Legend of the Three Caballeros

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Legend of the Three Caballeros
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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 Legend of the Three Caballeros is a reboot of Disney's 1944 live action and animated movie, The Three Caballeros. It's an adventure show that incorporates Greek mythology, magic, and futuristic technology. Unfortunately, there are some parts of the show that aren't quite up-to-date with the times. There are romance storylines with stereotypical gender roles. Each episode contains cartoon violence with the main trio often fighting and/or being chased by monsters and other villains. Characters, including Donald, regularly get violently mad and hurt others or destroy things. Side characters often scream at, or threaten, others. There's a lot of insult language including "Boiled Brain Buffoon," "idiot," "sleazy," and "weirdos." Lots of scary creatures and ghouls like "astro mummies" also make appearances.
What's the Story?
In LEGEND OF THE THREE CABALLEROS, Donald, Jose, and Panchito inherit a magical golden atlas that has recorded the battle between light and darkness since the beginning of time and holds a map to portals to many magical realms. They use it to go on adventures, fighting monsters and looking for treasure, alongside a Greek Goddess named Xandra.
Is It Any Good?
At first watch, this updated version of a cartoon classic seems to get a lot right, especially with the addition of a few very capable female characters. But as The Legend of the Three Caballeros goes on, it becomes apparent that there's still a lot to be desired. Though the plot lines have been updated by equipping Greek Goddess Xandra with intriguing technology like "smart maps," the characters' less desirable qualities sadly remain the same. In classic Donald Duck style, he continues to get frustrated and lose his temper often -- regularly becoming violent and hurting others or destroying things. Side characters often scream at, or threaten, others and there's a lot of insult language thrown around. That's not to say the show is a total loss. It definitely gets points for introducing kids to foreign destinations as well as some Greek mythology. There are also a lot of laugh-out-loud moments, though some of the humor is also sarcastic and too adult for the series' target audience. For these reasons, parents watching this throwback with their kids will likely come to the conclusion that there may better choices out there.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how the three friends learn teamwork and why this is an important character trait.
Talk about how Donald acts when he gets upset. Is it ok to act this way when you're frustrated? What are some better choices you can make to deal with anger?
Watch the original film The Three Caballeros together. How have animated films and TV shows changed in the past 80 years?
TV Details
- Premiere date: June 9, 2018
- Cast: Tony Anselmo, Wayne Knight, Eric Bauza, Grey Griffin
- Network: Disney+
- Genre: Kids' Animation
- TV rating: TV-G
- Last updated: January 19, 2023
Our Editors Recommend
For kids who love classic Disney
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