Ep. 42: Carmen Sandiego

Should They Watch It?

English - May 03, 2022 05:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MB - ★★★★★ - 48 ratings
TV Reviews TV & Film Kids & Family Parenting child television review parent mom dad netflix amazon disney plus disney Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed

Previous Episode: Ep. 41: The NeverEnding Story and Old Enough

Next Episode: Ep. 43: Gabby's Dollhouse

Summary

Dust off your spy gear because this week, the ladies are in the studio to review the animated children’s show Carmen Sandiego, a reboot of the franchise that should have Gen Xers and Millennials nostalgic for their childhoods. The newest iteration of Carmen is as mysterious and exciting as ever, but she has turned over a new leaf. With the help of her trusty sidekicks, she travels the world foiling high dollar criminal capers and donates the funds to noble causes.

Laura and Kara start the show off with a Rockapella-esque rendition of the new theme song.

Kara vaguely remembers playing the 1985 video game that kicked off the franchise, but does not recall the show. Laura’s feelings about the franchise were mostly about Carmen herself, as she spent her childhood in awe of Carmen’s vibe. What sticks around is the educational value of the show, with viewers being exposed to various fun facts while accompanying Carmen on her missions across the globe.

We all know that Kara loves a well-selected cast, and this series delivers. Gina Rodriguez as Carmen and Finn Wolfhard as techie Player lead an impressive group of talent that is full of heavy hitters. Laura aptly describes Finn Wolfhard’s breakout show Stranger Things as Spooky Goonies.

They both appreciate the pettiness and selfishness of the thieves on the show, and considering the lack of self-awareness from today’s elite, this tip of the cap doesn’t go unnoticed.

POTENTIAL ISSUES:

Violence, criminal behavior, and impulsive behavior.

Some cultural issues, as the voice actors sometimes aren’t the race they represent on the show.

SHOULD THEY WATCH IT:

Kara: Enthusiastic Yes

Laura: Yesss

SIDE CONVERSATIONS

Choo Choo! The Wordle train is coming back into the station. The New York Times seems to make it more difficult, even if they claim it isn’t intentional.

If one word isn’t enough, try octordle. For the Swifties out there, try Taylor Swift-heardle.

The ladies review a Buzzfeed article about the creepiest things that parents have heard their children say, and talk about creepy things their kids have said.

Have any creepy stories about your kids? Tell us about them on Facebook or Instagram and we’ll share them on our next show!

If you enjoy this podcast, please be sure to subscribe and leave a review on your favorite platform.