I'm not sure how the creator of the show has not been sued by the creators of Indiana Jones and Night at the Museum? The animation is Excellent and some of the storylines are pretty good. But still for the blatant ripoff I will only give it one star.
20 Reviews
Low quality all around.
Cappomutato17 July 2021
While I always appreciate diversity in the characters presented in shows, it doesn't make up for lousy production values, writing, voice work, music and story. It's neither educational nor entertaining. We live in a world where Bluey exists and Netflix is over here wasting time and money on this formulaic Night at the Museum knock-off. I hope the creator of this show, who has a thick resume of unwatchable children's programming, doesn't blow it with the upcoming Ada Twist Scientist.
I'm sure teaching kids bad stuff isn't for most people
yazanrawashdeh9124 March 2024
This show is a blend of agenda and manipulation at best, throw in a mix of really pushed down narrative for kids is seriously disturbing, the show is neither entertaining nor enjoyable and I'm saying this as a parent who watches all his kids' shows and I like most of them.
I don't know how the producers got away with this one, it's terrifying that these kind of shows are pushed down and praised, please if you love your kids stop watching immediately and don't waste your time there's a ton of highly educational content out there for kids and this is absolutely not one of them.
All in all I wish they invested this effort with the graphics and plot for something fruitful and accepted globally.
I don't know how the producers got away with this one, it's terrifying that these kind of shows are pushed down and praised, please if you love your kids stop watching immediately and don't waste your time there's a ton of highly educational content out there for kids and this is absolutely not one of them.
All in all I wish they invested this effort with the graphics and plot for something fruitful and accepted globally.
Doc McStuffins meets Night at the Museum
MCUicus14 July 2021
Clever and historical
BoxwoodExpress16 July 2021
Warning: Spoilers
Ridley Jones is a show from the creator of Doc McStuffins and Vampirina -- Chris Nee.
It mixes Night at the Museum with Indiana Jones for a very entertaining show with just a hint of an underlying arc.
It's intended for a young audience, but the clever dialogue, high stakes, and action makes me forget that it's even for preschoolers in the first place. Never underestimate your audience. Ridley and her friends all get a chance to be fleshed out in their spotlight episodes.
Ridley is adventurous and virtuous. Ismat is a queen of Ancient Egypt, which does have historical basis -- children did rule Egypt. She has two dads, which not only promotes LGBTQ acceptance, but alludes to homosexuality in Ancient Egypt, which did happen. As she's a queen, she's stylish and a bit haughty, but also has insecurities like being afraid of the dark. This makes sense if you've been in a tomb for so long.
Peaches, despite being a famous space monkey. Is afraid of heights. This fear may seem contradictory, but it helps flesh her character out.
Dudley the Dodo Bird is quite skittish. He's the last of his kind, of course he'd be. Dante is a dinosaur who talks like a skater/surfer, which can be quite humorous and sets up his character as going with the flow but also being adventurous.
Fred the Bison is non-binary and always wants to prove themselves as tough and not cute. There's a nice little moment in the first episode where Ridley asks what Fred's pronouns are, and Peaches says that Fred's just Fred. That's a nice little moment that blended in naturally and can teach kids at home that Fred uses they/them pronouns.
The underlying arc is Ridley's mother dodging from being fired from the museum. The Jones family lives there, and if Ridley's mom is fired, they'll have to move out. Mr. Peabody makes for a threatening antagonist so far, and being fired/losing a job isn't something often talked about in preschool shows.
For some great songs, nice imagination with realistic hair and fur, lovable characters, mystery, and adventure --- check out Ridley Jones with your family, it's awesome. The one and only complaint I have is that the pacing is a bit too fast at times, but at least it's better than being slow.
It mixes Night at the Museum with Indiana Jones for a very entertaining show with just a hint of an underlying arc.
It's intended for a young audience, but the clever dialogue, high stakes, and action makes me forget that it's even for preschoolers in the first place. Never underestimate your audience. Ridley and her friends all get a chance to be fleshed out in their spotlight episodes.
