Comedy
Wizards Beyond Waverly Place
‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ is a fitting sequel series to Disney’s ‘Wizards of Waverly Place.’ And that can be a good or a bad thing.
Tim Rex and his family always find something dino-tastic to do!
Hailing from the collection of asteroids that comprise the city of Rumbleton, Tim, his big brother, Tommy, his little sister, Tia, and his mom and dad make every day life an adventure in their outer-space town.
One day the family might try to spot a shooting star. Another day they’re throwing a special birthday celebration. Regardless of the day’s task, Tim always collaborates with fellow dinosaurs to solve problems and learn life lessons.
Tim Rex in Space, Nickelodeon’s American-U.K. cartoon, primarily entertains a preschool-aged audience. Each episode is split into three short segments in which Tim encounters a problem. Together with his family and/or friends, Tim brainstorms and implements ideas until he finds a solution. By the end of each segment, Tim learns a valuable life lesson. For example, in one segment, Tim learns how to listen to other dinosaurs’ ideas. In another, he discovers the importance of asking clarifying questions.
The characters in Tim Rex in Space generally display positive family dynamics. Tim and his siblings get along with one another, and the parents are enthusiastically involved in their kids’ lives. Occasionally, Tim might interrupt one of his siblings or ignore the advice of his parents, but by the end of each episode, Tim learns the right way to interact with his family.
We noted a few minor instances of bathroom humor, such as loud belches or a character repeating that she needs to “wee wee.” And Tim’s dad sometimes uses the phrase “fossil rocks” as an expletive. Still, Tim Rex in Space is engaging, kid-friendly entertainment that emphasizes critical thinking skills and positive family relationships.
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A shooting star will fly over Rumbleton soon, and Tim, Tommy, Tia and Dad are trying to get home to see it. Then when Tim, Tommy and their friend Kai lose their ball in Mom’s room, they try to retrieve it without disturbing her. Finally, Tia’s special birthday balloon gets stuck in a tree, and Tim tries to recover it. Unfortunately, Tim forgets to listen to Tia’s ideas.
Tia repeats to her family that she needs to “wee wee.” Tommy belches loudly after he gulps down food. A character makes snoring sounds. Dad occasionally uses the phrase “fossil rocks” as an expletive.
Tim, Tommy and Kai sneak into Mom’s room while she is working, even though she instructed them to avoid disturbing her. Tim interrupts his sister when she tries to tell the family her ideas. Luckily, he learns the importance of listening to other people (er, dinosaurs) by the end of the episode.
‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ is a fitting sequel series to Disney’s ‘Wizards of Waverly Place.’ And that can be a good or a bad thing.
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