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Parents' Guide to

Nella the Princess Knight

By Emily Ashby, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 3+

Well-rounded hero is great role model for preschoolers.

TV Nickelodeon Kids' Animation 2017
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age 4+

Based on 15 parent reviews

Melanie W.
Melanie W. Parent of 4-year-old
June 12, 2023
age 4+

"Oh my gosh" is frequently used.

I don't like how they say "oh my gosh" in every episode. I've not realized until reading the 'low star' reviews that it's true- there's no adults in the show, the unicorn Trink is super girly and exaggerates about everything and the characters do seem to be too hung up on appearance. Also, I have noticed the theme which is that Nella seems perfect and the other characters make mistakes frequently including bullying and lying to get their way. With that being said, my 4 yr old has enjoyed this show for about a month and until gaining insight on here, I almost didn't notice the negatives so they are subtle.
Abdu13
Abdu13 Parent of 4, 7, 11, 12 and 16-year-old
March 5, 2023
age 4+
The best shows are on Nick Jr. and Nella is no exception. My 16-year-old thought it was for babies but after some convincing he became just as much of a fan as my family is.
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What's the Story?

Nella (voiced by Akira Golz) is a gregarious 8-year-old princess with the ability to transform into a knight when duty calls and a challenge is before her. With a twirl, a rhyme, and a toss of her tiara, Princess Nella becomes NELLA THE PRINCESS KNIGHT, fierce of spirit and confident of success during even the most difficult task. With her trusty unicorn, Trinket (Samantha Hahn), and her best friend, Sir Garrett (Micah Gursoy), Nella sets off on one quest after another to solve the problems that arise in her kingdom.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say (15 ):
Kids say (6 ):

The fact that Nella can't be typecast is her greatest strength, reminding kids that their potential knows no bounds. She's graceful, gentle, and thoughtful in her princess persona, plus determined and brave as a knight. These qualities create a heroine kids can be proud to admire.

Of course that alone won't sell kids on this show. Fortunately Nella the Princess Knight is a lot of fun, filled with funny moments and messy encounters in a place where berry bushes can pelt people with their fruits and volcanoes spew sudsy concoctions. The different personalities among the characters are another gem, especially in the case of the fashionable Trinket and lovably fretful Clod (Matt Gumley), Sir Garrett's trusty steed.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about what makes a character a role model. Must a person always act perfectly to be someone to admire, or can adversity bring out the best in him or her? What makes Nella the Princess Knight a good role model? What characters on other shows do you especially like?

  • Is courage always easy to come by? What kinds of situations challenge you to be brave? How does having other people around help in those cases?

  • What would it be like to live in Nella's world with castles, magical creatures, and unpredictable features such as waterfalls that spray you with water? Do you like to imagine the world differently from how it is?

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