Ewoks
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Ewoks
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A Lot or a Little?
The parents' guide to what's in this TV show.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Ewoks is a 1985 animated series featuring the iconic teddy bear-like Star Wars characters introduced into the franchise in Return Of The Jedi. Most of the series is separate from the franchise storylines, and contains positive messages about family, protecting the environment, and making good decisions. There's some fantasy violence, and on occasion some scary looking creatures that might frighten very young children. Otherwise, there's nothing to be worried about here.
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What's the Story?
EWOKS (a.k.a Star Wars: Ewoks) is an animated series featuring Wicket W. Warrick and his friends on the forest moon of Endor before the events that led to the Return Of The Jedi. Wicket (voiced by Jim Henshaw, and later, Denny Delk) is the youngest son of the Warrick family, which is headed up by his mother Shodu (Nonnie Griffin, Esther Scott) and his father Deej Warrick (Richard Donat), who comes from a long legacy of Ewok warriors. Warrick wants to be just like his dad and those who came before him. But somehow, he -- along with his siblings Weechee (Greg Swanson), Willy (John Stocker), and Winda -- manage to get themselves into all sorts of trouble. Even his friends from other families get caught up in the fray. But this doesn't stop Warrick from trying to help the tribe defend themselves against some of their enemies, including the vengeful Morag and the meddlesome Duloks.
Is It Any Good?
This lively children's series, which originally aired between1985 and 1986, features a cartoon version of the iconic furry creatures created by the Star Wars franchise. But most of the series is focused on their pre-Star Wars antics, and highlights themes like the importance of family and making positive decisions.
Young children do not have to be familiar with the franchise to make sense of it. However, those who are may not be too excited about Ewoks, given its vintage animation style and lack of references to popular characters, whether it be from the original film to more contemporary ones like The Mandalorian series. But older fans may enjoy the sense of nostalgia that re-watching the series will give them.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the popularity of the Star Wars franchise. What about it makes it so popular for generations of viewers? The characters? The messages? How many spin-offs of the original Star Wars movie have there been since its release in 1977?
In Ewoks, extended family is very important. Why? What other things are important to the tribe? How do the elders teach children to do the right things?
TV Details
- Premiere date: April 2, 2021
- Cast: Jim Henshaw, Denny Delk, Richard Donat
- Network: Disney+
- Genre: Kids' Animation
- Topics: Magic and Fantasy, Adventures, Brothers and Sisters, Friendship
- Character Strengths: Communication, Courage, Integrity, Perseverance, Teamwork
- TV rating: TV-Y7-FV
- Last updated: February 28, 2022
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