Common Sense Media Review
By Stephanie Snyder
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Cute show sends positive messages without dialogue.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 5+?
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Brown and Friends
What's the Story?
BROWN AND FRIENDS mainly takes place in a neighborhood coffee shop frequented by all of the characters in the Line Friends group. Sometimes Brown, an expressionless and nonverbal bear, and his friends venture to other locations around town. In adventures that range from major to somewhat insignificant, Brown and his friends navigate friendship and everyday life with silly sound effects, funky flatulence, and pops of personality.
Is It Any Good?
Sophisticated computer-generated imagery complements the simplicity of this virtually dialogue-less show. Brown and Friends wins with cool graphics that bring to life the adorable character stickers from the popular LINE messaging app. It's the cool animation (and short run times) that will make parents game to sit through a few episodes. With funny sound effects and silly potty humor, Netflix has hit a home run with young kid viewers. Though the substance is relatively superficial, there's something for everyone in this fun, fast-paced show.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about friendship in Brown and Friends. Which character would you want to be friends with? Which character would you not want to be friends with? How do the characters show us what it means to be a good friend?
How can you tell what the characters are thinking and feeling? Would you like the show more if the characters spoke? Why or why not?
Which character is your favorite? Which character is your least favorite? Why?
TV Details
- Premiere date : December 29, 2023
- Network : Netflix
- Genre : Kids' Animation
- Topics : Adventures , Friendship
- Character Strengths : Perseverance
- TV rating :
- Last updated : September 29, 2025
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