Bananas In Pyjamas
Worth a closer look
Ages 2–6First shown 2011
Come down the stairs and join B1 and B2 in their brand new world of Cuddletown! In this small village, their home town, B1 and B2 always have plenty of fun and adventure. Together with their well-known friends: the teddies - Amy, Lulu and Morgan and Rat as well as some new friends, our Bananas do what they love to do best help each other, work together, have fun and look out for their friends.
Our verdict
- Good influence 5/5
- Parent appeal 2/5
- Well made 2/5
Grating audio
The series is praised for its positive messages about friendship, cooperation, and gentle life lessons that are well-suited for its young audience. However, many reviewers are critical of the CGI animation style, finding it visually poor and less charming than the original puppet-based show. While some adults find the simplicity comforting, others struggle with the repetitive stories and a theme song that many find difficult to get out of their heads.
Why these scores
Good influence
Does it show behaviour you'd be happy to see copied?
5out of 5
The show consistently highlights characters who are kind, helpful, and work together to solve problems. While some characters act shiftily or play pranks, reviews note that these situations lead to moral lessons and conflicts are resolved without hurting feelings.
Parent appeal
Will you enjoy watching it with them?
2out of 5
Adult opinions are highly divided; while some find the simple stories adorable or appreciate subtle humor in character names, many others find the show unbearable or boring. Several parents describe the experience of watching as tedious, though most agree it is a safe and unproblematic choice for children.
Well made
Are the writing, animation and sound made with care?
2out of 5
The transition to CGI animation is widely criticized for being poor quality and visually unsettling compared to the original version. While some reviewers praise the voice acting and improved writing, many describe the animation as cheap and the character designs as unappealing.
Watch-outs
Overstimulating: not enough data
We haven't found enough independent sources to say yet.
Toy-led: not enough data
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Grating audio
The theme song is frequently described as a persistent and intrusive earworm that many parents find irritating. Additionally, some viewers find specific characters and certain mid-episode songs to be annoying.
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Last updated 17 October 2026.