Parents' Guide to Crazy Fun Park

TV Hulu Comedy 2023
Crazy Fun Park TV Poster: Henry Strand, Stacy Clausen, and Hannah Ogawa stand in front of a group of people at the entrance of eerie theme park.

Common Sense Media Review

By Ty'Kira Smalls , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 13+

Horror-comedy explores grief, friendship in the afterlife.

Parents Need to Know

Why Age 13+?

Any Positive Content?

  • Henry Strand and Stacy Clausen gleefully ride a merry go round.
  • Henry Strand stands at the entrance of a dark tunnel.
  • Hannah Ogawa and Henry Strand dig through a box of CD’s together.

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What's the Story?

In CRAZY FUN PARK, the pragmatic Chester (Henry Strand) and chaotic Mapplethorpe (Stacy Clausen) are best friends, with Chester expertly drawing out Mapplethorpe's larger-than-life stories. They bond over their love for horror and all things creepy in their slow-moving small town. But after an argument between the two, Mapplethorpe is found dead the next day at the decrepit and sinister Crazy Fun Park. As Chester looks deeper into his friend's death, he discovers everything is not as it seems. Can the bond between these two stand the test of mortality?

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say ( 2 ):
Kids say : Not yet rated

This series is full of fast-paced fun as well as tender, sometimes heavy moments. Crazy Fun Park expertly balances eccentricity with emotions. Strand and Clausen deliver strong performances, weaving through the cheerfulness of youth and raw vulnerability. As a horror-comedy, the series does have some spooky elements that might scare younger teens. But overall, there's a lot of potential for families to have conversations about grief and dealing with complex emotions.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about the grief portrayed in Crazy Fun Park. How does Chester process his grief? Is it healthy? Why, or why not? How does his grieving process change throughout the series?

  • What are some of Chester and Mapplethorpe's personality traits? How do they complement each other? How do they differ? How does it change throughout the events in the series?

  • How do characters demonstrate empathy and perseverance? Why are these important character strengths?

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Crazy Fun Park TV Poster: Henry Strand, Stacy Clausen, and Hannah Ogawa stand in front of a group of people at the entrance of eerie theme park.

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