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By Emily Ashby
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Positive family, social themes in Aussie pup's adventures.
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Bluey
Parent and Kid Reviews
Based on 299 parent reviews
Parents say the show offers a mix of positive and negative messages, with many praising its depiction of family dynamics, imaginative play, and emotional intelligence for kids. However, numerous reviews highlight concerns regarding the show's potential to encourage bad behaviors, as children often mimic the characters' traits, leading to disrespectful actions and emotional outbursts in some viewers' children, prompting parents to ban it from their homes.
- unique family dynamics
- imaginative play
- encourages bad behaviors
- mixed messages
- good for all ages
Summarized with AI
Based on 252 kid reviews
Kids say this show is fantastic for viewers of all ages, often praised for its humor and educational value. While some reviews express concern over certain themes or behaviors displayed by characters, the overwhelming majority emphasize its heartwarming messages, entertaining storytelling, and relatability that resonates with both children and adults.
- all ages
- educational value
- humor and heart
- relatable themes
- entertaining storytelling
- positive messages
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What's the Story?
BLUEY is the story of an outgoing young blue heeler puppy who finds new and exciting ways to play every day, in games of her own creation and in play with her family and friends. With Bluey's big imagination, an eager young sibling named Bingo, some willing canine friend playmates, and the help of her parents (voiced by David McCormack and Melanie Zanetti), Bluey can turn any situation into an exciting adventure. As she and her companions play, they learn to solve problems, compromise, show patience, and share as well.
Is It Any Good?
This sweet, family-centered series is almost as adorable as its titular character herself. Bluey's appetite for life is infectious, and she delights in the simple things: a day at the park with friends, an impromptu game with her dad while they wait in a restaurant, and indoor play born of a balloon and some imagination. The stories aren't elaborate, and in that way, they're on par with most viewers' daily experiences.
Not every episode leaves viewers with an obvious lesson, but the show's broader family-related themes and sweet character relationships are assuring in and of themselves. Bluey is a series that presents parental figures who are very much attuned to their kids and who aptly balance the demands of work and family. Even when they're not directly involved in their kids' play, their presence is known in the story and their influence is felt in how the youngsters interact and solve problems.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how Bluey uses her imagination to inspire play. What kinds of scenarios does Bluey imagine? How does imagination help us work out real-world problems?
What elements of Australian life and culture do you notice in this series? Is it a focus of the show? Why is it important to understand and respect cultures that are different from our own?
Kids: How does Bluey's curiosity help her learn about her world? What topics inspire curiosity in you?
How does this show explore ideas related to masculinity and what it means to "be a man"? What makes the male character(s) positive role models for boys?
TV Details
- Premiere date : September 9, 2019
- Cast : David McCormack , Melanie Zanetti , Charlotte Stent
- Networks : Disney Junior , Disney+
- Genre : Kids' Animation
- Topics : Animals , Family Stories ( Siblings )
- Character Strengths : Curiosity
- TV rating :
- Award : Common Sense Selection
- Last updated : September 9, 2026
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