Common Sense Media Review
By Stephanie Morgan
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Adventures of a multigenerational Indian American family.
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Uma and Devan Namaste!
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What's the Story?
UMA AND DEVAN NAMASTE! follows the daily adventures of an Indian American brother and sister, their parents, and their Indian-born grandparents. The grandparents often share stories of their own childhood in India and the kids learn lots of valuable lessons along the way.
Is It Any Good?
It's always exciting when a new show comes along that can open up a preschooler's world view. Uma and Devan Namaste! uses the stories told by the kids' Indian-born grandparents, Dadi and Dadu, to do just that. As viewers might expect, Dadi and Dadu share their cultural traditions as well as stories about what it was like growing up in India. But the pair are more than just a device for delivering facts about India and its people; the show also uses them for comedic relief, poking fun at their bougie nature. When the family goes camping, for example, Dadu complains, "I can't believe we have to build our own hotel room." There are also storylines built around some of their insecurities about being different. The result is a show with surprisingly nuanced characters and relationships that can teach preschoolers a lot of valuable lessons.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how the family members demonstrate compassion toward each other. Why is this an important character trait?
Talk about India, where Dadi and Dadu grew up. What do they tell their grandkids about their life there? How much do you know about India?
What do the family members do when they have to try something new? How do they support each other in trying new things?
TV Details
- Premiere date : September 25, 2017
- Network : Peacock
- Genre : Kids' Animation
- Character Strengths : Communication , Compassion
- TV rating :
- Last updated : October 25, 2022
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