Ridley is adventurous and virtuous. Ismat is a queen of Ancient Egypt, which does have historical basis -- children did rule Egypt. She has two dads, which not only promotes LGBTQ acceptance, but alludes to homosexuality in Ancient Egypt, which did happen. As she's a queen, she's stylish and a bit haughty, but also has insecurities like being afraid of the dark. This makes sense if you've been in a tomb for so long.
Peaches, despite being a famous space monkey. Is afraid of heights. This fear may seem contradictory, but it helps flesh her character out.
Dudley the Dodo Bird is quite skittish. He's the last of his kind, of course he'd be. Dante is a dinosaur who talks like a skater/surfer, which can be quite humorous and sets up his character as going with the flow but also being adventurous.
Fred the Bison is non-binary and always wants to prove themselves as tough and not cute. There's a nice little moment in the first episode where Ridley asks what Fred's pronouns are, and Peaches says that Fred's just Fred. That's a nice little moment that blended in naturally and can teach kids at home that Fred uses they/them pronouns.
The underlying arc is Ridley's mother dodging from being fired from the museum. The Jones family lives there, and if Ridley's mom is fired, they'll have to move out. Mr. Peabody makes for a threatening antagonist so far, and being fired/losing a job isn't something often talked about in preschool shows.
For some great songs, nice imagination with realistic hair and fur, lovable characters, mystery, and adventure --- check out Ridley Jones with your family, it's awesome. The one and only complaint I have is that the pacing is a bit too fast at times, but at least it's better than being slow.
My kids love it
jessicamacneil21 July 2021
Cute show, a girl adventurer as the protagonist and love the characters and love the much needed representation. Ignore the trolls who are leaving bad reviews because they apparently cannot handle that a bison is non-binary or that a mummy family has two dads.
Very cute show.
dfbarreiro16 July 2021
Great Inclusive Show
smccready-638846 August 2021
My 4 year old daughter LOVES this show and so do I! It's great seeing a little girl (and a girl of colour!) taking adventures. There are other strong female characters as well as LGBT representation. Really great show.
My little cousin loves it
ilikeferriswheels23 March 2023
I personally think the show can be low quality at times, but other than that its great! It sparked a bit of discussion about gender, which seems to be the cause of the recent review bombs. We discussed it simply and he wasn't confused at all, at least he said he wasn't 😅 but i think the show also helped explain. But people who complain about pronouns here might be too stupid to have a conversation with their child about different people, and end up raising some very close minded individuals who only spread hate. I think the storyline was well done and the representation was very good! I have seen most of the episodes when spending time with said cousin and most have been amazing.
Creative, inclusive fun show for kids with a ton of Broadway talent
Syntaxsemantics7 November 2021
This is a sweet show with fun concepts, a message of kindness and self authenticity, and beautifully imaginative animation. The adult characters are shown as good parents that the kids can trust and rely on, who are there to support them but also give the kids the space to take on responsibilities. Great messages all around. I was shocked it had such a low star rating - but then if you read the one star reviews here, they all are full of bigotry and close-mindedness against the concept of a diverse, inclusive, sweet kids show.
Love it
robynnunns27 August 2021
Daring, Bold, Courageous!
bizzleamazon23 September 2021
Just listening to the theme song for the show will give you a good glimpse into what awaits: positivity and action. In the opening theme sung by Grammy-winning and Tony-nominated Broadway Star Lauren Patten, Ridley Jones is described as one who is responsible, never gives in to her fears, overcomes challenges, and is always willing to help her friends. Through the first season we see her grow and mature as she solves each quandary with the use of problem-solving, teamwork, and sound judgment.
The show itself is a perfect blend of Indiana Jones (no relation?) and Night At The Museum, as the exhibits come to life and are cared for by Ridley, her mother and her grandmother, a multi-generational family of curators who "save the future by protecting the past" including the last dodo, a dinosaur, an astronaut chimp, a mummy family, and an adorable bison who resents being adorable.
