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My Little Pony: Pony Life is an American–Irish animated television series based on the My Little Pony franchise, and is a spin-off of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. It is produced by Allspark Animation (credited as Entertainment One) and Boulder Media, and is the newest installment in the franchise. All of the voice actresses for the Mane 6 were retained.

Unlike Friendship is Magic, every episode is in an 11-minute format, but each one consists of two five-minute segments. Nearly every six episodes details a story arc for the Mane 6; such as the first six episodes focusing on Pinkie Pie auditioning for the Royal Jelly Juggernaut.

The series premiered on Treehouse TV in Canada on June 21, 2020, and it premiered on Discovery Family in the US on November 7, 2020, with a second season following on April 10, 2021.

Plot
Pony Life relocates the ponies to Sugarcube Corner, a local bakery hangout run by Pinkie Pie, which also houses a mysterious cache of magical potions to be broken out when the need arises.

Good Qualities

 * 1) At the time this show was released, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic ended almost a year ago (exactly a year ago by the American release). Since its ending, fans of the show were really heartbroken to see that it was really over (with the exception of season 10 occurring in the comics). The announcement of a light spin-off series may have rubbed off some, but many were just delighted to see that for at least a short while, the Mane 6 were back, and that they were going to have more adventures for the fans to witness.
 * 2) *The tone shift of the spin-off had also pleased the vocal minority of FiM fans who feel as if the original show got too dark as time went on, that it was starting to feel divorced from the original concepts presented in the first 3 seasons, and that it didn't feel like the Mane 6 were all that close anymore.
 * 3) Despite the mediocre character designs, they lead to some great anime-esque visual gags.
 * 4) The idea of a short series where every few episodes depict an interesting story arc is pretty cool.
 * 5) Catchy theme song.
 * 6) A surprising amount of really funny jokes, running gags, and quotable moments in just about every episode (with the exception of some slapstick and Applejack's fourth wall breaks).
 * 7) The show adds a few new characters that weren't present in the original series, like Potion Nova and the Wild Siders (Lightning Chill, Sugar Snap, and Echo), who are all really fun.
 * 8) It has its own creative, clever ways of repurposing already existing characters:
 * 9) *DJ Pon-3 is a mute character, like the original, however she uses the dubstep music that plays in the background and dances to it in order to communicate. Most can't understand her, except Rarity, who translates for her.
 * 10) *Gummy, Pinkie Pie's pet alligator, has a very crummy attitude and is very defensive towards anyone other than Pinkie. Thus, gags revolving around him are funnier than in the original.
 * 11) Trixie in this show isn't as much of a selfless jerk as in the original series. In "Friendship Gems", she does start by bragging about how perfect her bracelet-making skills are, but then confesses that every attempt she makes at friendship ends up as a disaster. Thus, she happily lets the Mane 6 help her.
 * 12) Season 2 introduces supernatural elements of time travel and different dimensions, which is pretty cool.

Bad Qualities
Despite being a decent show, it does have some flaws which earn it a spot in Terrible TV Shows Wiki. For more info read here.

Reception
The show was met with mixed reviews. It currently holds a 5.3/10 on IMDb.

Back at the Barnyard is a Nickelodeon 3D computer-animated television series that and is a a spin-off from the 2006 film, Barnyard. The series premiered on September 29, 2007 on Nickelodeon. The show is produced by Omation Animation Studio, in association with Nickelodeon Animation Studio. The last episode aired on November 12, 2011 on Nicktoons.

Why It Rocks

 * 1) Compared to the film it was based on Barnyard, it was a major improvement.
 * 2) Very hilarious moments, such as Pig abruptly interrupting each episode to break the fourth wall in a humorous and charming way.
 * 3) A new character named Abby (who is a cow) was introduced in the show. And speaking of her:
 * 4) * Her relationship with Otis is pretty interesting to watch.
 * 5) Plenty of likable characters, such as the main animals: Otis, Abby, Bessy, Pip, Pig, Freddy, Peck and Duke.
 * 6) The theme song is very catchy.
 * 7) Some endings are either really good or very funny.
 * 8) Very intimidating main antagonists, such as Snotty Boy and Mrs. Beady.
 * 9) Original and creative stories and plots, such as Otis, Freddy and Pig dressing up as girls and ending up dating Snotty Boy and his friends in the episode "Some like it Snotty".
 * 10) Talented voice acting, especially from Wanda Sykes, Tino Insana, Cam Clarke and Rob Paulsen.
 * 11) Great jokes.
 * 12) Intelligent and clever writing.

