Common Sense Media Review
By Jenny Nixon
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Trolls and Bergens coexist in cute, cheeky cartoon series.
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Trolls: The Beat Goes On!
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Based on 12 parent reviews
Parents say the series features bright colors and catchy music that entertain children, but some have raised concerns about inappropriate language and weed references that may not be suitable for young viewers. While many appreciate the relationships and humor from the original movie, others feel that the series falls short of its predecessor, citing a drop in quality and voice talent, alongside increased instances of rude behavior among characters.
- inappropriate language
- different voice talent
- entertaining for kids
- relationships explored
- concerns about references
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Based on 10 kid reviews
What's the Story?
TROLLS: THE BEAT GOES ON! picks up right where the movie left off, with Queen Poppy (voiced by Amanda Leighton) learning to rule among her beloved pals in Troll Village. Now that the Bergens and Trolls have made their peace, it's time to get to know each other better and figure out how to happily coexist -- a process that comes with colorful, music-filled, and often hilarious ups and downs.
Is It Any Good?
This whimsical, psychedelic animated series is a seamless, laugh-filled continuation of the hit 2016 film, complete with peppy musical numbers and an offbeat blend of animation styles. Overly enthusiastic scrapbooker extraordinaire Queen Poppy is back, accompanied by her curmudgeonly misfit buddy Branch (Skylar Astin) -- and that's a good thing.
But with 52 11-minute cartoons on deck, we've been given plenty of time to get to know some of the more peripheral characters better, and they do not disappoint. Four-legged, long-necked Cooper (Ron Funches) is a punchline-dropping, well-meaning weirdo who could get excited over a speck of lint, while the mysterious Smidge (the tiny "strongwoman" Troll with the raspy voice) turns out to be an ambitious entrepreneur -- and sometimes secret agent! Kids should get a kick out of these new adventures, and learning more about daily life in Troll Village. That said, there's quite a bit of potty humor in Trolls: The Beat Goes On!, including piles of dog poop or glittery Trolls frequently seen farting clouds of sparkles into the air, which could irritate some parents.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how Trolls: The Beat Goes On! compares to the original movie. Is life in their world what you thought it would be like? What's different?
What do the Trolls and Bergens learn from each other in this series? Do people have to be alike to get along?
How do the Trolls use teamwork to solve problems? Why do you think it's an important character strength?
TV Details
- Premiere date : January 19, 2018
- Cast : Amanda Leighton , Skylar Astin , Ron Funches
- Network : Netflix
- Genre : Kids' Animation
- Topics : Fantasy ( Magic ) , Friendship , Arts ( Music and Sing-Along )
- Character Strengths : Compassion , Courage , Teamwork
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- Award : Common Sense Selection
- Last updated : October 9, 2025
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