People need to settle down and realize this is a CARTOON FOR KIDS!!! This is not some movie nominated for its: Plots, characters or its ideas. It's a GREAT cartoon that shows kids the importance of: teamwork, helping others, responsibility and doing the right thing. It's a clean and good show for any kid.
50 Reviews
IT'S A KID'S SHOW OH MY GOODNESS
isaacwest-660013 October 2023
While some of the reviews obvious anger at a kid's show having talking dogs is entertaining, the fact is no show was watched more at my mom's day home, because it grabbed the kid's attention more than anything. The same was true for my younger family members when they were younger. Because I was often babysitting tried to get them to watch kids shows that I liked as a kid like SpongeBob but in the end the kids always circled back to PAW Patrol. The show does exactly what it should, no more, no less. And heck, there were even a few rare gems where I had to chuckle. Are you, as an adult gonna enjoy? No. Well, probably not. Will your kid eat it up? Yes; and that's what matters.
Great choice for kids' first 'Adventure' telly, but a warning...
slowcando29 June 2023
My 4-year old has graduated from Gecko's Garage (his favourite when 2 years old), Peppa Pig (when 3) to now Paw Patrol.
It's been fun to follow this progression with him, and especially now I can see him enjoy some real adventure-storytelling: epic calamities & fantastic rescues with a well-written cast of likeable heroes. It's never too scary, but has enough jeopardy to make it the first 'exciting' thing this 4-year old has watched. He loves the problem-solving nature and it's seeping nicely into real-life, for example when he's got a conundrum when building his tracks he'll stand up excitedly and proclaim: "I have an idea!".
The stories are solid, the support cast are fun (the two Mayors add a lot of character) and the 3D CGI-graphics don't get tiresome.
I try to watch episodes with him, it's good to talk together about what's happening. But as fellow parents know it's nice to take the time-out and do something 'child-free' for a bit. I make sure he watches only full episodes (or one of the feature-length titles) so he gets the full narrative experience.
Warning: don't look for this on Youtube: there's no full episodes, just randomly-edited long compilations and unofficial troll-made content with adult themes. Amazon Prime should have full episodes, as well as other reliable sites out there, tho' I recommend having an adblocker on. DVDs are hard to find here in Europe.
It's been fun to follow this progression with him, and especially now I can see him enjoy some real adventure-storytelling: epic calamities & fantastic rescues with a well-written cast of likeable heroes. It's never too scary, but has enough jeopardy to make it the first 'exciting' thing this 4-year old has watched. He loves the problem-solving nature and it's seeping nicely into real-life, for example when he's got a conundrum when building his tracks he'll stand up excitedly and proclaim: "I have an idea!".
The stories are solid, the support cast are fun (the two Mayors add a lot of character) and the 3D CGI-graphics don't get tiresome.
I try to watch episodes with him, it's good to talk together about what's happening. But as fellow parents know it's nice to take the time-out and do something 'child-free' for a bit. I make sure he watches only full episodes (or one of the feature-length titles) so he gets the full narrative experience.
Warning: don't look for this on Youtube: there's no full episodes, just randomly-edited long compilations and unofficial troll-made content with adult themes. Amazon Prime should have full episodes, as well as other reliable sites out there, tho' I recommend having an adblocker on. DVDs are hard to find here in Europe.
Good for the Whole Family!
Bignosebeaker24 June 2015
I see why PAW Patrol is so popular - it's funny, but nothing too harsh for a preschool-aged viewer. Unlike most preschool-oriented programs, this show never tries to "hammer home" educational concepts or gets too repetitive (although I must say that the few episodes involving a minor character named Alex were quite bad). The six pups' names were a bit difficult to get down at first, but it seems as if they're engraved in my head now. As for Ryder - the boy in charge of the whole operation - he's a good role model; unlike some TV show "leaders" I've seen, he demonstrates leadership in a very positive way. Cap'n Turbot, the scientist character, is also a positive role model who might just inspire young fans to learn more about science and biology. There are definitely messages about teamwork and overcoming differences in each episode. Overall, I think that PAW Patrol has the potential to become a kiddie show classic like Dora the Explorer or SpongeBob.
