Common Sense Media Review
By Emily Ashby
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Tweens' people-swapping powers are fun for kids.
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Based on 2 parent reviews
Based on 11 kid reviews
Kids say the show has received mixed reviews, with some praising its creativity and theme song, while others criticize the animation quality, cliche artwork, and themes of rudeness and judgmental behavior. Overall, opinions are divided, with some viewers loving it and others considering it one of the worst cartoons.
- debatable quality
- mixed reviews
- creative concept
- theme song praise
- negative themes
Summarized with AI
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What's the Story?
When orphans Riley (voiced by Grey DeLisle) and Todd (Nancy Cartwright) respond to a comic book ad offering "replacement people" of their choice, the outcome wasn't quite what they had in mind. The mom and dad Fleemco Company sends the kids are the quintessential odd couple: a British international spy named Agent K (Kath Soucie) and an egocentric stuntman Dick Daring (Daran Norris). The new family is rounded out by Agent K's shape-changing, sarcastic talking car, CAR (David McCallum), who isn't at all happy about settling down in suburbia. As Riley and Todd adjust to their new family life, they're given a Fleemco bonus -- cell phones to use for any future replacement orders. But like their new parents, the other made-to-order adults Riley and Todd choose may not be exactly what they're looking for.
Is It Any Good?
Disney delivers another winner with this imaginative animated series. The characters in THE REPLACEMENTS are funny and lovable, and kids will enjoy watching Riley and Todd attempt to change situations that viewers will likely relate to. Lessons about self-esteem and accepting responsibility for your choices are prevalent throughout the show, giving substance to what was already a delightful cartoon.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the changes Riley and Todd make around them. Would you make the same replacements that they do? What parts of your life would you change? What consequences (good and bad) do the kids encounter from their choices? Each episode also offers plot-based discussion starters for parents and kids.
TV Details
- Premiere date : July 28, 2006
- Cast : Grey DeLisle , Kath Soucie , Nancy Cartwright
- Network : Disney Channel
- Genre : Kids' Animation
- Topics : Book Characters
- TV rating :
- Last updated : October 9, 2025
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