabrina and her best friend want to fit into skintight jeans...... come on! there are positive messages at the end though, it just got dumber
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| Topics: | magic and fantasy, friendship |
| TV rating: | TV-Y7 |
| Network: | CBS |
| Cast: | Cree Summer, Emily Hart, Melissa Joan Hart |
| Genre: | Kids' Animation |
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