A safe community is important to us.
Please observe our guidelines.
All parent reviews for Special Agent Oso
Average rating based on 17 parent reviews:
- 41% say there are positive messages
- 35% say it's educational
- 29% say there are positive role models
AGE
Not worth the time
This is a horrible show, I won't even let my kids watch it. It is about a bear, who is not very smart and constantly making stupid mistakes. Every episode is exactly the same, Oso's goal is to earn medals which in return he gives his viewers a medal too. That concept in itself is just silly, what is the point of a virtual medal. I think the creators are trying to inspire problem solving skills in kids and this falls very very short. I see no value in this show, and as a result my children don't watch it.
Was this review useful?
|
|
AGE
Ok show. Kid likes it..I tolerate it. LOL
I do at times find the show a little strange. However, my kid loves the show. I see nothing wrong with the content. It's ok in general I guess.
I think parents have to keep in mind it's just for entertainment. I doubt your kid is going to walk away from it and say I need to go make a checklist! Don't rely so much on media to teach your kids everything. It's just for fun, and you should let your kids know that before they watch any TV.
Was this review useful?
|
|
AGE
Poorly executed show unintentionally teaches kids the wrong things
I know what they are trying to do- create a show that teaches kids, but I think it is poorly executed. I have come to hate this show and we do not watch it. Sure Oso helps, but I don’t like how if a child in the show has a problem they just sit there and look sad and wait for someone to come help them, instead of trying to solve it themselves or ask for help. They sometimes try and teach things that are not age appropriate for the audience this is aimed at and in one episode Oso was showing the kids how to change batteries. I think that is irresponsible, batteries can be dangerous (an old or mis-installed battery can corrode quickly creating poisonous and corrosive chemicals. Also many batteries are choke hazards.) This show is aimed at preschoolers who are very big imitators, and it never mentions anything about safety, even though it shows Oso swimming and operating machinery. I know they are just trying to be funny but Oso messes up a lot. Sure he perseveres, but the other messages it is sending (falling and getting hurt is funny, etc) are not good. This show totally misses the buck in my opinion.
Was this review useful?
|
|
AGE
Big Brother is watching everything on Agent Oso
It annoys me that every time Oso falls down or has some other type of accident, he laughs it off by saying "It's all part of the plan." I also think it sends the wrong message to children when some sort of "spy" can see the child in the cartoon and then report video via satellite to Oso and his fellow spies. Even though they are helping the child, it seems like "big brother is watching" every child and can video you everywhere on the planet and transmit the images globally. Not a good message for children! It's also annoying when Paw-Pilot only gives a few seconds to finish a task, yet the countdown lasts much longer than the actual time being counted down.
Was this review useful?
|
|
AGE
Bad show, very bad...
Why are there checklists? Its seems to me like this show is teaching kids this: YOU cant do anything on your own, YOU need someone to do show you how to do anything, YOU need a checklist. A checklist!! For kids! Its not enough we have to worry about checklists at work, and function almost like machines, now we have to have our kids follow checklists, to play, to skip rope. Is this what we want to teach our kids? Instead of encouraging them to use their brains to figure things out, to think, to think! No, we need to tell them how to do things, and with check-lists. This show is absolutely inappropriate for any age group.
Was this review useful?
|
|
AGE
Oso website
This isn't a review of the show, more of a question about the website--what do you think about the aggressive nature of the marketing for this show?
Whenever my child goes to Disney Playhouse to play games, he's hit with this audio and video telling him to register to get a phone call from Oso. The registration process asks for a fair amount of personal information from the parents. Why do they need this information -- so my child can get a call from Oso (they include audio of a sample call, just to get your child further worked up about wanting this registration to happen) or so another advertiser can have access to my personal information?
I was really turned off by the whole thing. We tell our kids not to give any personal information online, to not sign up for contests and prizes -- and here's Disney doing just that. So what is a careful parent supposed to do?
Was this review useful?
|
|
AGE
Great for kids, even real little ones!
My daughter has been watching since she was 4 months old...honestly! It's the only tv she watches, but she loves it from beginning to end. And I'm sure she's getting something from it!
Was this review useful?
|
|
AGE
Great Superhero for preschoolers/elementary kids
The music can get annoying, but its nice to have a kid friendly superhero show that's not showing skin and violence! My 6yr. old loves it and never misses it and my 2yr. old likes it too.
Was this review useful?
|
|
AGE
My kids loved the fun-loving Oso!
My 3 and 5 year olds boys were eager to watch this show from all the advertising on the Disney channel before its opening. I thought my older son might think it was too babyish since the things Oso helps with are so basic, i.e. brushing teeth, delivering a letter, but I was wrong! Both boys love the spy gear and tricks Oso can do to help solve the shows' dilemnas. This is really a great educational show!
Was this review useful?
|
|
AGE
How much is a "Quantum of Sauce"?
I agree that Oso is incredibly clumsy and PawPilot can't count correctly. What really annoys me is the title of each episode, especially the ones that parody "Quantum of Solace". Can you measure a "Quantum of Sauce" (actual episode title) for me and show it to your viewers? It would definitely clear things up.
Depending on the size of your viewing platform, PawPilot's open-mouthed grin in some episodes may unnerve small children.
Was this review useful?
|
|
AGE
my boys really like it, 2.5 and 5.5 yrs old
seems like a good show, boys like it, the older one responds back to it and shows how to easily do things and help out.
Was this review useful?
|
|
AGE
I love oso oso much, but..........
Special agent oso is awesome and is my favorite TV show, but don't take this personally.......... HE'S NOT A PANDA! IT SAYS IN THE THEME SONG THAT HE IS OFFICIALLY A BEAR. That is all.
Was this review useful?
|
|
AGE
Great task oriented show -makes em think!
Kids 2 and 4 used to watch Mickey Mouse Funhouse, but now love Oso. Crisp graphics and detailed backgrounds...great 3-Step task oriented show. Also kudos for showing children with handicaps!! Great show.
Was this review useful?
|
|
AGE
My son loves OSO!
The show was developed to help kids do common tasks in three simple steps and that is exactly what it does. My son recites the steps as he is brushing his teeth by himself.
Was this review useful?
|
|
