This article was originally published on January 23, 2024. We’ve republished it to include Bluey’s special episode, “The Sign.”
Even if you’re not a millennial parent, there’s a good chance you’ve heard about Bluey. The Australian animated children’s series centers on the Heelers, a family of anthropomorphic dogs made up of parents Chilli (Mum) and Bandit (Dad), and their two daughters, 6-year-old (or 7-year-old, in later episodes) Bluey and 4-year-old Bingo. Each episode is a bite-size treat, clocking in at about seven or so minutes. But what sets Bluey apart from other kids’ TV shows is how — even though the target audience is ostensibly children aged 5 to 7 — the series is equally entertaining (and at times, an emotional gut punch) for the parents.
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