Common Sense Media Review
A good premise, but tedious characters -- kids OK.
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Based on 4 parent reviews
Based on 16 kid reviews
Kids say that this show is entertaining and funny, often highlighting its colorful animation and humorous characters, yet some reviews note its suggestive content and lack of strong role models. While many viewers appreciate the comedic aspects and value the friendship lessons, others criticize it for its graphic elements and feel it doesn’t provide positive messages for younger audiences.
- funny characters
- colorful animation
- suggestive content
- lacks role models
- friendship lessons
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What's the Story?
In BRANDY AND MR. WHISKERS, two characters who would never typically be paired together are forced to not only interact with one another, but also to rely on each other for survival. Self-involved Brandy, a pompous pooch, continually tricks and patronizes her partner, oddball rabbit Mr. Whiskers, and, pathetically, Mr. Whiskers jumps to her commands. Each episode is about some strange mishap taken by this mismatched pair and their ensuing adventure to set things straight. Brandy wears platform thongs and skimpy baby-doll tee shirts and likes to talk about clothes and how good she looks, while Mr. Whiskers is silly and awkward, in both his voice and his movements. A slew of sassy Amazon friends round out each of the two fifteen-minute segments in each episode, including Lola Boa, twin Toucan sisters Cheryl and Meryl, river otter Ed, and self-proclaimed leader of the jungle, Gaspar L. Gecko.
Is It Any Good?
Despite all of the opportunity for interesting adventures provided by the colorful Amazon setting, Brandy and Mr. Whiskers plays on the same joke -- she's a snob, and he's a hapless sidekick. The story has been done before and with much more success.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how their kids get along with people who are different from them. Are the characters stereotyped? What social issues could have been addressed in the series that aren't?
TV Details
- Premiere date : August 21, 2004
- Cast : Charles Adler , Jennifer Hale , Kaley Cuoco
- Network : Disney Channel
- Genre : Kids' Animation
- Topics : Friendship
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- Last updated : October 9, 2025
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