Kids enjoy it, adults enjoy it. It's for everyone! Highly recommend if you liked Sesame Street.
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davidsmoked1 November 2019
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justinwikoff2 November 2019My kids love it, I enjoy it! I really enjoy how it brings in a different though process with coding. This isn't going to make my son write code, but I want to get him some coding toys later and he will already get some of the language that's used. Keep up the good work!
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joseantsilva3 November 2019Every children should watch Apple TV+'s Helpsters.
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Watched four shows tonight from this service. Two were awful. This was one of them.
First, the puppets look cheap.
The one has a bunch of loose fabric on its neck. It looked odd.
Second, none of the characters seemed well thought out. They were just heads and bodies. Nothing special.
Then, the characters talked way to fast. They need to slow way down. The actions happened to fast as well. By the second hung they were helping with, I had lost all remembrance of what they first did and so on and so on.
They didn't take the time to explain anything they were doing. They just did it and sang.
Maybe, find one thing to focus on and stick with it. Talk about it, show kids what it does and how those that do it do so and then sing.
This show was way to flooded with mindless actions.
I don't think I will be able to watch another episode. -
An entertaining and educational show, Helpsters will keep preschoolers glued to the screen when it is on TV! This Sesame Street-esque live-action show with unique plotlines and lovable characters also teaches kids problem-solving skills and the basics of coding! -
Helpsters follows five friendly monsters who love solving problems. They are Cody (Stephanie D'Abruzzo), Heart (Ingrid Hansen), Mr. Primm (Martin Robinson), Scatter (Tim Lagasse), and Jackie (Jennifer Barnhart). Each episode consists of two parts; the Helpsters solve two sets of problems from two sets of people. And everything starts with a plan, as they like to say... or rather, sing! The fun five devise a plan of action and then use sequences (here's where the coding basics begin) and specific, simplified instructions to execute that plan and help their friends, like Astronaut Amrita and Robbie and Rhonda Runner.
As a toddler, I loved puppet-based shows; they seemed so real! And, even as I've grown older, I've grown to recognize the skill of the puppeteers in creating the illusion of life. Sorry if that spoiled the magic for anyone... No, but seriously, the puppeteers behind Helpsters show great prowess. Also, the production value of Helpsters is very high-the sets are intricately designed and the amount of thought that went into something as small as the transition scenes is jaw-dropping. Kudos to Alex Fox, Rachel Lewis, and Michael J. Cargill ! I would lastly like to highlight two superb characters, whose performances I really enjoyed. Heart (Ingrid Hansen), the massive orange monster, is so endearing, despite his massive size. His simple style of speech belies his massive heart -- thus the name, I guess! Scatter (Tim Lagasse), the scatterbrained dude in blue, fulfills his role of comic relief well, and I definitely laughed at several parts. And a third character also entertained me! Cody-the ringleader of the bunch-is super caring and sweet; Stephanie D'Abruzzo channels her inner child in acting the part.
Helpsters is a super cute and, actually, a really educational series! I can guarantee you that your preschooler will definitely learn some great problem-solving skills from this show. Besides its innately educational nature, Helpsters also spreads a message of helping your friends whenever possible and having patience throughout trying times.
I give Helpsters 4.5 out of 5 stars and would recommend this show for ages 2 to 5. Reviewed by Eshaan M., KIDS FIRST! -
x_swinson_x30 October 2020The credits are longer than the actual episode. It makes it impossible for an inpatient 2 year old to watch. I have to stop what I'm doing every five minutes to try to skip the credits.
Even adding some musing or color or anything to the credits would help -
imamommy-7637514 April 2021I love this show! The characters are so endearing and teach children critical thinking skills. My daughter is autistic and the show has really resonated with her..She loves the singing and the fun, but I also think she likes that she has learned new ways to solve problems by looking to make a plan. As an adult I have to say I also love this cute show and appreciate all the cameos of customers played by artists and actors I love.
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rwags2 June 2020Delightful show for kids. Love the music. Love the message.
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mr_thewizard7 April 2020I love it, also love that Apple added other languages to audio. Keep it up
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I first caught this show as an advertisement before watching a Beetlejuice musical sing-a-long, and after realizing it was made by Sesame Workshop, I decided to give it a look. As a lifelong Muppet fan, I was surprised that the puppets weren't made affiliated with them in any way; would this show live up its famous predecessor's reputation, or would it just be a blow to its face?
After watching all six episodes, I have to say the answer is neither. It stands greatly on its own terms, and I don't think is has to be involved with the Muppets or Sesame Street to get any sort of recognition. The puppets all ooze with personality, thanks to the amazing work of the talented puppeteers, and the lessons taught are meaningful, actual world problems. And as you keep on watching, you just can't help but identify with every problem on this show.
Despite all these positives, Helpsters is far from being perfect. One thing that particularly annoyed me throughout was the show's tendency to repeat songs every episode. It got old fast, and after being sung so many times, I actually started dreading the song when they asked if they wanted to help you. They do rearrange the music sometimes, though, so that's always a refresher.
Another big issue with the series is its inconsistent pacing/lack of details in places. Sometimes it's too slow, often it's too fast, and it usually doesn't fit the scene if it needs to. For example, whenever they sing about making a plan, they never explain their motives, but wait until after to chart the steps to solve the problem, and it just doesn't feel right to me. I hope they fix this up by the time Season 2 starts.
The best things about this series by far are the characters and their development. The puppeteers tried their hardest to make three-dimensional, identifiable heroes out of two-dimensional script descriptions, and their efforts clearly show. Scatter in particular is a fascinating character; despite not understanding the sequence of events and misinterpreting things, he tries his best to help his friends despite his shortcomings, and its shown that he's also a talented musician and singer. Cody is also very interesting; she seems like the archtypical leader at first, but as the series weaves on, it's shown that not only is she vulnerable and afraid when not in command, but she's also an ascended fangirl when it comes to dinosaurs and obsessive-compulsive, as shown in her ability to always check lists over and over.
Overall, this show was funny, well-written, and had good, educational morals. I'd recommend it to anyone, even those well outside the preschool target audience. Teens in particular could use it; we'll learn to never give up our schoolwork!