Bad Qualities

 * 1) The CGI animation (the one used for Jimmy Neutron) has not aged well.
 * 2) It kind of ignores the theme of the original movie it was based on, and Otis still acts immature, despite knowing that he can't anymore.
 * 3) Characters from the film, like Daisy, Miles the mule, Maddy the chick, Lil' Ben, and the fan-favorite, Biggie Cheese, were left out without any explanation.
 * 4) Chris Hardwick's impression of Kevin James can be annoying at times.
 * 5) Some bad episodes such as "Dummy and Dummier" and "Man’s Best Fiend".
 * 6) This show is notorious for reusing character models.
 * 7) Despite the voice acting being talented, Chris Hardwick, Leigh-Allyn Baker, Cam Clarke and Rob Paulsen almost voice everyone in the show who's not Otis, Abby, Freddy, or Peck.
 * 8) Bessy can be considered a mean-spirited character because of how she sometimes intends to be harsh to the other characters. And to get the elephant out of the roof, because of her sassy behavior and speaking in an African-American accent, she may also be stereotypical as well.
 * 9) Despite being a likable character, Pip could be considered a Mexican stereotype.

Reception
Back at the Barnyard received mixed reviews, but has attracted a cult-following. Many people remember the show for it's memes. It is considered to be one of the most underrated Nicktoons of all-time.

Trivia

 * This show was put on hiatus on September 18, 2010. This is possibly due to Omation Animation Studio was focused on Jimmy Neutron spin-off, mh:terribletvshows:Planet Sheen. This show, however, aired on Nicktoons from September 12 to November 12, 2011.
 * This show has infamously spawned some internet memes such as "Viewer Mail Time" and "Ask Dr. Pig".

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Baby Looney Tunes is an American animated television series depicting toddler versions of Looney Tunes characters. It was produced by Warner Bros. Animation. The series focused on real world problems and morals that children may relate to, such as sharing, understanding emotions, and playing with others. The Looney Tunes babies first live with Granny, but starting in the second season, were cared for by babysitter Floyd, Granny's nephew.

Why It Is Such A Looneyful Day!

 * 1) The designs for the Loonies as babies are cute
 * 2) Even if this show is for a preschool audience, It can be enjoying for some older kids too.
 * 3) They has some charm for the Original Looney Tunes as well but those were shown briefly since it is a preschool show.
 * 4) Good episodes like:
 * 5) *A Secret Tweet (Which was the pilot episode and started the series on a high note)
 * 6) *I Strain (Clever parodies of preschool shows)
 * 7) *Who Said That (An episode that can be actually funny)
 * 8) The animation looks great, especially in some episodes like: School Daze, Things that goes Bugs in The Night, and More.
 * 9) The backgrounds looks lighter in Season 1 but in Season 2 it got darker, making Granny's house look completely different from Season 1. But it's still good.
 * 10) Season 2 also introduced to a new character Floyd who was also likable.
 * 11) The songs (parodies of Mother Goose's Nursery Rhymes) are pretty good and can be pretty catchy

Bad Qualities

 * 1) The education value can be grating at some points
 * 2) They do have some mediocre episodes like:
 * 3) *Takers Keepers (considered as the worst)
 * 4) *Daffy Did It!
 * 5) Their crying can get annoying and can get on your last nerves.
 * 6) The characters can be unlikable in some episodes
 * 7) The show does have the usual preschool show hatedom
 * 8) The backgrounds for Season 2, not the best but kinda weak comparing to the first season.

Reception
It received mixed reviews as well as a 6.2/10 rating on IMDB.

Plot
A teenage girl named Mina and her pets, Chester the cautious cat and Harold the happy-go-lucky dog, inherit her deceased great aunt's spooky apartment in New Orleans. There they encounter Bunnicula, a vegetarian vampire rabbit with supernatural connections and a head full of mischief, and things are never quite the same way again.

