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Plugged In Pick, TV: Oggy Oggy

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It’s hard to say much without saying a word. But Oggy Oggy does its best.

This kids’ show on Netflix features a well-meaning cat and a bevy of puffy, furry little friends as they play, learn and go on short adventures. (And we’re talking literally short; every segment is 10 minutes or less.)

The world Oggy Oggy and his pals inhabit is pretty delightful: The computer animation turns every object into a toddler-friendly toy. And in so doing, the show might encourage the young ‘uns watching in their own creative play, too. In addition, the stories often feature a small-scale lesson (like being nice or solving a problem creatively, according to our reviewer Emily Clark), communicated without a single spoken word. Everyone here communicates via sighs, giggles or, in Oggy Oggy’s case, meows.

So, it’s not exactly deep. But you’d be hard pressed to find a show that’s cleaner or nicer than this one.

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Paul Asay

Paul Asay has been part of the Plugged In staff since 2007, watching and reviewing roughly 15 quintillion movies and television shows. He’s written for a number of other publications, too, including Time, The Washington Post and Christianity Today. The author of several books, Paul loves to find spirituality in unexpected places, including popular entertainment, and he loves all things superhero. His vices include James Bond films, Mountain Dew and terrible B-grade movies. He’s married, has two children and a neurotic dog, runs marathons on occasion and hopes to someday own his own tuxedo. Feel free to follow him on Twitter @AsayPaul.