Craig of the Creek

Craig and family members are Black. Among supporting characters, racial diversity can be found in skin tones, but overt cultural markers are usually absent, with writers preferring to portray universalities like kids loving candy or playing tag. LGBTQ+ characters appear in minor roles; lesbian couple Tabitha and Courtney hold hands and share a kiss, while J.P.'s sister is in a relationship with a girl named Kat. Kelsey is being raised by a single dad who works a lot, and his absence causes loneliness, but she's shown to have a positive relationship with him regardless. A recurring character is deaf and teaches Craig American Sign Language.

Some suspense and mild scares, as when an unknown being pops out of the woods and frightens Craig and his friends.

Occasionally "stupid" and "dumb."

Parents need to know that Craig of the Creek is an animated series from Matt Burnett and Ben Levin, the creators of Steven Universe. Given this background, it's no surprise that Craig of the Creek feels similarly inclusive, following Craig (voiced by Philip Solomon) -- who's Black -- and his family and racially diverse friends. In minor roles, lesbian characters appear (in fewer than 10 of the show's first 120+ episodes). It's set in and around a nature area that's a beacon to neighborhood kids, who flock there because it offers them a place where their imaginations can run wild and they don't have to answer to anyone else's expectations. Creativity, joy, adventure, individuality, and self-discovery are recurring themes in stories that celebrate the simple truths of childhood. Craig and his friends experience some outside pressures at home, including sibling spats and distant parents, but they find camaraderie and loyalty among their peers at the creek.