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Parents' Guide to

Apple & Onion

By Emily Ashby, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 7+

Naive pals' city adventures yield "taste"-ful entertainment.

TV Cartoon Network Kids' Animation 2018
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age 8+

Based on 16 parent reviews

Bill B.
Bill B. Adult
October 14, 2022
age 8+

Funny animated Cartoon Network original is awesome

Apple and Onion has been one of my favourite Cartoon Network originals. Whilst the show is really good, I have to disagree with some of the parents guide (violence & scariness, profanity, sexy stuff, consumerism) being marked not present. (Maybe one for violence, sex and language; three or four for consumerism). I would mark violence & scariness with one dot if I did this review because it is infrequent and usually mild; an episode has a cat scratching Onion's top part eg.) In addition, I would mark profanity as one dot aswell as it has some very mild bad language. I would mark sex with one dot as this series does have some butt jokes. Consumerism would be three/four dots as all of the characters are food/drink items and there are some episodes where characters buy items. Overall, I have to disagree with the parents' guide on the expert review as I find it unfinished and outdated. My rating: 4/5
Toptrumpsfan1
Toptrumpsfan1 Adult
January 20, 2021
age 8+

Parents' Guide Needs a Major Update!

Violence should have one dot because it is all fantasy. In an episode Apple is scratched. In another episode Onion's hair is scratched by a cat. Another episode has threatening. The Dragonhead episode has a sword briefly shown in an advert. Sex should have one dot because there are inappropriate jokes. Language should have one dot because there is mild language and talking about butts. Drinking, Drugs & Smoking should have one dot because some characters are drinks, but they never drink. Consumerism should have three dots because all of the characters are foods/drinks.
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What's the Story?

APPLE & ONION tells the adventures of two newly minted best friends who are acclimating to their home in the big city and befriending its residents, all of whom are anthropomorphic pieces of food. Outgoing Apple's (voiced by George Gendi) enthusiasm inspires him to embrace new experiences without reservation, but well-mannered Onion (Richard Ayoade) is a little slower to jump into new things with both feet. Together these pals help each other find their way in their new home.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say (16 ):
Kids say (38 ):

This unassuming series surprises with its charming characters and funny scenarios that test the naive friends' resolve. Similar in style to other George Gendi creations like The Amazing World of Gumball and Sanjay and Craig, Apple & Onion is a buddy comedy about two likable misfits just trying to find their place in a big world filled with colorful characters. The fact that they're walking, talking foodstuffs is not as hokey as you might guess, and the show has fun adding human features to the likes of greasy bacon, pepperoni sticks, soda cans, and gobs of chewing gum stuck to the ground.

While Apple and Onion could hardly be considered strong role models, their determination to overcome every obstacle and embrace every opportunity has some positive reminders for kids. Their optimism, a byproduct of their innocence and naivety, keeps them smiling through every adventure.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about trying new things. Are your kids open to new experiences, or do they hesitate? How does having someone with them help steel their courage? What are the benefits to stepping outside your comfort zone?

  • How do the characteristics of actual food play into the humor of Apple & Onion? Why is anthropomorphic humor so much fun? What are some of your other favorite movies and shows that put human features on inanimate objects?

  • Kids: When it comes to choosing something for your screen time, what are your go-to shows? What positive character strengths stand out to you in your favorite characters? How do Apple and Onion work together to explore their new world?

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