Clifford the Big Red Dog
A solid choice
Ages 3–7First shown 2019
Join Emily Elizabeth and her big red dog, Clifford, as they explore their island home and go on big new adventures! With a fun and furry new cast of characters and brand-new original songs, Clifford’s world, and heart, just keep on growing!
Our verdict
- Good influence 5/5
- Parent appeal 3/5
- Well made 4/5
This reboot is widely celebrated for its inclusive cast and its focus on teaching kindness, literacy, and friendship through gentle stories. While the production quality and adult appeal are subjects of some debate—with some finding it charming and others finding it a bit repetitive—its slow pacing is generally considered a great fit for its preschool audience.
Why these scores
Good influence
Does it show behaviour you'd be happy to see copied?
5out of 5
The series is highly praised for its consistent modelling of kindness, empathy, and social responsibility. Reviewers highlight the show's diverse and inclusive cast, which includes LGBTQ characters and various ethnicities, as well as its focus on gentle lessons regarding literacy, teamwork, and conflict resolution.
Parent appeal
Will you enjoy watching it with them?
3out of 5
Opinions on the adult viewing experience are varied. While some parents find the show charming, well-paced for preschoolers, and even humorous for older viewers, others find the shift in focus away from Clifford and the repetitive music to be tedious compared to earlier versions of the franchise.
Well made
Are the writing, animation and sound made with care?
4out of 5
Reviews are split regarding the production quality of this reboot. Several discussions celebrate the cinematic score, natural voice acting, and visually appealing animation that honours the original books, whereas dissenting voices describe the production as feeling cheap, bland, or lacking the depth of previous iterations.
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.
Grating audio: not enough data
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Where to watch
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Last updated 14 October 2026.