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By Fernanda Camargo
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Vibrant musical encourages kids to be their best selves.
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Dee & Friends in Oz
What's the Story?
DEE & FRIENDS IN OZ follows the adventures of Dee, short for Dorothy, an energetic little girl with a vivid imagination. Spending the summer with Grandma, she enjoys crafting stories and games with friends. But challenges arise when she unlocks a portal to the wonderful land of Oz using a magical key. In this fantastical world, Dee goes to school with Tin Man, Scarecrow, Lion, and witches Eastyn and Westyn. Miss Emerald, the school teacher, sends them on missions to save Oz and its people. In each episode, they learn more about the world and themselves, growing into the heroes of their own stories, working together to stop the villain, Miss Ruby, from taking all the color and magic in Oz.
Is It Any Good?
With punch, vibrant color, and lots of heart, the musical series breathes new life into the land of Oz. Dee & Friends in Oz is engaging and energetic, featuring modern pop and R&B beats, with empowering lyrics that feel timeless. Kids who love music will find themselves singing and dancing to confidence-boosting tunes that won't alienate parents. In fact, you may find yourself wishing you had heard similar advice as a child! While some aspects of Oz may seem familiar at first glance, the show infuses the world with color, characters, and details -- the yellow brick road, for example, is now as colorful as Dee's glistening skirt.
An enticing watch-together show, Dee & Friends in Oz provides good fun -- and thought -- for the entire family.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the lessons in Dee & Friends in Oz and relate the main theme to their everyday lives. For example, consider a time when you learned how to use your voice or encourage them to think about actions that are a sign of respect.
Oz is a land with many colors and unique creatures. Dee sees how special this is, and always praises her friends for being themselves. Ask your child to think about what makes each of them "wonderful" and talk about the benefits of embracing who you are.
In the real world, Dee is spending the summer with Grandma, and they have a supportive relationship. What do you think Dee is learning from Grandma, and what might Grandma be gaining from Dee? Can you think of things you've learned from elder people in your life?
TV Details
- Premiere date : February 5, 2024
- Cast : Layla Capers , LaChanze Sapp-Gooding , Rodney Saulsberry
- Network : Netflix
- Genre : Kids Musical TV
- Topics : Fantasy ( Magic ) , Book Characters , Arts ( Music and Sing-Along )
- Character Strengths : Teamwork
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- Award : Common Sense Selection
- Last updated : February 19, 2026
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