Orphan kid fights crime with it's mutant slave dogs
musgovegetariano5 November 2022
I have been watching this with my daughter for a while and after 3 or 4 seasons this is what i sorted out of what's going on... There is this insane rich orphan kid called Ryder that uses his family money to buy (make?) this huge modified vehicles, like super trucks and crazy planes, this in order to save a city from the evil schemes of the monopoly top hat old guy and a bunch of innocent cats, in order to fight crime this kid uses some mutant dogs (that probably were victims of Ryder paranormal experiments ) that can drive cars and planes with their minds....
People in the City are completely brainless and are always doing stupid things ending up in a complete mess that can be sorted out only by Paw Patrol....
I will give this 5 stars and check some more seasons in order to try to discover Who were Ryder missing parents and how did they got loaded with money.
Like International Rescue for toddlers
feyipuk18 April 2015
As the theme tune says: Whenever there's a problem 'round Adventure Bay, Ryder and his team of pups will come and save the day. A small town, on the coast, has a squad of trained canine emergency operatives ready to bark into action at a moments notice to deal with all types of issues that befall a handful of residents who regularly get into trouble, and like the Thunderbirds, they have the hardware to deal with issues on land, sea and air. Full of colourful outfits - each dog wears a different colour uniform - interesting gadgets - their dog houses turn into their trucks (and a helicopter), and they have back packs that help them to do their jobs - and catchphrases that stick in your head ("Green means Go", "Rubble on the Double", "Chase is on the Case"), it's very watchable, has humour - such as a clumsy Dalmation and a sniffer dog who's allergic to feathers - with an obvious message about social responsibility and cooperation.
I wish I never had to encounter this
karyu19 October 2020
I'll make it plain and simple: it's a kid's show placed in a non-sensical universe (where dogs can talk while all other animals can't) with unimportant plots, stupid and annoying characters and forced situations in which the help of the PAW Patrol is needed for no apparent reason.
It's clearly just meant to sell as much merchandise as possible, but other than that it's pretty harmless.
The animation is decent and there was clearly put some effort in this during production, which makes it appealing for small kids...which is also the biggest problem...having to endure this borefest for the sake of your children only to hear them scream for more and leaving you with spending your hard earned money on stuff no one needs makes me want to rue the day this was ever invented.
But what can you do?
Kids love it...!
Mind Numbing Nonsense to Sell Products
jann-spizziri-535-2860556 September 2018
This isn't the WORST thing your kids could watch....but it's not going to do them any favors. This entire series is very obviously created to sell merchandise, and based on the 55 million lunchboxes, pillowcases and millions of little figures, one would assume it is achieving its goal.
This entire series teaches children nothing, and the characters that have zero personality use endless specialized mechanical tools to problem solve.
The adults are morons and the leader a boy who has no family. There is zero character development, cats are inexplicably demonized, and the pups (main characters) all have stupid phobias. The story lines are carbon copies of the last episodes and extremely uncreative and the animation style is boring and uninspired.
I really dislike this series and don't want to insult my toddlers intelligence with it. I've seen worse on tv, but this is far from the best. It's just empty filler, not educational, not fun, just boring. If you want your kids to request every single stupid piece of merchandise based on Paw Patrol then just show them this show.
I really dislike this series and don't want to insult my toddlers intelligence with it. I've seen worse on tv, but this is far from the best. It's just empty filler, not educational, not fun, just boring. If you want your kids to request every single stupid piece of merchandise based on Paw Patrol then just show them this show.
Low quality, non-educational, and low effort but kids love it
stephenfallis15 May 2019
This is possibly the lowest quality kids show around. None of the story or character ideas make sense and have just been randomly chosen by the writers "because it's fun". Ryder generally chooses Chase for missions when there are far better pups for the job.
Episodes rarely have a message or lesson to be learnt. It's a show entirely for entertainment and kids love it for that.
