4.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Esme & Roy (2018)
Esme & Roy (2018)
Overview
Monster-sitters Esme and Roy use the power of play to help younger monsters through familiar situations, including trying new foods and feeling scared during loud thunderstorms. Little viewers will discover positive role models, and learn how to manage their emotions with simple mindfulness practices.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Viewer Rating
4.3
Overview
Monster-sitters Esme and Roy use the power of play to help younger monsters through familiar situations, including trying new foods and feeling scared during loud thunderstorms. Little viewers will discover positive role models, and learn how to manage their emotions with simple mindfulness practices.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The series focuses on universal themes of social-emotional learning and practical problem-solving for young children, offering solutions to common childhood challenges without engaging in specific political or ideological discourse.
The animated series features a visibly diverse cast, including a main character depicted as a girl of color, within an original world of various human and monster characters. The narrative focuses on positive social-emotional themes without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering DEI as a primary narrative theme.
Secondary
The children's animated series "Esme & Roy" includes a positive and affirming portrayal of an LGBTQ+ family. A monster character, Tillie, has two loving mothers, whose family structure is presented as normal and accepted without comment or conflict, contributing to inclusive representation.
The children's animated series "Esme & Roy" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Therefore, there is no portrayal to evaluate within the scope of this framework.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Esme & Roy is an original animated series that premiered in 2018. All characters were created specifically for this show, meaning there is no prior source material or established canon from which characters could have been adapted with a different gender.
Esme & Roy is an original animated series from 2018. Its characters were created for this show, meaning there is no prior canon or source material to establish a different race for any character. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.7
1.0
Critic Ratings
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