Comedy
Shrinking
Apple TV+ seems to have a knack for creating deeply heartfelt, wildly problematic comedies. Shrinking is one of them.
Female pup Tag Barker loves her hometown of Pawston. Because if you like being awesome, Pawston is the place for you—a place where fun, friendly neighbors and creativity abound.
If you’ve got a problem, or need help with anything at all, chances are you’ll find canines like Tag, her best friend Scooch Pooch or Tag’s family members Grandpa, Grandma, Ma, Paw, Cheddar Biscuit, Spike and Hattie, willing to lend a helping paw.
Dreamworks’ latest CGI kid series, Go, Dog. Go! Is based on an illustrated novel by P.D. Eastman. This beloved book was published in 1961 and now finds a televised home on Netflix.
This TV-Y show is aimed at preschoolers. Each episode, divided into two mini-episodes, is about 24 minutes long and focuses on Tag’s ingenuity, warmth and bravery, which encourages those around her to be better pups and try new things.
And if you grew up reading the book like I did, you’ll see some of the book’s memorable doggies (such as the obsessive hat dog Lady Lydia) and feel that same fun-loving vibe as Tag and Scooch try to get where they need to be. Each episode features original songs, bright colors and lessons on patience, kindness and courage. Parents should note, however, that a duo of lesbian mothers appears on the screen in the first episode of Season Two, so despite the show’s generally positive messages, that’s still something you’ll want to watch out for.
Tag Barker and her new friend, Scooch Pooch, try to get to the highly anticipated Party in the Tree any way they can. Scooch and Tag Barker help the new mail dog by delivering mail throughout Pawston.
A few crazy canines chase after a mailman.
Kristin Smith joined the Plugged In team in 2017. Formerly a Spanish and English teacher, Kristin loves reading literature and eating authentic Mexican tacos. She and her husband, Eddy, love raising their children Judah and Selah. Kristin also has a deep affection for coffee, music, her dog (Cali) and cat (Aslan).
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