Abominable and the Invisible City
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Abominable and the Invisible City
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A Lot or a Little?
The parents' guide to what's in this TV show.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Abominable and the Invisible City is a spin-off of the movie Abominable. In it, characters Yi (Chloe Bennet), Jin, and Peng return to help the magical creatures that inhabit their city, with the assistance of their yeti friend, Everest. The show features suspenseful action scenes that may be a bit overwhelming for younger viewers. The setting is modern-day Shanghai, and elements of Chinese culture are on display. For example, Yi's mom and grandmother are reopening a family dumpling shop, and Chinese words and phrases are sprinkled throughout the show.
What's the Story?
Abominable and the Invisible City picks up where the movie Abominable left off. After helping her yeti friend, Everest, return to the Himalayas, Yi feels it is her destiny to help magical creatures. Along with her friends Jin and Peng, she realizes that there is a world of magical creatures right in her own city in need of help. Everest returns to assist the group as they take on mission after mission to help those who need them. Who will they help? What will they learn along the way?
Is It Any Good?
Cool graphics highlight Chinese culture and positive messages. Although Abominable and the Invisible City has pretty predictable plots, young viewers are in for a visually stunning experience with suspenseful scenes that will keep them engaged, excited, and eager for more of the fun crew that is helping in their community. Kids who loved the movie Abominable will be glad to see the characters return and the story continue. Parents will appreciate the glimpses into Chinese culture, providing a mirror for Chinese kids to see their ethnicity reflected and a window for other kids to learn about the culture.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about teamwork in Abominable and the Invisible City. How do Yi, Jin and Peng work together to help magical creatures? Why is working together important?
Yi's destiny is to help magical creatures. How does she feel when she helps Everest, Fenghuang, and others? Who is someone you can help? How can you help them?
Which character do you like the most? Why?
TV Details
- Premiere date: October 5, 2022
- Cast: Chloe Bennet, Tenzing Norgay Trainor, Alan Cumming
- Genre: Kids' Animation
- Topics: Magic and Fantasy, Superheroes, Adventures, Friendship
- Character Strengths: Compassion, Teamwork
- TV rating: TV-G
- Last updated: December 1, 2022
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