Esme & Roy



Esme & Roy is an HBO cartoon from the makers of Sesame Street. It premiered on August 18, 2018, and later on PBS affiliates in August 2019.

Plot
This animated series from the makers of "Sesame Street" follows youngsters Esme and her best monster friend, Roy, on adventures in Monsterdale, where they are considered the best "monstersitters." In their colorful world, Esme and Roy use the power of play to help toddler monsters overcome big challenges and work through familiar situations, such as trying new foods and feeling frightened during thunderstorms. The series is targeted to viewers ages 4 to 6, who can learn how to manage emotions with simple mindfulness practices alongside Esme and Roy's charges.

Why It Rocks

 * 1) Esme and Roy are really likable characters who work off each other well.
 * 2) Not only are the lessons useful to kids, they're useful to parents, guardians, and babysitters as well.
 * 3) Catchy theme song.
 * 4) Good voice acting, especially Millie Davis as Esme.
 * 5) The monsters that Esme and Roy babysit are adorable and relatable since they act like real kids.
 * 6) Teaches mindful lessons to kids. Although this show is slice of life and not plot heavy like Steven Universe, it can easily be considered a toddler version of it because both shows have great lessons in mindfulness.

Bad Qualities

 * 1) While the animation is good, it can be cheap-looking sometimes.
 * 2) The Monster Meltdowns can be annoying sometimes.