The Casagrandes
By Joyce Slaton,
Common Sense Media Reviewer
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Charming Loud House spin-off about Mexican American family.
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How come this show doesn’t get more love! It’s actually better than Loud House (no offense to Loud House)
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What's the Story?
When former Loud House-er Ronnie Anne Santiago (voiced by Izabella Alvarez) moves to the big city with her mom, Maria (Sumalee Montano), and older brother, Bobby (Carlos PenaVega), to live with her Mexican American family THE CASAGRANDES over their family-owned mercado, things don't exactly get much quieter. Living in the same house with her loving tia Frida (Roxana Ortega) and tio Carlos (Carlos Alazraqui), her cousins Carlota (Alexa PenaVega), CJ (Jared Kozak), and Carl (Alex Cazares), and her abuelo Hector (Ruben Garfias) and abuela Rosa (Sonia Manzano) isn't exactly easy. But it sure is a lot of fun.
Is It Any Good?
This cheerful Loud House spin-off retains the original's sweet tone and focus on a big, raucous family, but it gender-flips the main character and makes that family a vibrant Mexican American clan. Score! Though the family's Mexican origins are seldom mentioned, it's clearly telegraphed by spoken Spanglish, the brilliant color palette, and the stylistic flourishes like title cards strewn with Mexican embroidery patterns and papel picado. The Casagrandes coexist happily among a diverse set of neighbors and friends, like next-door neighbors the Changs. Pretty much everybody in the Casagrandes' big (unnamed) city ends up in the family's store anyway, so why draw borders?
With her skateboard always at the ready, and a head full of schemes intended to right wrongs and show up her annoying brothers, Ronnie Anne is a high-spirited hero kids will relate to (even while they may wonder how she gets the freedom to knock around her neighborhood parent-free, day and night). Meanwhile, parents will appreciate how lovingly her aunts, uncles, grandparents, and cousins rescue her from minor scrapes and gently nudge her toward better behavior. The appeal of this show is obvious, and the representation simply delightful. Don't miss a chance to visit with this big-hearted family -- it's worth your while.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about family dynamics. Kids: Can you relate to how Ronnie Anne and her family members get along in The Casagrandes? What are the benefits to having a large, close family? The challenges? If you have siblings, in what ways are you alike, and how are you different?
Families can also talk about why the setting for The Casagrandes is a large city. What types of people live in big cities as opposed to rural areas or suburbs? With more people packed together, how likely is it that people in large cities have a larger circle of friends and neighbors? Do you think this influenced the choice of setting?
How do the characters in The Casagrandes demonstrate communication and empathy? Why are these important character strengths?
TV Details
- Premiere date: October 14, 2019
- Cast: Izabella Alvarez , Eugenio Derbez , Melissa Joan Hart
- Network: Nickelodeon
- Genre: Kids' Animation
- Topics: Brothers and Sisters , Great Girl Role Models
- Character Strengths: Communication , Empathy
- TV rating: TV-Y
- Award: Common Sense Selection
- Last updated: September 27, 2023
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