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By Fernanda Camargo
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Darker Lego series helps conquer fears with imagination.
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LEGO DREAMZzz
What's the Story?
LEGO DREAMZzz tells the tale of the Nightmare King, who wants to steal children's imagination to rule the Dream World. To do this, he enters kids' dreams, making them unable to wake up. To save their friends, middle-schooler Mateo and his sister, Izzie must learn to control their overactive imaginations and use their power to stop the Nightmare King. Making friends along the way, this unlikely group finds their strength in teamwork and creativity. They are now Dream Chasers, using the power of imagination to ward off monsters. The problem is whenever they wake up, they may bring elements from the fantasy world with them, blurring the lines between their ordinary and extraordinary lives.
Is It Any Good?
A slow-build, the series can offer an engaging story if you watch a few episodes. While the narrative of Lego DREAMzzz is linear, the characters don't understand what's going on from the start -- and neither does the viewer. This deep serialization may be problematic for younger kids to grasp the plot until they've seen a couple of episodes, possibly requiring adult guidance to connect sub-plots. If this barrier is overcome, kids can benefit from a show that highlights the power of friendship and imagination in building self-confidence and thinking outside the box. Best consumed as a weekend family binge, Lego DREAMzzz offers many discussion points, but the violence and suspense related to nightmares may be too triggering for younger kids.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the dream world of Lego Dreamzz and lightly discuss the idea of dreams. Ask your child to describe a dream they had how it made them feel. This can lead to a discussion about how dreams can sometimes reflect our thoughts.
The series' characters have to think creatively for out-of-the-box solutions to problems. Can you recognize moments when that happened in the story?
Early in the story, childhood friends are estranged. Talk to your kids about how our friendships change as we grow and their experiences with friends coming and going.
Families can also discuss media literacy and what a show like this does for a brand, emphasizing the differences between entertainment and advertising.
TV Details
- Premiere date : May 20, 2023
- Cast : Marcos "Macro" Cardenas , Larissa Dias , Brian Drummond
- Network : Netflix
- Genre : Kids' Animation
- Topics : Fantasy ( Magic ) , Adventures , Friendship
- TV rating :
- Last updated : September 18, 2025
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