Bluey
Top marks all round
Ages 4–7First shown 2018
Bluey is an inexhaustible six year-old Blue Heeler dog, who loves to play and turns everyday family life into extraordinary adventures, developing her imagination as well as her mental, physical and emotional resilience.
Our verdict
- Good influence 5/5
- Parent appeal 5/5
- Well made 5/5
No grating audio
Bluey is highly regarded for its sophisticated writing, beautiful animation, and its rare ability to be as emotionally resonant for adults as it is for children. It focuses on imaginative play and models healthy family relationships where mistakes are met with warmth and repair. Though some notes of concern exist regarding children copying the characters' mischievous antics, the show is overwhelmingly praised as a benchmark for modern children's television.
Why these scores
Good influence
Does it show behaviour you'd be happy to see copied?
5out of 5
The series is widely lauded for depicting parents who are realistically flawed but excel at emotional repair, patience, and validating their children's feelings. While a minority of reviewers express concern that the children's more mischievous play can lead to copying 'bratty' behaviour or that the parents lack strict discipline, the overwhelming consensus is that it successfully models healthy conflict resolution and resilience.
Parent appeal
Will you enjoy watching it with them?
5out of 5
Reviewers consistently state that this is a show adults frequently choose to watch on their own, thanks to its witty, relatable humour and profound emotional depth. The storytelling addresses complex themes like parenting struggles and even infertility with a sincerity that resonates deeply with grown-ups, often moving them to tears.
Well made
Are the writing, animation and sound made with care?
5out of 5
The production is noted for its high-quality animation and the use of bespoke, episode-specific musical scores that include classical arrangements. The writing is praised for its sophisticated narrative structure, poetic dialogue, and the use of naturalistic voice acting by child performers.
Watch-outs
Overstimulating: not enough data
We haven't found enough independent sources to say yet.
Toy-led: not enough data
We haven't found enough independent sources to say yet.
No grating audio
The show’s music is frequently cited as a highlight, featuring live instruments and classical pieces that parents find relaxing and artistically significant. While one reviewer noted that the children's shouting can be annoying, the vast majority of evidence describes the audio as exceptionally high-quality and pleasant.
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Last updated 8 October 2026.