Common kid themes get tackled by the characters including fear, working together, and different family structures in a way that is accessible for kids as young as toddlers, but enjoyable even by adults. The rousing soundtrack is catchy without being cloying, and the songs are thematic, professional anthems one wouldn't necessarily expect from a kids' cartoon.
Ridley Jones has an all-star cast and it really shows. Each episode is feature-quality, and the only downside I see is that you'll find yourself watching every episode countless times because there aren't enough episodes to satisfy the little fans of this well-written, well-cast delight of a show.
The show itself is a perfect blend of Indiana Jones (no relation?) and Night At The Museum, as the exhibits come to life and are cared for by Ridley, her mother and her grandmother, a multi-generational family of curators who "save the future by protecting the past" including the last dodo, a dinosaur, an astronaut chimp, a mummy family, and an adorable bison who resents being adorable.
Common kid themes get tackled by the characters including fear, working together, and different family structures in a way that is accessible for kids as young as toddlers, but enjoyable even by adults. The rousing soundtrack is catchy without being cloying, and the songs are thematic, professional anthems one wouldn't necessarily expect from a kids' cartoon.
Ridley Jones has an all-star cast and it really shows. Each episode is feature-quality, and the only downside I see is that you'll find yourself watching every episode countless times because there aren't enough episodes to satisfy the little fans of this well-written, well-cast delight of a show.
Inclusive, fun and super sweet.
renaegclark10 August 2021
Fun show
michaeleequinnbryson26 July 2021
Adorable
VampirinaLover120 July 2021
Show teaches kindness in a fun way (my kid loves it!)
borysbuza3 November 2021
Only listened to it with a polish voiceover and it rocks. Myself being a 80's kid it reminds me of wholesome kids shows and, frankly, I am surprised how it's able to convey a quite complex kid's experience in a fun and thrilling way. Well done.
Show with a message
mehvashkdoerr27 February 2022
My kids started watching this and have really enjoyed it. I caught a couple episodes and really enjoyed that the underlying message in the episodes I saw were about just being yourself and accepting others for who they are. In a world where kids are bombarded with so much this is a great theme I'm happy to have them be exposed to.
A gem, now buried treasure.
ghastbustersx30 March 2023
Seeing characters like Fred, who are confident in their identity and unapologetically themselves, makes me believe in the power of acceptance and self-love. It's inspiring to witness such genuine representation, where stereotypes are cast aside and intersectionality is embraced. Characters come from diverse backgrounds, each with their own unique blend of culture, identity, and personality, making the show truly special.
As I watch the magic of the museum unfold on my screen, I am transported to a simpler time-a time when anything seems possible, and I can just be present and enjoy the experience. It's a welcome escape from the stresses of daily life, allowing me to relax, unwind, and embrace the joy that the show brings.
Beyond the engaging storylines and lovable characters, I can't help but appreciate the immense work that goes into creating the show. The animation, character models, and attention to detail are truly impressive, capturing my imagination and whisking me away to a world of enchantment.
The writing is masterful, striking a balance between delivering important life lessons for young viewers and developing characters in a way that resonates with older fans. The result is a show that appeals to audiences of all ages, fostering a sense of togetherness and shared enjoyment.
In a world that can sometimes be overwhelming and complex, watching cartoons like Ridley Jones provides a comforting reprieve. It reminds me of the importance of kindness, acceptance, and friendship, and leaves me feeling hopeful and inspired.
As I watch the magic of the museum unfold on my screen, I am transported to a simpler time-a time when anything seems possible, and I can just be present and enjoy the experience. It's a welcome escape from the stresses of daily life, allowing me to relax, unwind, and embrace the joy that the show brings.
Beyond the engaging storylines and lovable characters, I can't help but appreciate the immense work that goes into creating the show. The animation, character models, and attention to detail are truly impressive, capturing my imagination and whisking me away to a world of enchantment.
The writing is masterful, striking a balance between delivering important life lessons for young viewers and developing characters in a way that resonates with older fans. The result is a show that appeals to audiences of all ages, fostering a sense of togetherness and shared enjoyment.
