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PJ Masks

By Emily Ashby, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 4+

Pint-size superhero capers have great messages for kids.

TV Disney Junior Kids' Animation 2015
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What you will—and won't—find in this TV show.

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age 5+

Based on 115 parent reviews

KattMndu
KattMndu Adult
July 19, 2021
age 5+

Sexist! Sexist! Sexist! even in merchandising

Look I do agree that this isn't the kind of cartoon I'd like my little niece to watch all the time, but she does. And the truth be told, there are enough kids watching it out there that if she didn't they would either bully her for not watching it, or make her feel like an outcast. Anyway, that being said. That this is put out by Disney Jr. makes me wonder why while also understanding why, I mean, prince charming and sleeping beauty were made famous by Disney. The fact that there is only one girl hero character and hardly any and I mean ANY merchandise out there like a bookbag, or shirt, or blanket that only depicts her without the other two characters is disturbing; or that the merchandise that is out there has caboy always leading the helm with Owlette left in the background. I don't agree with this cartoon, but as long as my niece is in love with it and the Owlette character I will surprise her with things she will love, and YES, while subtley putting in plugs for shows like Veggietales or an activity like just reading together.
GretelSharpe
GretelSharpe Parent of 2, 5, 8 and 11-year-old
October 10, 2022
age 3+

Rubbish

This is the worst children's show. It is so mindless and pointless. There are useless things they do that nothing to do with them saving the world. I believe that this is a show teaches violence and swearing. My 5 year was watching this for a while. Then I got a call from her teacher saying she called another child a bird brain. A week later she asked for TV time and I agreed. She started watching the show and I heard one of the characters call another one a bird brain. I immediately decided to ban this show in our home. This influences their vocabulary. There are so many other shows like Curious George that are much better.
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What's the Story?

When the night brings a mystery, three friends jump into their jammies and spring into action as superheroes in PJ MASKS. Connor (voiced by Jacob Ewaniuk), Greg (Kyle Harrison Breitkopf), and Amaya (Addison Holley) use magical amulets to transform into their superhero alter egos -- Catboy, Gekko, and Owlette, respectively. By combining their superpowers and using teamwork, they spoil the plans of villains such as Night Ninja and the mad scientist Romeo (Alex Thorne).

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say (115 ):
Kids say (70 ):

TV superheroes come in all shapes, sizes, and manners of dress, but these three cuties are the first to fight bad guys in their jammies and at the tender age of 5. Though the concept blurs the line between age-appropriate response to crime and what's fun to imagine, it has generally empowering messages for preschoolers and never misses an opportunity to teach a lesson about friendship and cooperation that's easily applicable to kids' experiences.

None of the villains is really scary, and the pint-size naughties deal in nonthreatening crimes, such as stealing kids' toys and turning a remote-control dinosaur on the town. That keeps the mood light and often comical and the stories engaging. PJ Masks is enjoyable enough for parents and tots to watch together, which gives you the opportunity to remind them that sneaking out of the house (even to fight crime) isn't OK in the real world.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about what makes a hero. Do you have to fight crime to be one? Are TV heroes like those in PJ Masks believable? Who in your kids' lives would they consider to be one, and why?

  • Does individual power ever substitute for cooperation in these heroes' experiences? Is it always easy to work with others? What if you have different ideas about solving the same problem?

  • Kids: Who are your favorite TV characters? Are any of them the subjects of books as well?

  • How do the characters in PJ Masks demonstrate teamwork? Why is this an important character strength?

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