Why It Rocks

 * 1) Great voice performances from Sean Astin, Kari Wahlgren, Eric Bauza, and Richard Steven Horvitz.
 * 2) Great story acts.
 * 3) Similar to the books, but readers familiar with the series will quickly recognize Chester’s obsession with Bunnicula and his repeated attempts to get rid of the newest arrival.
 * 4) Bunnicula's mysterious origin is hinted at in the series’ opening credits.
 * 5) The show features original supernatural creatures the trio run into like a “Mumkey” (a mummy monkey), a zombie fish and a “bearshee (a bear banshee).
 * 6) Decent animation.
 * 7) The Bunnicula cartoon is a little different from the Bunnicula novel, in a good way.
 * 8) Unlike the mute original, this Bunnicula actually talks, but in a sort of garbled Latinesque language.
 * 9) Cute and great character designs.
 * 10) Great theme song.
 * 11) Amazing/decent characters, such as Bunnicula, Chester and Harold.

Bad Qualities

 * 1) Long hiatuses, mainly due to the long production time, and a lack of reruns in 2018, though they eventually returned in 2019.
 * 2) Though Maxwell Atoms' is heavily involved in the production, it lacks the charm, wit, and clever writing of his previous thriller-related show, Billy and Mandy.
 * 3) There are some bad episodes like Goat Story.
 * 4) Some gross-out humor and imagery.
 * 5) Sometimes it can be too silly for its own good.

Barney & Friends is an American children's television series aimed at children aged 2–5 years old, created by Sheryl Leach and produced by HIT Entertainment. It premiered on PBS on April 6, 1992 and ended on November 2, 2010. The series features the title character Barney, a purple anthropomorphic Tyrannosaurus rex who conveys educational messages through songs and small dance routines with a friendly, optimistic attitude. Reruns aired on PBS and Sprout until 2015, and now air from December 17, 2018 to present on Sprout's successor network, Universal Kids.

Plot
The show revolves around kids who hang out with their plush dinosaur Barney, which he later comes to life and later visited by his friends, Baby Bop and BJ (season 2 onwards) as they do activities while having fun.

Why These Seasons Are Super Dee Duper

 * 1) The show promotes strong positive messages about friendship, teamwork, cultural appreciation and problem solving. It also emphasizes active play.
 * 2) Barney is a very appealing role model for little kids with his friendly and optimistic personality.
 * 3) Catchy songs that help encourages kids to stay active.
 * 4) Baby Bop (green) and BJ (yellow) are really cute.
 * 5) Scooter McNutty and Miss Etta Kette are hilarious as puppets.
 * 6) Some of the merchandise released during these seasons were creative.
 * 7) Good acting from the child actors.
 * 8) Speaking of which, it served as a launchpad for many well known actresses and/or singers today including Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, Debby Ryan, and Mattison Pettis.
 * 9) The show sometimes tackles serious topics such as disability. One of the kid characters is deaf and wears a hearing aid, and another has down syndrome.
 * 10) Some funny moments here and there.
 * 11) The show itself even had its own adaption produced in Israel from 1997-2000 as "Hachaverim Shel Barney" (החברים של ברני) and Korea as "Baniwa Chingudeul" (바니와 친구들) from 2001-2003.
 * 12) While most songs were somewhat annoying (depending on your view), there is some songs that were actually less annoying and heartwarming such as "It's Good to Be Home," (originally a replacement for I Love You) which Barney thinks that his kids and the viewers feels very special to him, whenever you're alone, and need to be loved at.

Bad Qualities

 * 1) Some episodes have filler in them.
 * 2) It had a terrible film adaptation.
 * 3) The show suffered a minor decline in quality sometime between Seasons 3-8. However, it went horribly downhill in Seasons 9-14.
 * 4) Some songs can get annoying at times, even before the downfall.
 * 5) *The theme song, while memorable, is considered obnoxious by some fans.
 * 6) *Depending on your view, the song, “I Love You," is kind of annoying.
 * 7) The Barney Doll from the first season can be considered as "creepy" at times because of the eyes, but luckily it was improved in the second season.
 * 8) BJ's first costume looked ugly. In addition, BJ had a deeper voice that received a polarized reception.
 * 9) *Thankfully, this was fixed in Season 3.
 * 10) The Season 1 episode “Oh, What a Day!” could be seen as a bad one due to failing at it’s attempt to validate emotions by suggesting that it’s better for a person to be happy and smile when things go wrong (this particularly shows in the musical number “S.M.I.L.E.”).
 * 11) *The same could also apply to “What’s That Shadow?” from the same season, which encourages using positivity to turn fears into fun, which isn’t a very practical lesson in the real world, if at all.

