Parents' Guide to

Lego Friends

By Emily Ashby, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 5+

Commercialism overwhelms mundane show's solid role models.

TV Netflix Kids' Animation 2015
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A Lot or a Little?

What you will—and won't—find in this TV show.

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age 10+

Based on 9 parent reviews

NFacc2021
NFacc2021 Adult
November 15, 2021
age 15+

Inappropriate language

I had always thought that this harmless fun, but I recently heard a swear word in an episode in season 2. I even went back and checked this with the subtitles on and my fears were confirmed. This is completely unacceptable on a programme rated as a U. My suggested age rating is due to this language issue, though I recognise it's been made for much younger children, around 5 years and upwards.
LittlechildrenSaver ..
LittlechildrenSaver .. Adult
August 8, 2021
age 13+

Bad

Little children should not be watching this show because they are not mature enough for the violent people in this show. I couldn’t handle this show because it was soo ABUSING.
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What's the Story?

As a newcomer to Heartlake City, Olivia feels lonely and out of place, but a chance encounter with Andrea, Emma, Stephanie, and Mia changes all that. Despite their differences, these five teens become the best of friends, and adventures soon follow. From planning a surprise party to rescuing the town's marquee animal event, these pals show there's nothing they can't get through when they work together.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say (9 ):
Kids say (8 ):

This CGI series is pleasant enough, and its themes are worthwhile for kids, but it lacks a certain pizzazz that would convince parents it's more than just a lengthy Lego commercial. The stories are formulaic and seem designed for product placement, often hopping from one venue (ahem, play set) to another without furthering the plot. There are even instances of structures falling into heaps of bricks for no particular reason other than to remind those watching that they are indeed made of Legos.

Even so, LEGO FRIENDS captures the best qualities of friendship and illustrates them nicely for kids. Olivia and her friends never let their differences get in the way of what makes them alike, and they always appreciate each other's special qualities. It's not a perfect production, but this show has some merit for kids, so long as watching doesn't give them the "gimmes" when they walk down the Lego aisle at the store.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about what makes the characters such good friends. Are there qualities they all share? Do any of them have similar interests? Do you always agree with your friends? When you don't, how do you settle your differences?

  • Kids: Does watching this show and others like it make you want the toys that are featured? Do you think that's what this show's purpose is? Why do we like to have products with characters' faces on them?

  • How has the evolution of devices changed how kids play? What can be learned by hands-on play that isn't accessible in screen-based play? Similarly, what are the benefits to reading a story instead of watching one on TV or in a movie?

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