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By Stephanie Morgan
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Cute musical micro mermaid shorts showcase inclusivity.
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Ariel: Mermaid Tales
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What's the Story?
Each episode of ARIEL: MERMAID TALES is extremely short (under four minutes) and consists of a single song aimed at toddlers and preschoolers. Some episodes carry clear messages about emotional intelligence, while others serve more as light entertainment.
Is It Any Good?
Joyful and engaging for its target audience, featuring fun songs, lots of inclusivity, bright animation, and beloved Disney sidekicks Sebastian and Flounder. While Ariel: Mermaid Tales introduces important emotional intelligence concepts, its very short episode length (under four minutes) might make some families feel like they're binge-watching.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how Ariel and her friends have diverse backgrounds and body types. How does seeing different kinds of characters help kids feel represented and included?
Families can talk about how TV shows, and other media, influence what we want to buy. Ariel is a major Disney character with lots of related toys and products. Do you think watching her show will make kids more interested in buying Ariel toys?
TV Details
- Premiere date : February 17, 2025
- Cast : Mykal-Michelle Harris
- Network : Disney+
- Genre : Kids' Animation
- TV rating :
- Last updated : March 17, 2025
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