Octonauts: Above & Beyond (2021– ) User Reviews

Still good, but not nearly as good as it used to be

[cucuzel1984 · 6/10 · 3 January 2022]

It gets a six for the positive message and the animation, but -1 star for every voice that changed.

Peso now sound like an old chain smoker.

Dashy is no longer australian and sound like a bored american housewife.

TUNIP WTH? WHY CHANGE THAT VOICE??

The last -1 star goes out to the horrific creature report song at the end of each episode.

When my 4 year old leaves as soon as the singing comes on you know you have failed.

Trust Netflix to ruin a great thing.

Bring back the original voices for the next season.

Different, but okay.

[carriewriter · 8/10 · 27 July 2023]

When I first heard of this show, I thought, "A sequel to the original Octonauts series? Now why hadn't anyone thought of that?" I like the original series even though there are times where it's dumbed down to not scare children. This is very different from the original Octonauts because instead of just investigating creatures underwater, they investigate land creatures, too. There are new helpers on their team, and Paani is such a great character. He does seemingly crazy things because he likes to help creatures, and he means well when he does so. This isn't too much like the original Octonauts, but it's just as good.

Still good, just not as good.

[gtrgrl89 · 7/10 · 26 September 2021]

Helping land creatures is a fun change. My kids love the land gups. They should have stuck with the creature report song at the end. The new song is fine, but the original song was such an integral part of the show and much catchier. The episodes feel very Dashi-centric too.

We like it

[hollymbeaudoin · 10/10 · 9 September 2021]

My daughter is just as obsessed with this new series as much as the old show and movies. New characters are a fun addition. Especially more Calico Jack. Only complaint, why get rid of the old music and creature report? Especially creature report. What are we going to dance to now?! New songs just aren't as memorable.

Octonauts Way Above!

[ScarletFieldz · 10/10 · 8 November 2023]

The Octonauts never disappoint, and this series feels exactly like the old episodes except better, with more characters kids can relate to and more amazing science facts and mysteries to explore.

We still see as much of the main characters from the earlier series, and a few new fun characters get introduced. Many are kids in the Octo-world, so the kids in the viewing audience can see themselves in the world. Fantastic idea!

I saw one reviewer ask why Dashi was a main character now, and I guess that leaves me scratching my head. Each of the Octonauts has their own episodes to shine. And honestly, my family would love to see more of Tweak and Dashi, but I have a daughter and not a son, so that might make a difference. It's great seeing a science show that serves all of the characters. I would hope they wouldn't serve just the main three male characters and waste the female characters' potential. In fact, my favorite episode so far was a Dashi episode because the mystery was so well put together and an integral part of an exciting story.

Nice job, Octonauts!

Netflix Missed the Mark

[lisaeschroeder · 2/10 · 12 September 2021]

I think Netflix missed what was great about this show. I like the idea of them being on land and I don't mind the new characters but why are they phasing out the old characters? You hardly see Captain Barnacles or Quazi and why is Dashi the main character in the show all of a sudden? It is hardly about animals either. Which brings up my next point of why on earth they would get rid of creature report! I'm all for more Octonauts but they need to bring back the characters and songs we love. (Much less Dashi!)

The new music is terrible!

[jakecdemp-381-999054 · 4/10 · 9 September 2021]

The old music was half the charm of the original show. This closing song is lifeless and monotone- such a shame! I get why they made the change and my kids still seem to enjoy the show itself, but the closing theme song really feels like a WWII era communist chant.

Why get rid of creature report?

[sanewicked · 5/10 · 8 September 2021]

It was such an epic closing song I'm legitimately sad they got rid of it. The new song sucks. Nobody asked for a Dashi and Inkling song. I get adding new characters but why is Dashi a main character now? My 2 year old didn't say it but I could tell he was disappointed in the changes and so am I?

The songs are terrible!

[mumstead · 4/10 · 16 October 2021]

What happened to "creature report?!?!" The closing song is absolutely terrible. I could have sang better and I'm awful at singing. It's monotone and sounds like the writer was tone deaf.

Why is Dashi so important in this season? Share the love of more characters.