Octonauts: Above & Beyond

When I first heard of this show, I thought, "A sequel to the original Octonauts series? Now why hadn't anyone thought of that?" I like the original series even though there are times where it's dumbed down to not scare children. This is very different from the original Octonauts because instead of just investigating creatures underwater, they investigate land creatures, too. There are new helpers on their team, and Paani is such a great character. He does seemingly crazy things because he likes to help creatures, and he means well when he does so. This isn't too much like the original Octonauts, but it's just as good.

My daughter is just as obsessed with this new series as much as the old show and movies. New characters are a fun addition. Especially more Calico Jack. Only complaint, why get rid of the old music and creature report? Especially creature report. What are we going to dance to now?! New songs just aren't as memorable.

The old music was half the charm of the original show. This closing song is lifeless and monotone- such a shame! I get why they made the change and my kids still seem to enjoy the show itself, but the closing theme song really feels like a WWII era communist chant.

It was such an epic closing song I'm legitimately sad they got rid of it. The new song sucks. Nobody asked for a Dashi and Inkling song. I get adding new characters but why is Dashi a main character now? My 2 year old didn't say it but I could tell he was disappointed in the changes and so am I?

What happened to "creature report?!?!" The closing song is absolutely terrible. I could have sang better and I'm awful at singing. It's monotone and sounds like the writer was tone deaf.

Why is Dashi so important in this season? Share the love of more characters.