Bluey

OK, so this is better than I ever thought a kids' show circa the 2020s could be. Funny, playful, smart, and occasionally profound. Having the main characters be a functional and loving nuclear family feels revolutionary in this day and age.

Simply put, Bluey is proof of humanity’s worth. In 9 minutes, it’s often a deft encapsulation of the importance of play. It’s an encouragement to parents everywhere without ever patronizing or passing judgement. It’s invaluable for all ages.

This show is *not* just for preschoolers and young kids. It's written with a dual audience in mind, and there's plenty for adults to absorb while never talking down to anyone. Of works in the last five years, this is my highest recommended one.

If you are a new parent, rely on this and not Cocomelon.

‘Bluey’ may be Australia’s greatest contribution to Western Civilisation. This is said after an embarrassingly heavy Ashes defeat so I may be being a touch harsh… no on second thought a completely fair statement. My kids and the missus go crazy for this. I personally use it as a way to feel a connection with family in Darwin without having to speak with the fucking idiots.

One of the greatest shows of all time! I’m an old man and I’d watch Bluey even without kids.

Bluey episodes go from solid funny comedy at their worst, to amazing shorts with symbolic, beautiful animation, and genius writing epxploring family and community with oodles of meaning and symbolism. "Flat Pack" and "Sleepytime" are mind-expanding presentations on life, the universe, and everything. "Queens" subverts ideas of hierarchy several times over. "Cricket" is literally the best sports movie I have ever seen, and it's seven minutes long! And there's so many more. Crazy good.

BETS KIDS SHOW EVER THANK YOU POPPY FOR WATCHING IT IN FRONT OF ME I NEVER HATED YOU BUT YOU JUSR SUCK LIKE HOW YOU ATTACKED ME THIS MORNING BECAUSE I WAS LEAVING FOR SCHOOL THEN YOU HARRASED ME LIKE CRAZY

BEST SHOW EVER

This is all my parents watch. Help!