Sarah & Duck
Top marks all round
Ages 3–6First shown 2013
Sarah is a 7-year-old girl with big eyes and a green hat. She lives with her best friend, a quacky, slightly manic fowl appropriately named Duck. Each episode features the pair setting out on simple but exciting adventures as they explore the world in their own imaginative way. The animated series focuses on the experiences of childhood as seen through Sarah's eyes as she learns new things every day. The show's objectives are to help kids learn about friendship, imagination and problem solving.
Our verdict
- Good influence 5/5
- Parent appeal 5/5
- Well made 5/5
Calm and gentle No grating audio
Reviewers celebrate this series as a masterpiece of preschool television, noted for its gentle surrealism, imaginative storytelling, and calming atmosphere. It is highly regarded by adults for its subtle wit and beautiful craft, while providing children with thoughtful, kind-hearted models of friendship and curiosity.
Why these scores
Good influence
Does it show behaviour you'd be happy to see copied?
5out of 5
Reviewers highlight how the show models empathy, curiosity, and kindness through natural character behavior rather than heavy-handed lectures. The relationship between the protagonist and the narrator is frequently praised as mirroring a warm and supportive parent-child bond. While one discussion suggests the show lacks explicit moralizing, most commentary agrees that its subtle approach to problem-solving and acceptance is a major strength.
Parent appeal
Will you enjoy watching it with them?
5out of 5
The series is a firm favorite among parents, who describe its surreal humor and clever world-building as genuinely entertaining for all ages. Commentary often mentions that adults find themselves watching it even after their children have left the room, thanks to its dry wit and nostalgic charm. Although a few reviewers find the slow pace slightly tedious, the vast majority find it a relaxing and sophisticated experience.
Well made
Are the writing, animation and sound made with care?
5out of 5
This award-winning production is lauded for its distinctive storybook visual style, featuring textured backgrounds and nuanced character animation. Reviewers frequently single out the high-quality writing, the inventive use of music, and the exceptional voice narration. Its narrative continuity and thoughtful pacing are noted as being significantly above average for preschool programming.
Watch-outs
Calm and gentle
There is a strong consensus across reviews that the show is exceptionally calm, quiet, and slow-paced. It is widely recommended as a soothing alternative to more frantic children's shows and is often used by parents to help children wind down before bed.
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No grating audio
The audio design is consistently praised for being melodic and understated, with many reviewers noting the high quality of the gentle jazz soundtrack and the warm narration. While one reviewer noted that the theme song could become repetitive during back-to-back viewing, the overwhelming majority find the sound design pleasant and easy to listen to.
Where to watch
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DVD and Blu-ray
Last updated 11 October 2026.