Netflix is known for its original series. I know I’m not the only one who spent a week glued to her computer watching episode after episode of Orange Is The New Black.
Now, on December 24th, Netflix is launching its first-ever original series for kids, Turbo FAST.
Based on the movie Turbo that was released earlier this year, Turbo FAST centres around Turbo and his snail crew as they go on adventures and take on crazy challengers.
I was offered the chance to see a preview of the show on Netflix but who wants to read an adult’s opinion of a kid’s show, right? Just because I like something, it doesn’t mean my kids will. So I enlisted expert help–my two sons–to watch and tell me what they thought. Both were super excited because we’re still doing the no tech or television and it meant that they would get to watch t.v. on a weeknight.
Here’s what they had to say:
Older Son: I liked that it was fast paced with lots of funny jokes and you didn’t have to watch the movie to understand what was going on.
Younger Son: It was exciting and I like that it had a good message.
They both liked the fart jokes.
When I asked if Turbo FAST was something they will choose to watch when it comes out on Netflix, they both said yes. Very loudly.
And from a mother’s point of view? I like that it was a non-violent, fun show that both my boys enjoyed despite the difference in their ages.
Many of you are looking for things to do with your kids over the holidays so why not whip up some speedy snacks and have a family night watching Turbo FAST. And to make it fun you can try to guess what my favourite line from the show was–as in it made me snort laugh.
p.s. I feel it’s only fair to tell you we’ve always been a big fan of snails around here.
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