Common Sense Media Review
By Stephanie Morgan
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Vibrant preschool show celebrates Native American culture.
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Spirit Rangers
What's the Story?
SPIRIT RANGERS, inspired by Native American folklore and America's national parks, follows the adventures of Chumash/Cowlitz siblings Kodi (Wačíŋyeya Iwáš'aka Yracheta), Summer (Isis Celilo Rogers), and Eddy Skyceder (Talon Proc Alford). All three have secret identities as Spirit Rangers, lovable animals doing their best to uphold tradition and take care of the land they live on and love.
Is It Any Good?
This celebration of community, nature, and Native American history is such a worthwhile show to share with kids. Inspired by Native American folklore and the American national parks, the Spirit Rangers are vivid, joyful creatures who will draw preschoolers in from the start. With gorgeous animation and a unique setting that's peppered with Native American artifacts and culture, the show is broken up into two 15-minute stories per episode. Many include fun facts about the animals that populate the national park as well as the ranger's Native American culture. All of the characters are Native Americans who have a love for the natural world around them; the gentle storylines of the show center around themes like trying your best, working together, and being brave. Diversity and representation matters tremendously in kids' TV, which is yet another reason that Spirit Rangers is a series parents can feel good about watching with their young children.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about what it means to be indigenous. How have indigenous people been treated in the past?
Talk about the national park that the siblings protect. Why do national parks exist? Why is protecting them important for everyone?
Why is it important that majority of the people making this show about Native Americans are Native American themselves? Talk about the history of indigenous people having their stories told by others.
TV Details
- Premiere date : October 10, 2022
- Cast : Wačíŋyeya Iwáš'aka Yracheta , Isis Celilo Rogers , Cree Summer , Wes Studi , Talon Proc Alford , Kimberly Guerrero , John Timothy
- Network : Netflix
- Genre : Kids' Animation
- Topics : STEM , Animals ( Wild Animals )
- Character Strengths : Compassion , Courage , Gratitude , Integrity , Perseverance , Teamwork
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- Award : Common Sense Selection
- Last updated : September 29, 2025
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