Parents' Guide to Grizzy and the Lemmings

TV Boomerang Kids' Animation 2016
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Melissa Camacho By Melissa Camacho , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 6+

Colorful, fast-paced forest fun has some fantasy violence.

Parents Need to Know

Why Age 6+?

Any Positive Content?

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  • Grizzy and the Lemmings TV Series: Grizzy is about to eat a fish.
  • Grizzy and the Lemmings TV Series: The lemmings cheer each other on.
  • Grizzy and the Lemmings TV Series: The lemmings drive a motorized bike as Grizzy chases after them

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age 7+

Based on 22 parent reviews

Parents say that the show elicits polarized opinions, with some praising its slapstick humor and animation quality while others criticize its excessive violence and lack of educational value. Many agree that while it may entertain young children with its absurd antics, it can also lead to negative behavior and confusion about real-life consequences due to its mindless portrayal of fighting and aggression.polarized opinionsslapstick humorexcessive violencenegative behaviorlack of educational value
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age 8+

Based on 15 kid reviews

Kids say that the show has a mix of opinions; some find it entertaining and funny, while many express concerns about its violent content and negative influence on behavior, suggesting it lacks educational value and promotes bad habits. Despite some enjoyment, the overwhelming sentiment warns against allowing younger children to watch it due to its portrayal of reckless actions and constant fighting.violence concernsno educational valuefunny at timesnegative influencemixed opinions
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What's the Story?

GRIZZY AND THE LEMMINGS is a French children's animated series about the antics of a grizzly bear and some lemmings. Grizzy (Pierre-Alain de Garrigues) lives in a park ranger's home in the Canadian forest. Life is usually good in the woods, unless the gang of little furry rodents (Josselin Charier) find their way into his home and make trouble.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say ( 22 ):
Kids say ( 15 ):

This fun French import features the Minion-like lemmings creating all sorts of chaos for their grizzly bear neighbor. From using Grizzy's refrigerator as a cooling device on a hot summer day, to stealing his Yummy Bear spread, they all seem determined to take what they want. Unfortunately, Grizzy often uses tactics to reclaim his space, and his property, that backfire on all of them.

Grizzy and the Lemmings also contains a fair amount of fantasy violence, like purposely smashing heavy boxes on lemmings, running through glass windows, and imagining getting whacked in the head with a metal bar and knocked out. None of the anthropomorphic animals are hurt, but a few of these moments are a little much for younger children. But it's colorful, fast-paced, and full of humor, all characteristics that make the series highly entertaining.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about the lemmings' behavior. Are they trying to be mean? Are there better ways for Grizzy to resolve his issues with them?

  • Like many animated shows, Grizzy and the Lemmings features lots of fantasy violence. When does this type of activity cross the line when it comes to kids? How can you tell?

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