In a world that can sometimes be overwhelming and complex, watching cartoons like Ridley Jones provides a comforting reprieve. It reminds me of the importance of kindness, acceptance, and friendship, and leaves me feeling hopeful and inspired.
Canceled because of a character?
Elvis-Del-Valle21 December 2023
Ridley Jones is a cute series with colorful animation and features a number of fun moments for children to enjoy. The first season begins the story by introducing little Ridley and how she begins her mini-adventures with the museum beings. The concept is a children's version of A Night At The Museum and Ridley is a character clearly based on Indiana Jones. His companions are adorable and innocent characters with quite a bit of charm. Without a doubt, the beginning of this series assumes something very enjoyable for children.
In the second season the series improves, presenting more exciting mini-adventures and the rise of Ridley as the new protector of the museum. The only details are that the season should have concluded with the fourth episode. The issue with Fred begins to become more noticeable at the beginning of this next season. In the previous season there were a couple of nods to respect that may have gone unnoticed. Here it could have been the same if the message he gave had remained only about being yourself, without the need to be like others.
The third season is shorter and feels more random. Here Peabody becomes something of an unwitting villain, as seen at the end of the previous season, and it's curious that he still makes the mistake of not noticing anything suspicious when exhibits are out of place. Here the series begins to lower its level a little, making the second season better and perhaps that is where the series could have concluded in the most appropriate way.
The fourth season improves the series again, still following the episodic series structure. There is a better balance in the writing with respect to the story and the morals, being perhaps the best season of the series. The fifth episode concludes the fourth season with a clever story about the value of working as a team and definitely should have been the series finale.
The fifth season was made to continue offering more of Ridley's adventures and continue transmitting values, but without knowing that this season would leave the series unfinished. Although it starts with an interesting special and the other episodes present interesting ideas, this season has ups and downs that make it feel like an unnecessary season. In some episodes the problems are resolved faster than in previous seasons. The new ideas and characters that are presented are only momentary. Peabody no longer has so much antagonism due to his few appearances, but at least they were able to show more about this character in the semi-last episode to understand his attitude. In this season, some lessons begin to be given on more advanced topics in some episodes such as rivalry, competition, humility and identity. The latter was what would be used to reveal Fred's identity.
The episode that generated impact was intended to teach a lesson about acceptance and self-confidence, but they did not know how to do it correctly. The mistake is that just being accepted with the identity you have is enough to face the challenges. It serves to have more self-confidence, but not to face conflicts. On the one hand, it helps those who have an identity crisis have more self-confidence, but that is not enough and the issue related to pronouns is opaque more than it should have been conveyed. Despite hints at Fred's identity, it was never fully clarified and remained ambiguous for the rest of the series. It would have been better if they left it that way because Fred was fine as a character just focusing on helping Ridley. Curious that Fred has generated so much noise after revealing his identity when at the beginning of the series we were introduced to Ismat's two fathers and no one said anything about it. What generated impact was nothing more than one of the lows that this fifth season had, but many thought that that was enough to devalue the series. At least they decided to conclude the season with a good adventure that could have given a definitive ending, but only left things behind. Perhaps it could have continued into a sixth season, but in the end that didn't happen due to a simple mistake.
So, Ridley Jones had to be canceled because of Fred? The only right answer is no. It was a mistake that they decided to continue the series and it simply should have ended in the fourth season. Fred's revelation was also a unnecessary mistake. Many of the negative opinions towards this series only focused on this mistake, as if the entire series had depended on that episode. What is certain is that none of those people took the trouble to watch the entire series to see that there is only one reality regarding it. Ridley Jones is actually a series for children that, despite its ups and downs, is healthy and transmits good values. All negative opinions towards this series are invalid and without good foundations because they are based solely on a failed episode and paranoia that comes from the parents. In fact, many of these fathers are not even worthy of being father figures because it is clear that there lies a hidden prejudice that the younger ones can end up inheriting. This shows the lack of intellect and low IQ that many audience members have. Ridley Jones is no different from other children's series that try to convey good values and having a failed episode does not define the series in general at all. In short, Ridley Jones is a children's series like any other that children can freely enjoy and that should not be rejected too lacking in logic. My final rating, the only and valid one for this series, is an 8/10.
