Common Sense Media Review
By Stephanie Snyder
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Positive role models, messages in fun family sci-fi show.
Parents Need to Know
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Onyx Monster Mysteries
What's the Story?
In ONYX MONSTER MYSTERIES, the Onyx family is on a mission to demystify the scary reputations of monsters by rescuing them and bringing them to Atlas Island. The Onyx kids work together, problem solve, and act bravely against villains to rescue notorious monsters like Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster, Cerberus, Chupacabra and more big names from folklore. Their efforts show us that being brave in the face of fear can help change things for the better.
Is It Any Good?
The Onyx Family creates cool content with meaningful messages in a show with a sci-fi spin. Onyx Monster Mysteries is a show for the whole family, with both parents and kids represented in positive ways. It's fun to watch, with original hip-hop songs and modern slang that will have viewers moving and laughing episode after episode. Most importantly, there are so many positive themes for everyone to take away -- from the youngest viewers to the oldest -- including the importance of teamwork and the idea that maybe monsters and other things we fear aren't really all that scary after all.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about teamwork in Onyx Monster Mysteries. How do the Onyx kids work together to save monsters? What happens when they disagree? How is their teamwork rewarded?
Are the monsters on the show scary? Why or why not? How does the Onyx family show us that we don't need to fear them?
Which member of the Onyx family is your favorite? Why?
TV Details
- Premiere date : December 9, 2020
- Cast : Mirthell Mitchell , Rita Mitchell , Shiloh Mitchell , Sinead Mitchell , Shasha Mitchell , Shalom Mitchell
- Network : Peacock
- Genre : Kids' Animation
- Topics : Family Stories ( Siblings ) , Fantasy
- Character Strengths : Communication , Courage , Teamwork
- TV rating :
- Last updated : September 29, 2025
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