Parents' Guide to

Dora

By Fernanda Camargo, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 3+

Fantastic reboot beats original, with extra energy and fun.

TV Paramount+ Kids' Animation 2024
Dora TV show poster: Dora balances on a tree trunk over a river with her friends Boots, Tico, Benny and Isa.

A Lot or a Little?

What you will—and won't—find in this TV show.

  • Dora playing with her friend, Boots
    1:07
  • Dora TV show screenshot 1: In the forest, Dora holds a paint palette and looks over her shoulder to see Backpack.
  • Dora TV show screenshot 2: Dora looks at the camera with her arms extended. She sits on the couch with Abuela and Boots.
  • Dora TV show screenshot 3: Dora and Boots about to go exploring on a forest.

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age 6+

Based on 5 parent reviews

Aniyah B.
Aniyah B. Adult
June 29, 2024
age 2+

This is a horrible show.

This t v show sucks don't watch it go back and see the original dora. This TV show is a eyesight hazard for children. You don't learn as much in the new Dora. Than the old one, my baby still hasn't even learned how to say hola from the new one, and the original should know how to count to 3.
PBSFanFromChile
PBSFanFromChile Parent of 18+-year-old
April 15, 2024
age 2+

Very interesting. Even on our local Nick Jr. station in Latam (operated from Europe) is airin' soon. My niece will be watchin' even on the original language. My nephew grews up with the original series, so me and him we recommend this programme for our daily basis. Even at 4, is learning new words and skills at the preschool in northern Chile. We are delighted to be part of the Hispanic culture, even as a descendant of Croatian citizens who came to northern Chile in 1920. Now I'm the 3rd generation and my niece is the 5th. As a uncle, I will be there. We will be watchin'.
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What's the Story?

DORA follows the adventures of Dora (voiced by Diana Zermeno), a kindhearted, bilingual Latina girl, and her best friend, the monkey Boots (Asher Colton Spence). Whenever a friend or family member needs help, Dora and Boots are ready to explore the fantastic forest where many animal species—real and folklore—live. With the help of Map (Marc Weiner) to find their way and Backpack (Sasha Toro), who carries their gadgets, the kids save the day and celebrate: super bien!

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say (5 ):
Kids say (3 ):

It's not often that a reboot makes a series better, but this new CGI adaptation manages it in half the time. The new Dora is more exciting, has better stories, and embraces Latino culture even more than before. While there's room to improve in naming specific ethnicities, the changes have freshened up the series for a new audience. Still, kids who love the original will not be disappointed; they'll get to reconnect and meet up with all old friends like Map, Backpack, Tico, Benny, Isa, and even Swiper. Dora, The Explorer made a cultural impact, but sometimes it felt slow, especially when waiting for Dora to talk to the audience. Now, the wait time is shorter, and the reaction seems more appropriate, allowing young kids to feel like they're part of the story.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about the representation of Latinos in Dora. What are some words you learned on the show? Have you ever heard them said by other people in your life?

  • Boots and Dora are best friends and are always together, but they have different personalities and abilities. What are some things Boots can do that Dora can't? What does Dora teach Boots?

  • In each episode, Dora is eager to help a friend or family member. Do you also enjoy helping people? Talk about the nice feelings you get from helping.

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