Reception
The reviews for this show are very polerizing, depending on your view. Several people have concluded that episodes contain a great deal of age-appropriate educational material, including Yale University researchers Dorothy and Jerome Singer, who called the program a "model of what preschool television should be". Others have criticized the show for a lack of educational value, as well as being repetitive.

The show is often cited as a contributing factor to the perceived sense of entitlement seen in millennials, who grew up watching the show. One specific criticism is:

His shows do not assist children in learning to deal with negative feelings and emotions. As one commentator puts it, the real danger from Barney is "denial: the refusal to recognize the existence of unpleasant realities. For along with his steady diet of giggles and unconditional love, Barney offers our children a one-dimensional world where everyone must be happy and everything must be resolved right away."

In 1992, the Barney franchise generated $500 million in retail sales.

The creator and performer of the San Diego Chicken mascot, Ted Giannoulas, called Barney a "ubiquitous and insipid creature" in a 1999 court case.

Barney & Friends ranked No. 50 on TV Guide's 2002 list of the 50 worst TV shows of all time. The show has also been parodied in many forms.

In a 1993 newspaper article, Jerry Franklin, the head of Connecticut Public Television, which co-produced Barney at the time, was quoted thus:

When adults say they do not like Barney, Franklin says, 'in a way, we take that as a compliment. Barney is not designed for parents, whereas Sesame Street is designed for parents and children. We made a conscious decision to make Barney simple. It is not a program for parents. Barney relates to preschoolers. We think he speaks to them at their level, which is in simple terms and with music.

Howard Blumenthal, producer of Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego?, said “Even the most knowledgeable people … can't really understand why that [Barney] phenomenon happened and another didn't".

The show currently holds a 3.8/10 on IMDB, thus being hated by many, mainly in its later years.

Trivia

 * Original Barney voice actor Bob West also voiced Jasper and Pasqually for the Chuck E. Cheese's chain from 1986-98 and Duncan Brannan (who served as a fill-in for West and briefly took over as the singing voice) voiced Chuck E. himself from 1993-2012 and Mr. Munch, Jasper and Pasqually at various points in the 1990s. Earl Fisher (who voices Booker T. Bookworm) has voiced Pasqually since 1998.
 * While filming for Barney and the Backyard Gang, Bob West was originally going to play as Barney, both for in the costume and voicing him, but when the crew realised he is too tall to play Barney, they hired David Voss, the first Barney performer, to play the costume while Bob West ended up voicing Barney in a microphone to sync the mouth movement for the costume.
 * Barney's original names were going to be Cosby, Colby, and Danny.
 * Originally, Barney was originally going to be as the anthropomorphic blanket, but it was too hard, and later a teddy bear who comes to life, but because of Sheryl's son were more interested in dinosaurs in the museum, the whole concept of the character later became the dinosaur that we all know and love with normal teeth being added to avoid to have any sharp teeth.
 * While making Barney & Friends in 1991, in one concept, they were originally going to have other characters other than just Barney and Baby Bop such as a calypso-singing chicken, a country cow, and a frog styled after the 50's rocker "The Big Bopper," because of production challenges, they were later being performed as puppets before removing them completely when production started, the puppet-related characters didn't came to affect until Season 4, when some of the characters such as Scooter McNutty, Miss Etta Kette, and only in Season 5, Booker T. Bookworm being introduced, Scooter and Miss Etta stayed from the show until 2002, when the 7th season starts to remove Scooter and Miss Etta to focus more on the costumes, and earlier in one episode in Season 2 "Hoo Hoo's on The Forest?" another costume character known as "Mr. Honey Bear" appears and all the animal costumes used in Barney's Colorful World! possibly based on the original script of the 1st season.