The Adventures of Puss in Boots

TV review by Emily Ashby, Common Sense Media
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Common Sense says

age 6+

Nomadic dueler finds a home in comical, endearing series.

Netflix Kids' Animation 2015
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Parents say

age 11+

Based on 22 reviews

Kids say

age 7+

Based on 9 reviews

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A Lot or a Little?

The parents' guide to what's in this TV show.

What Parents Need to Know

Parents need to know that The Adventures of Puss in Boots has sword fighting, punching, kicking, and peril similar to the feisty feline's adventures in Puss in Boots and various Shrek movies and specials, but visible injuries are rare. Puss is said to be a "lover," but his affections are sweet and well-intentioned. Villains are more comically inept than they are scary, and even mythical creatures who make appearances tend to be friendly and funny. It's mentioned that Puss is an orphan, and a handful of recurring characters are young orphans as well. This series offers plenty of laughs but also some good examples of selflessness and taking responsibility for your actions.

Community Reviews

chrisjako
chrisjako Adult
October 15, 2018
age 14+

The writers of this show are obviously horror genre fanboys

First season started off great, funny and lovable characters but it all went downhill after the mermaid episode. It had scenes in it from horror movies and you can tell the writers of this show are massive horror fans. Why netflix wants to introduce horror type scenes to kids is beyond comprehension, it's passive child abuse in a way, we are into season 2 now with my 7 and 4 year old and have had to stop watching it, the main character in this season is an evil satanic worshipping half man half goat satyr, what the hell are they thinking this is supposed to be a children's cartoon with a loveable pussy cat! I am on a crusade now to give this show the crap rating it deserves we shouldn't as parents let them think this type of storyline and evil character glamorization is acceptable. Watching this cartoon with any child under 12 years old with probably give them severe psychological damage, insecurity and fear of just general everyday occurrences Don't let them rope you into with the first season there is sort some of brainwashing hidden agenda going on with this program, avoid at all costs!

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Too much violence
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4ngi3
4ngi3 Adult
January 21, 2022
age 13+

My 10 year old is scarred.. three years after watching

We've watched the puss n boots movie as a family and all loved it. So when my kids started to watch the puss n boots series, I obviously had no issues with it. My daughter who is now 10 years old, watched the adventures of puss n boots 2-3 years ago on netflix. To this day, she still finds if difficult to fall asleep thinking about the episode where the "spider lady makes puss n boots fall asleep and sucks out his soul." Why in the world would Netflix think this is appropriate for children?! And rated PG? In the "Maturity rating" it says "Mild themes and violence". In comparison, my daughter watches "Teen Titans" with absolutely no issues, and the rating is also "PG" with "Mild animated violence". I definitely think that Netflix need to actually watch the shows they are putting on the kids section, and rerate it the adventures of puss n boots series "PG-13" and include "horror" in the rating information/description. I think every parent with younger kids who have been affected by this series should raise their concern with Netflix as I will be doing after this. In conclusion, I don't believe this series is suitable for children under 13.
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What's the Story?

Swashbuckler Puss in Boots (voiced by Eric Bauza) prides himself on being a lone wolf and a nomad, but then he meets a beautiful, unassuming stranger named Dulcinea (Jayma Mays) at the thieves market and offers her his loyal protection. He follows her to mythical San Lorenzo, a city whose treasure holds a spell that hides its inhabitants from the world. But when Puss inadvertently breaks that spell, revealing the city and its treasure to outsiders, he must stay put to fend off new invaders and keep the people of San Lorenzo safe.

Is It Any Good?

It was only a matter of time before this breakout star of the Shrek tales made the jump to a series like THE ADVENTURES OF PUSS IN BOOTS, particularly after proving himself a worthy leading man in his feature-length film. Much is made of Puss's nomadic lifestyle, which easily explains the new setting and surrounding characters, but it's also quite enjoyable to see him settle down and forge relationships with the myriad of quirky townsolk -- and kind-hearted Dulcinea in particular. There are still opportunities for quests of the day-trip variety, inviting encounters with all sorts and putting Puss's claims of legendary skills to the test, always with hilarious results.

The most notable change to Puss is the departure of Antonio Banderas' richly accented voice, but Bauza does a good job mimicking his predecessor's work so as to bridge the two performances and appease fans. Other than that, everything you've come to love about this endearing feline makes a triumphant return in this series: his abundant self-confidence, devotion to justice, weakness for string, love of leche, and, yes, pleading kitten eyes. This enjoyable series is sure to please fans of all ages, making it a great pick for families.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about the appeal of the Puss in Boots character. What makes him heroic? Is he courageous of his own volition, or is he inspired by his desire to protect others? Is it always as easy to distinguish between good and bad as he makes it seem?

  • How does Puss change his view of his previously solitary life as the show progresses? What does he gain by establishing lasting relationships? What responsibilities does he find friendship requires?

  • This series (and Puss's experiences in movies before it) suggest that violence can be comical. Is this an inherently dangerous idea? Could the fighting you see in this show be misinterpreted as representative of real life? Why, or why not?

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