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By Emily Ashby
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Well-rounded hero is great role model for preschoolers.
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Nella the Princess Knight
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Based on 15 parent reviews
Parents say that while the show features a positive female lead who embodies strength and courage, it is criticized for its repetitive themes, superficial values, and an emphasis on appearance, which many find inappropriate for young viewers. Some parents appreciate the character diversity and the focus on friendship, but others are concerned about the sexist stereotypes and bullying portrayed in various episodes, leading to mixed feelings about its overall suitability for children.
- positive female role
- superficial themes
- sexist stereotypes
- focus on appearance
- character diversity
Summarized with AI
Summarized with AI
Based on 4 kid reviews
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?
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?
TV Details
- Premiere date : February 6, 2017
- Cast : Akira Golz , Samantha Hahn , Micah Gursoy
- Network : Nickelodeon
- Genre : Kids' Animation
- Topics : Friendship
- Character Strengths : Courage
- TV rating :
- Awards : Common Sense Selection , NAACP Image Award - NAACP Image Award Nominee
- Last updated : October 9, 2025
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