If you can avoid your child watching it, great. But even one episode and they'll be hooked.
Episodes rarely have a message or lesson to be learnt. It's a show entirely for entertainment and kids love it for that.
If you can avoid your child watching it, great. But even one episode and they'll be hooked.
Ryder sounds 35 years old
slimdave_v129 November 2020
Community Awareness!
poppeka17 April 2014
Paw Patrol shows children the importance of being involved in the city you reside in. The pups are mirrors of real life superheros like firemen, police officers, or sea rescue. Also, the interactions the dogs have with the people like the mayor is great! Yes kids should know the three the big three....(reading, writing, math)....but they should have an idea of how to get along with people they meet day to day through basic communication. Wrapped in great bright colors which children like and good voice acting this show looks pretty good to me! Sometimes as reviewers and adults, its hard to review shows meant for children many years younger than us. Before saying negative things about this show, look to your inner kid, or better yet look at YOUR kid when he watches this show....As long as its educational and your child is entertained, what more can you ask for!! Great to know shows like this are still out there.
This show saves Nickelodeons reputation
dahgrdonut1 March 2020
: ( <- me after watching this
SnowLeopardMaster14 May 2018
This show wouldn't be so bad, save for a few elements that turn it into hellspawn.
A problem with a lot of today's kid's shows is that their creators seem to hate cats. I don't know what cats ever did to get so much hate in this show, but the creators evidently hate them
Also, some of the episodes are flat out dumb. The dinosaur episode, for instance, was flat out painful to watch. Being a fan of the Jurassic Park franchise, this entire episode should be erased from existence. PTEROSAURS ARE NOT DINOSAURS!!
Yeah. Garbage.
A problem with a lot of today's kid's shows is that their creators seem to hate cats. I don't know what cats ever did to get so much hate in this show, but the creators evidently hate them
Also, some of the episodes are flat out dumb. The dinosaur episode, for instance, was flat out painful to watch. Being a fan of the Jurassic Park franchise, this entire episode should be erased from existence. PTEROSAURS ARE NOT DINOSAURS!!
Yeah. Garbage.
A Nick hit
rbn_lrk-12 October 2018
Absolutely love this
cheesespider30 May 2023
Paw Patrol is an absolute must-see for kids! It's a show that's both entertaining and educational, with amazing characters and storylines that keep kids engaged. The puppies are adorable and each has a unique personality, which makes it easy for kids to relate to them. The show teaches kids important values like teamwork, problem-solving, and helping others. It's a perfect show for parents who want to keep their kids entertained and learning at the same time. Paw Patrol is a show that parents can feel good about letting their kids watch. It's wholesome, fun, and teaches kids important life lessons. The animation is top-notch, the voice acting is fantastic, and the stories are always engaging. If you're looking for a show that your kids will love and that you can feel good about, I can't recommend Paw Patrol enough!
Stupid boring show
celtsliveon27 February 2020
This show gets all raves and what not but what exactly is the message? Most of the missions that need to be solved could be done in 5 seconds with Skye and her helicopter but I am assuming since shes a female and this show lacks female characters. The villagers are idiots and who would go to a 11 year old for help anyways? These dogs are examples of how slavery works. Alex I wonder where his parents are? The Mayors are both dimwits, this show I think is suppose to make fun of liberatarians lol. But this show lacks education or female characters I know with so many cartoons out there this one gets alot of good reviews but I think there is a billion better cartoons out there.
No Law
rob_44 March 2019
My granddaughter loves this show,but where is the discipline? What are you teaching children when all these mischievous characters don't even get punished for all the mayhem they cause. You should really think about that. It's important for children to know that there are consequences for their actions.
Perfection
GuaranteedEternalSanctuaryMan22 August 2019
Jobs for the boys.
jqjgrtpn25 October 2021
Six pups, of which five are boys and only one is a girl. She's dressed in pink and gets scared sometimes. Led by Ryder, another (human) boy. Mayor of the town is a woman of colour - who is portrayed as incompetent and constantly in need of the help of the boys. Sets a GREAT example for my daughter.
