Postman Pat: Special Delivery Service
Worth a closer look
Ages 3–6First shown 2008
Children's animation. Postman Pat has been promoted to Head of the Special Delivery Service, which means he will now be called upon to deliver anything, anytime, anywhere! Together with his new boss, Ben, a fleet of new vehicles and his faithful companion Jess the cat, Pat proves that he can be relied upon to deliver on time, every time!
Our verdict
- Good influence 3/5
- Parent appeal 2/5
- Well made 2/5
Toy-led Grating audio
Reviewers generally view this iteration of the series as a decline in quality, often describing it as a formulaic commercial for toys. While the show is praised for its diverse cast and the protagonist's polite nature, many adults find the repetitive plots and the main character's professional incompetence frustrating to watch.
Why these scores
Good influence
Does it show behaviour you'd be happy to see copied?
3out of 5
Reviewers are divided on the show's messaging. Many praise the diverse cast, including characters with disabilities and women in professional roles, as well as Pat's core kindness. However, a significant number of discussions criticize the series for portraying the lead character as highly incompetent, often rewarding his repeated failures and poor planning with praise or better equipment.
Parent appeal
Will you enjoy watching it with them?
2out of 5
The show is largely viewed as tedious or frustrating for adults due to highly formulaic plots and illogical character behavior. While some find the nonsensical premises or 'cartoon peril' mildly amusing to discuss, most reviews describe the repetitive nature of the stories as something parents have to endure rather than enjoy.
Well made
Are the writing, animation and sound made with care?
2out of 5
Production quality receives mixed feedback; while some appreciate the continued use of stop-motion and the consistent visual style, others find the transition to CGI elements 'creepy' or low-effort. The writing is frequently criticized for being shoddy and overly formulaic compared to earlier versions of the brand. Additionally, the updated theme song was controversial enough to be replaced.
Watch-outs
Overstimulating: not enough data
We haven't found enough independent sources to say yet.
Toy-led
Multiple reviews across different platforms describe the show as a vehicle for selling merchandise. Commentary suggests the constant introduction of high-tech vehicles and new locations serves more as a toy commercial than a narrative necessity.
Grating audio
There is consistent criticism regarding the audio, specifically citing the 'irritating' updated theme song and adult actors using whiny, nasal, or unnatural voices for child characters. While one reviewer found the music fun, the prevailing sentiment is one of annoyance.
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Last updated 15 October 2026.