This is the only valid rating the series should have because the other ratings belong to people of inferior intellect.
In the second season the series improves, presenting more exciting mini-adventures and the rise of Ridley as the new protector of the museum. The only details are that the season should have concluded with the fourth episode. The issue with Fred begins to become more noticeable at the beginning of this next season. In the previous season there were a couple of nods to respect that may have gone unnoticed. Here it could have been the same if the message he gave had remained only about being yourself, without the need to be like others.
The third season is shorter and feels more random. Here Peabody becomes something of an unwitting villain, as seen at the end of the previous season, and it's curious that he still makes the mistake of not noticing anything suspicious when exhibits are out of place. Here the series begins to lower its level a little, making the second season better and perhaps that is where the series could have concluded in the most appropriate way.
The fourth season improves the series again, still following the episodic series structure. There is a better balance in the writing with respect to the story and the morals, being perhaps the best season of the series. The fifth episode concludes the fourth season with a clever story about the value of working as a team and definitely should have been the series finale.
The fifth season was made to continue offering more of Ridley's adventures and continue transmitting values, but without knowing that this season would leave the series unfinished. Although it starts with an interesting special and the other episodes present interesting ideas, this season has ups and downs that make it feel like an unnecessary season. In some episodes the problems are resolved faster than in previous seasons. The new ideas and characters that are presented are only momentary. Peabody no longer has so much antagonism due to his few appearances, but at least they were able to show more about this character in the semi-last episode to understand his attitude. In this season, some lessons begin to be given on more advanced topics in some episodes such as rivalry, competition, humility and identity. The latter was what would be used to reveal Fred's identity.
The episode that generated impact was intended to teach a lesson about acceptance and self-confidence, but they did not know how to do it correctly. The mistake is that just being accepted with the identity you have is enough to face the challenges. It serves to have more self-confidence, but not to face conflicts. On the one hand, it helps those who have an identity crisis have more self-confidence, but that is not enough and the issue related to pronouns is opaque more than it should have been conveyed. Despite hints at Fred's identity, it was never fully clarified and remained ambiguous for the rest of the series. It would have been better if they left it that way because Fred was fine as a character just focusing on helping Ridley. Curious that Fred has generated so much noise after revealing his identity when at the beginning of the series we were introduced to Ismat's two fathers and no one said anything about it. What generated impact was nothing more than one of the lows that this fifth season had, but many thought that that was enough to devalue the series. At least they decided to conclude the season with a good adventure that could have given a definitive ending, but only left things behind. Perhaps it could have continued into a sixth season, but in the end that didn't happen due to a simple mistake.
So, Ridley Jones had to be canceled because of Fred? The only right answer is no. It was a mistake that they decided to continue the series and it simply should have ended in the fourth season. Fred's revelation was also a unnecessary mistake. Many of the negative opinions towards this series only focused on this mistake, as if the entire series had depended on that episode. What is certain is that none of those people took the trouble to watch the entire series to see that there is only one reality regarding it. Ridley Jones is actually a series for children that, despite its ups and downs, is healthy and transmits good values. All negative opinions towards this series are invalid and without good foundations because they are based solely on a failed episode and paranoia that comes from the parents. In fact, many of these fathers are not even worthy of being father figures because it is clear that there lies a hidden prejudice that the younger ones can end up inheriting. This shows the lack of intellect and low IQ that many audience members have. Ridley Jones is no different from other children's series that try to convey good values and having a failed episode does not define the series in general at all. In short, Ridley Jones is a children's series like any other that children can freely enjoy and that should not be rejected too lacking in logic. My final rating, the only and valid one for this series, is an 8/10.
This is the only valid rating the series should have because the other ratings belong to people of inferior intellect.
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