Common Sense Media Review
By Emily Ashby
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Cute critters manage mishaps in funny cartoon.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 6+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Watch
What's the Story?
THE TWISTED WHISKERS SHOW centers on a dozen zany animals and their off-the-wall antics. From a bear who suspects he's had dealings with aliens to a small-headed cat with a disproportional sense of self-esteem, these definitely aren't your typical house pets, but their penchant for trouble makes for some hilarious escapades.
Is It Any Good?
Inspired by a series of cards from American Greetings, these caricature-esque critters run the gamut on personality. Some are cute, some are conniving, some are downright odd, but the silly scrapes they get themselves into are just plain fun. Kids will enjoy the humorous take on the animals' view of the world, and parents can rest assured that there's nothing worrisome in the show itself.
True, positive takeaways play second fiddle to humor for the most part, but the show is harmless in reasonable doses. Of course, the fact that it brings to life characters that grace greeting cards, books, and a handful of other products might give your kids reason to start wanting the ones associated with their favorite characters.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about pets. What responsibilities do you take on when you have a pet? How does that change based on what kind of animal you have? If you could have any pet, what would it be?
Kids: Do you like the show's animation style? How does it compare to that of other shows you've seen? How did the style influence your impression of the characters' personalities? Did their appearance make their actions any funnier?
Families can talk about embedded advertising. Kids: Had you seen these characters before watching this show? If so, where? Does liking this show make you more inclined to want products with the characters' images on them? What other shows have you seen that have product tie-ins?
TV Details
- Premiere date : October 10, 2010
- Cast : Kathleen Barr , Lee Tockar , Scott McNeil
- Network : Discovery Family Channel
- Genre : Kids' Animation
- Topics : Friendship
- TV rating :
- Last updated : October 1, 2025
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