Fraggle Rock: Rock On
By Polly Conway,
Common Sense Media Reviewer
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Fraggles make connections in fun, charming musical shorts.
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What's the Story?
At the start of Fraggle Rock: Rock On, the Doozers have helped the Fraggle community by distributing Doozertubes, communication devices that appear to be made of a rock, some wire, and a little plastic. Doozertubes work a lot like Zoom or FaceTime, and allow the Fraggles to chat with each other and even check in with Uncle Traveling Matt as he visits a human home and even makes friends with a "hairy monster" (actually a very cute dog). The Fraggles also use Doozertubes to hang out and jam with some musician friends, including Alanis Morissette, Ziggy Marley, and Jason Mraz.
Is It Any Good?
It's a delight to see the Fraggles again in this light, charming series of shorts that subtly help kids process the quarantine experience. Even in the brief running time, the vibrant, familiar personalities of each Fraggle shine through (Red's manic energy, Mobley's chill vibe, and Gobo's nerves might remind kids of their own diverse friend groups). The musical guests are fun, but the Fraggles are the true stars of the show, and their optimistic, curious nature is a balm for kids and parents alike. It's also notable that the show itself was created in quarantine, with each puppeteer working in their own home using a smartphone -- the result is seamless and an incredible example of creativity under fire. Parents who grew up with the Fraggles will enjoy sharing these quick bites of classic Henson fun with their kids.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the Fraggles and their different personalities. Which Fraggle do you think you're the most like? What's it like to have friends who are different from you?
Why is music so important to Fraggles? Is it a big part of your family's life? What musical guests would you invite on Fraggle Rock: Rock On?
TV Details
- Premiere date: April 21, 2020
- Cast: John Tartaglia, Dave Goelz
- Network: Apple TV+
- Genre: Kids Musical TV
- Topics: Music and Sing-Along, Puppets
- Character Strengths: Communication, Curiosity
- TV rating: TV-Y
- Last updated: February 18, 2023
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