Mind numbing and bad message for kids
dewijim16 April 2020
First off, these shows are so repetitive you know how every one of them will go before they even begin. This doesn't seem to bother the kids though. The biggest problem I see with this show an all the copycat shows like it is that there are no consequences for any of the wrong doings by the show's protagonist which is nearly always the mayor of a neighboring town.
What children can learn from this show? 1. How to help others. 2. How you won't be held accountable for your bad actions.
What children can learn from this show? 1. How to help others. 2. How you won't be held accountable for your bad actions.
The kids love it!
getchinator18927 July 2019
Theme song is cool
ThunderKing612 April 2020
I dont like this Show because of the animation style, not a fan of dogs and all the characters are alway happy. Why? That's sickening.
The show is predictable, formulatic and corny bad.
The mutts play, then an issue happens. Ryder summons the mutts and they solve an issue. This is what is popular with children?
Jeez back in my day dumb shows like this would not last long.
Verdict: just cuz it's a children show doesn't mean it has to be dumb and formulatic. Being dumb only produces dumb children.
I was watching Arthur, Thomas, Barney and many other classics as a snot nosed kid. I'd feel dumb if paw patrol was the most popular show in the 90s.
The show is predictable, formulatic and corny bad.
The mutts play, then an issue happens. Ryder summons the mutts and they solve an issue. This is what is popular with children?
Jeez back in my day dumb shows like this would not last long.
Verdict: just cuz it's a children show doesn't mean it has to be dumb and formulatic. Being dumb only produces dumb children.
I was watching Arthur, Thomas, Barney and many other classics as a snot nosed kid. I'd feel dumb if paw patrol was the most popular show in the 90s.
False and failed
arina-959312 January 2017
A first responding organization bossed by a kid boy and bunch of super pups who do all you can imagine (and perhaps can't even imagine) through a repertoire of never-ending gears coming our of their backpacks ranging from jet engines to screw drivers and welding tools!
The boss, a full time rescue commander is an under aged boy who never does anything than just being the Ryder: He never goes to school, has no parents and family or close friends,... Matter of fact, I am yet to see anyone going to school, rather seeing any schools in this place. Guess they are all just born super heroes!!
No wonder kids theses days seem to be affected by all kinds of delusions of grandeur.
The boss, a full time rescue commander is an under aged boy who never does anything than just being the Ryder: He never goes to school, has no parents and family or close friends,... Matter of fact, I am yet to see anyone going to school, rather seeing any schools in this place. Guess they are all just born super heroes!!
No wonder kids theses days seem to be affected by all kinds of delusions of grandeur.
Pups save the chili cook off
lisaespinoza-340858 August 2018
My son loves this show, but in this particular episode I have one really curious question. When Mr. Porter's oven blows up and he can no longer cook his famous chili. He calls on Ryder and his pups to help. So they come up with a plan to cook the chili outside because Mr. Porter's stove is broken. You mean to tell me that in all of Adventure Bay nobody else has a damn stove? I mean where does Ryder and Mayor Goodway cook their meals for the day. Really I am seriously concerned about how everybody else cooks their meals. Also why is that rubble is cooking the chili and not Ryder or Mayor Goodway. Can anybody help me figure this out?
Good for Kids of All Ages
rasberrie5 May 2020
Both my son and daughter enjoy this show and a lot of kids I've babysat (all different ages) enjoy the show. This show is even tolerable for parents watching. The best part is the show gives a good message.
Most shows have bratty attitudes and/or immoral main characters... obviously there is a villain in some episodes of PAW Patrol, but he is presented as such, where as most shows present these terrible people as role models... PAW Patrol teaches problem solving and good attitudes!
Most shows have bratty attitudes and/or immoral main characters... obviously there is a villain in some episodes of PAW Patrol, but he is presented as such, where as most shows present these terrible people as role models... PAW Patrol teaches problem solving and good attitudes!
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