Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock
Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock
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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 Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock is a faithful reboot of the 80's Muppet classic. As in the original, there's lots of silliness, great tunes, and positive messages. While there's no iffy content, scenes with mild fear, excitement, and sadness make Back to the Rock too intense for most preschool-age viewers. Expect to see slapstick injuries and adventure scenes in which characters are momentarily in peril. There are cute, mostly friendly monster characters (the giant Gorgs talk a big game but are so incompetent that they don't ever actually hurt a Fraggle). With themes of teamwork, understanding others, and more, this is one that kids and their nostalgic grown-ups can enjoy together.
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What's the Story?
In FRAGGLE ROCK: BACK TO THE ROCK, Red, Gobo, and the rest of the original Fraggle gang bring the beloved '80s show back to life. They still live underground with the tiny Doozer builders, escape being caught by the giant Gorgs, and receive advice from the wise Marjory the Trash Heap. Many of the stories are driven by Gobo's Uncle Matt, who explores "outer space" (aka the human world) above ground. Uncle Matt sends packages from the world of the "silly people" (aka humans) back to the Fraggles by leaving them near a hole connecting the human and Fraggle world. This portal is in the apartment of marine biologist Doc, the only live-action performer in the series, and her fluffy dog Sprocket. Underground, the Fraggles go on adventures like rescuing Uncle Matt's backpack from the perilous Crevice of Solitude. In every episode the Fraggles learn important life lessons as they sing and dance through life.
Is It Any Good?
It's nearly impossible to hear the Fraggle Rock theme and not be filled with joy, and this reboot lives up to the warm fuzzy feelings that nostalgic grown-ups feel towards the show. Kids will love getting to know these zany Muppets and watching as they figure out how to get out of trouble. Grown-ups will love that each episode has a positive lesson framed in a way that kids can easily understand. Viewers of any age will appreciate the whimsical Henson Muppets, vibrant sets, and toe-tapping tunes. Save those worries for another day, and spend some more time with this classic show.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about communication. The Fraggles are very good at communicating their feelings. How do you think this helps them when they go on adventures?
Families can talk about lessons the Fraggles learn in each episode. How did they learn this lesson?
Which Fraggle (or non-Fraggle character) do you think is the most like you? Which one is the least like you?
TV Details
- Premiere date: January 21, 2022
- Cast: John Tartaglia, Kevin Clash, Lilli Cooper
- Network: Apple TV+
- Genre: Comedy
- Topics: Magic and Fantasy, Adventures, Music and Sing-Along, Puppets
- TV rating: TV-G
- Award: Common Sense Selection
- Last updated: February 28, 2022
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