How we built Bluey’s world

Franchise control and “milking” concerns

• Some worry Disney is pushing for more Bluey against the creators’ wishes, fearing a rushed Season 4; others say this is the predictable result of partnering with a big studio.
• Broader frustration with media “milking” (Simpsons, Marvel, Star Wars, WoW, etc.) and the tension between artistic quality vs. safe profit.
• One counterpoint: if audiences truly hated it, the money would dry up; ongoing output shows there is real demand.

Why Bluey resonates

• Widely described as the best children’s cartoon of its generation, and for some, ever.
• Praised for: warm art style, restrained pacing, strong music, short episodes that fit family rhythms, and stories that prioritize character and play over “engagement hacking.”
• Many adults, even without kids, happily watch it and often become emotionally invested.

Parenting, fatherhood, and adult audience

• Viewers say episodes often mirror their own family life, providing reassurance that their struggles are normal.
• Bandit is seen as a rare, respectful dad portrayal—loving, playful, imperfect—contrasted with the “buffoon dad” trope (e.g., Daddy Pig, Homer).
• Some caution that Bandit sets impossibly high standards; better viewed as an aspirational role model than a benchmark.

Comparisons to other kids’ shows

• Peppa Pig: defended as funnier than it looks and subtly aimed at adults, but also criticized as shallow, grating, bratty, and modeling rude behavior that kids copy.
• Cocomelon and YouTube Kids: described as “brainrot,” deliberately hyper-stimulating with little educational value.
• Other recommended shows: Tumble Leaf, Puffin Rock, Hey Duggee, Mr Rogers, Reading Rainbow.

Screen time, engagement, and behavior

• Some find Bluey’s color palette and energy almost too captivating, preferring “flatter” shows to make disengagement easier.
• Others report Peppa or YouTube as equally or more hypnotic.
• Bluey itself includes critiques of screens and unboxing culture, showing consequences of overuse.

Art, sound, and Brisbane setting

• Commenters are “obsessed” with the visual aesthetic; say it’s mesmerizing even on mute.
• The article’s art discussion is supplemented with references to a detailed Substack and a sound-design podcast.
• Brisbane/Queensland locals describe intense homesickness and joy at seeing real streets, landmarks, plants, and light captured faithfully—rare for Australian cities on screen.
• Some note tourism campaigns and an immersive “Bluey’s World” attraction building on this.

Emotional and personal impact

• Numerous stories of adults crying at episodes like “Sleepytime,” “Baby Race,” “Cricket,” and “The Sign.”
• One parent describes Bluey as a constant companion while their child was dying of leukemia; now the younger sibling loves it too.
• Another highlights the infertility episode as powerful for those undergoing IVF.

Critiques and dissenting views

• A minority feel Bluey is frenetic “sugar” TV, not as wholesome as its reputation, and shows too much misbehavior (though others argue the consequences are clear).
• Some prefer other children’s media (e.g., Phineas and Ferb) or find Peppa less likely to send mixed signals.
• One thread notes discomfort that the idyllic Brisbane lifestyle depicted has become financially unattainable for many, making the show bittersweet.