Parents' Guide to

Lego Elves

By Jenny Nixon, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 5+

Glittery, mild series features adventuresome elf friends.

TV YouTube Kids' Animation 2017
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A Lot or a Little?

What you will—and won't—find in this TV show.

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age 6+

Based on 1 parent review

Jake P.
Jake P. Adult
April 15, 2018
age 6+

Average stories and negative behaviors

Watched 2 episodes of Lego Elves. The stories are OK but rely heavily on drama between the characters. Some scary scenes that are presented in graphic anime cartoon style. But what disappointed the most were the behavioral elements that I do not want my sub-6 year old exposed to (one of the characters calling another one "ugly"; a male elf roughly handling another elf to see if she is wearing the bracelet that he wants to take from her). Bottom line: there is better quality programming available for kids.

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Too much violence
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What's the Story?

Young Emily Jones has recently lost her grandmother, who bequeaths her an amulet that has strange powers. Wearing the amulet, Emily soon finds herself transported to the magical realm of Elvendale, where she instantly buddies up with four friendly elves, who are each associated with en element (Air, Fire, Water, Earth). The friends grow closer as they help Emily find her way back home, but it's not goodbye forever -- Emily continues to visit her elf pals periodically for more fantastical quests and fun.

Is It Any Good?

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This series is jam-packed with little girl bait -- sparkling rainbow oceans, a flowing-haired Pegasus or three -- and though the plot has a similar amount of depth, there's still something kind of fun about it. The quests Emily and her elf friends go on can be a tad generic, sure, but it's always nice to see a show with a high percentage of female characters, most of whom jump right in on the action and don't need a boy (or boy elf) to lead the way. The girls are depicted as competent and strong. The characters show bravery and compassion, and the elves are always using their special element-based powers to help each other (and Emily) out of various scrapes. Despite the commercial tie-in -- and the likelihood that your child may start begging for the "Naida's Epic Adventure Ship" building set—there are worse messages to expose your kids to.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about how watching the series makes you feel about the corresponding Lego toy sets. Does it make you want to purchase more Lego toys so you can re-create these adventures at home? If there were no show, would the toys have the same appeal?

  • Why is it fun to watch stories about people from our world going on adventures in fantasy worlds? How would you react if the same thing happened to you?

  • How does spending time in Elvendale help Emily Jones deal with her grief? What are some real-world ways people try to heal when they're feeling sad?

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