Common Sense Media Review
By Emily Ashby
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Body-image concerns continue in Winx Club follow-up.
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World of Winx
Parent and Kid Reviews
Based on 7 parent reviews
Based on 13 kid reviews
Kids say the show has received mixed reactions, with many praising its return to familiar characters and the interesting plot that caters to fans of the original series. However, there are strong criticisms regarding unrealistic body images and lack of depth compared to the earlier iterations, which detracts from the overall enjoyment for some viewers.
- mixed reactions
- unrealistic body images
- familiar characters
- lacks depth
- kid-friendly
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What's the Story?
In WORLD OF WINX, the Winx girls pose as talent scouts for a reality competition show to protect talented kids from the nefarious Talent Thief and various other monsters who mean them harm. This can be a challenge for Bloom (voiced by Haven Paschall), Stella (Jessica Paquet), Flora (Eileen Stevens), Musa (Kate Bristol), Aisha (Alysha Deslorieux), and Tecna (Saskia Maarleveld) but no more so than hiding their magical secret from the world as they attempt to lure the villain to them.
Is It Any Good?
This follow-up series to Winx Club holds minimal appeal for newcomers to the Winx girls' stories, but returning fans may enjoy seeing more of the characters' hijinks. There's precious little intrigue to the monotonous plot beyond the first few times it plays out, leading the stories to run together and eventually lose any spark they started with. If you're looking for a high note, it lies in the talents of the kids the Winx Girls encourage toward their goals, making for some fairly impressive (inasmuch as a cartoon can be) display of an array of skills.
Sadly, though, World of Winx misses an opportunity to emphasize strong female leads in its six-member main cast. They're adept enough at working together and keeping their mission in mind, but some also are prone to shallowness and image obsession. And even when they're not talking about it or acting on it by stewing over fashion trends and hairstyles, their very appearances send impossible messages about body image to girls watching.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about body image and the media, especially in shows like World of Winx. Kids: Do you think much about how you look compared with the people you see on TV and in the movies? Are there certain standards that seem expected for a person's appearance?
One of this show's high points is the diversity of interests among the Winx girls. Do you and your friends enjoy similar hobbies or different ones? How does spending time with people who are different from us encourage us to look at things from a new perspective?
To what degree does the media influence your buying habits? After watching a show like this, would you be more inclined to want products that have the characters' images on them? How do franchises benefit from this kind of free advertising?
TV Details
- Premiere date : December 4, 2016
- Cast : Jessica Paquet , Eileen Stevens , Haven Paschall
- Network : Netflix
- Genre : Kids' Animation
- Topics : Fantasy ( Magic ) , Friendship
- TV rating :
- Last updated : October 9, 2025
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