DR. SEUSS’S RED FISH, BLUE FISH: Episodes 2.1-2.2

Name: DR. SEUSS’S RED FISH, BLUE FISH: Episodes 2.1-2.2
Item: DR. SEUSS’S RED FISH, BLUE FISH: Episodes 2.1-2.2
Author: Review

“Friends Find Opposites Everywhere!”

Family Content: +2 Moderately questionable elements.

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What You Need To Know:

Netflix’s DR. SEUSS’S RED FISH, BLUE FISH is an animated comedy series that follows the friendship of Red and Blue as they explore their fantasy world. The first two episodes of Season Two are divided into three short stories where Red and Blue discover one-word opposites, such as as push/pull, win/lose and yucky/yummy, while they interact with each other and other creatures. In the first story, they visit a toy store. In other stories, they babysit a a baby octopus, do farm chores and try to fly a kite.

The first two episodes of Season 2 of DR. SEUSS’S RED FISH, BLUE FISH have high production values with high-quality animation and engaging storylines to entertain children as they learn about opposite word categories. The colorful and simple story structure is suited for young and special needs children. The first two episodes of RED FISH, BLUE FISH: Season 2 have a strong moral worldview where characters do the right thing and treat each other kindly. The episodes are unique and fun for both children and parents. MOVIEGUIDE® advises caution for some slapstick, cartoon violence.

Content:

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Dominant Worldview and Other Worldview Content/Elements:

A strong moral worldview where characters are kind to each other and do the right thing for others like sharing, saving a baby from danger and saving someone from falling off a ladder;

Foul Language:

No foul language;

Violence:

Slapstick violence and numerous reckless cartoonish stunts such as falling from high distances, characters being run over, falling down, characters crash into things, being shot out of a cannon, and other various dangerous situations in a cartoon setting.

Sex:

No sex;

Nudity:

No nudity;

Alcohol Use:

No alcohol use;

Smoking and/or Drug Use and Abuse:

No smoking or drugs; and,

Miscellaneous Immorality:

Some characters are often driven by envy of what others have.

More Detail:

Netflix’s DR. SEUSS’S RED FISH, BLUE FISH is an educational animated series for young children following the friendship of Red and Blue as they discover one-word opposites along the way. The first two episodes of Season 2 have high production values with high-quality animation and engaging storylines to entertain children as they learn. The colorful and simple story structure is educational for young and special needs children. The main characters use minimal one to two-word language to focus on the theme of opposites.

Each episode consists of three parts.

In Part 1 of Episode 2.1, “Pick Up/Drop,” Red and Blue walk past a shop, where a child walks out with a new toy. They look in the window and see the toys. As they open the door, a crowd rushes in and grabs all the toys. Red gets the very last one, but an octopus wants it. They all pull on it, but Octopus tickles them and runs away. The fish runs after, and the chase ensues through the store. They knock into a ladder with a turtle standing on it. Blue holds it back as it teeters, but she can’t hold it back herself. Red lets go of the toy and rushes to help. They save the turtle who has a surprise for his new friends that might make up for it.

In Part 2 of Episode 2.1, “Win/Lose,” Red and Blue are excited to share a day of fun at the underwater fair. At a test-your-strength game, Blue sees a stuffed cat prize and falls in love. She wants to win it but can barely lift the mallet. Red tries but can’t make the puck move. They see others win with ease, picking all the prizes. They have to win fast!Red sees a hot air balloon and has another idea. Will Blue and Red figure out how to win Blue’s stuffed prize?

In Part 3 of Episode 2.1, “Push/Pull,” Red and Blue are visiting the farm. The farmer shows them around and asks if they can help him with the chores. They help the cow fish into the barn, but there is still one up on the hill who refuses to enter. They try to get this last cow into the barn but are unsuccessful. After seeing the pigs in the mud, Red has an idea and knows what needs to be done. With the chickens’ help, they figure out a creative and less-destructive way to help the cow move.

In Part 1 of Episode 2.2, “In/Out,” Red and Blue babysit an octopus baby. They get the baby to sleep, but she jumps out of the pack n’ play. They try to get her back, but she won’t stay. The baby jumps on Red’s back and won’t come off him. Blue tries to pull the baby off Red, and she bounces out of the window. She goes down to the mail truck and jumps on it. Using a cardboard box and a hook and rope, Red and Blue attach to the car. The mailman unknowingly delivers the baby with a stack of packages to the post office. Red and Blue go after her. Will they be able to save the baby in time?

In Part 2 of Episode 2.2, “Yummy/Yucky,” Red and Blue are having a picnic on a hill. Blue fish brought chocolate chip cookies. A blue whale excersizing nearby distracts them, and slugs start eating their cookies. Yucky! They gather the rest of the cookies out of the way, but a raincloud ruins their treat. Deciding to get away from the crowds and the clouds, they go to the middle of the lake on a boat. Another surprise threatens their treat! With only two cookies left, how will they get to enjoy their yummy cookies? A bird also has a surprise in store for them. They go back to their picnic in defeat, but a generous surprise waits for them.

In Part 3 of Episode 2.2, “Up/Down,” Red and Blue are in the park. When they see a man selling kites, they decide they must try it. Blue throws the kite up, and it immediately goes down onto Red’s head. Blue has an idea. Climb up the tall slide and try it from up high. Red builds a robot to make the kite fly. However, the robot breaks down before it can throw the kite into the air. Their blue whale friend is there, and they ask her for help. Blue ends up going too high, even up and out of the ocean! With the help of all their friends, they may still be able to get the kite to fly.

With a strong moral worldview, the first two episodes of the second season of DR. SEUSS’S RED FISH, BLUE FISH offer a nostalgic revival of beloved Dr. Seuss characters in new and fun ways. While being educational, it’s undoubtedly entertaining for young children and their parents. MOVIEGUIDE® advises caution for young children for some slapstick, cartoon violence.