Dora

I used to love the original Dora the Explorer series when I was younger, but now I hate it and find that it doesn't hold up anymore. I decided to watch the reboot because I heard that it was an improvement from the original in some ways. I recently watched 6 full episodes, so I gave it a fair chance. I don't plan to watch any more episodes because I hate it and feel that I've watched enough episodes to properly form an opinion. The reboot is a slight improvement from the source material with some potential to be good, but the good does not outweigh the bad.

However, if you're an original Dora fan, it's possible that you won't like this because of the changes that were made. It lacks some of the original's flaws, while others remain. Because of that, I'm going to try not to go too much in-depth as to why I dislike it. If you're interested in a further explanation, you can check out my review on the source material. If you like the reboot or the source material, I can handle your opinion.

**Cons** 1. Dora and company remain the same annoying, oblivious, flat, and one-dimensional characters, except for the Grumpy Old Troll.

2. The characters continue to treat the audience like idiots by asking dumb questions that are impossible for even a 4-year-old to answer incorrectly, like "Is this a triangle?" and "Can you see that blue house?". That's right, Dora still asks the audience where her destinations and any needed items are all the time, even when they're right in front of her or next to her and hard to miss.

3. The series has a generic, Cocomelon-like animation style.

4. Dora and Boots still do their "Swiper, no swiping!" routine, and it still scares Swiper away every time. This could make little kids think they can stop a thief from stealing their belongings and scare them away just by shouting "Swiper, no swiping!" or something similar. This raises questions about how simply telling bullies to stop would work. Dora and Boots' approach lacks effectiveness, as it does not address Swiper's actions or provide a reason for him to stop stealing. A more constructive strategy could help him understand the consequences of his behavior.

5. Swiper's motivation to steal Dora's belongings remains unexplained, making him more of a mere obstacle than a threat. To make matters worse, he still never learns not to take things that don't belong to him no matter what. One might think he'd learn from his mistakes after being called out for them thousands of times and that he'd get headaches from hearing Dora and Boots shout at him all the time, but apparently not.

6. Boots is now fluent in both Spanish and English, making the Spanish lessons pointless. He originally spoke English almost exclusively, and Dora would always teach him Spanish, which allowed the audience to learn the language too, as bad as the original series was.

7. The Grumpy Old Troll is now a good guy, but he has less personality than in the original series (from what I've seen) and is a bland character. His original portrayal wasn't too good either, but at least he had more personality back then.

8. Map is now female for some unspecified reason. If this change was made to promote gender equality, it seems unnecessary because the source material already had a balanced representation of both male and female characters.

**Pros** 1. The old theme song has been replaced with a new theme song, which I find nowhere near as annoying.

2. The voice acting in the reboot is an improvement; Dora and Boots no longer scream a majority of their lines at the top of their lungs and now have slightly lower-pitched voices, making their vocals more tolerable. Some characters in the original had voices I found tolerable, like Map and Swiper, but overall, the reboot's voice acting feels less grating.

3. Backpack and Map's theme songs, the Travel Song, and We Did It are shortened, and they're not in every episode, so they're not as annoying or repetitive as their original versions. They're also less likely to get stuck in your head when you don't want them to.

4. The reboot's episodes are 11 minutes long, while the source material's episodes are 22 minutes (except for the specials). This shorter format avoids the filler content often found in the original series. For example, Dora and Boots no longer have to overcome obstacles in order to do simple tasks such as picking blueberries or buying ice cream.

In conclusion, while Dora (2024) has made some noticeable improvements over the original series, it still falls short in key areas that affect the overall experience. Some characters remain irritating and one-dimensional, and the educational aspects may not be as effective with the changes made. However, the new format and reduced repetition might appeal to some viewers. Ultimately, whether you enjoy the reboot may depend largely on your attachment to the original series and what you value in children's programming.

When I think back on the early days, it's hard not to smile at the memory of my son yelling at the TV: "Swiper, no swiping!" or jumping up and down when Dora asked, "Can you find the way?" He was obsessed-not just casually entertained, but genuinely, totally taken by Dora the Explorer.

His favorite characters weren't even Dora or Boots. They were the Grumpy Old Troll and the Map.

He used to laugh at the Troll's ridiculous rhymes and rules, repeating them constantly around the house. "Who's tripping over MY bridge today?" he'd say, with his arms crossed and a fake scowl. But sometimes, when he thought no one was listening, he got more reflective. He once told me that he was like the Troll-always in the way of something, stuck in the middle of everyone else's path.

And the Map? He loved the Map. He would draw his own versions, mapping out imaginary adventures through our neighborhood: "First, past the store with the busted vending machine, then the park with the old swing, then home!" He clung to the idea of directions-of knowing where he was going, of having a route to follow. I think he was looking for one in real life, too.

But that's the thing. Sometimes there's no clear route. No magical voice shouting "You're right!" when you choose the safe path. And the bridges our kids try to cross-literal and metaphorical-don't always have riddles. Sometimes they have real danger on the other side.

When he was 12, he started talking differently. He called his little group of friends "the explorers." They had missions. Territories. They gave each other nicknames from the show. He said he was the Map-"because I help everyone figure stuff out." I didn't see it then for what it was becoming.

One evening, he told me they were "going past the bridge"-a real one, near the edge of our neighborhood. I didn't think much of it until hours passed. And then the phone rang.

A shootout. A turf dispute. Wrong place. Wrong time. And just like that, the boy who loved cartoon riddles and hand-drawn maps was gone.

I don't blame Dora. I don't blame the Map. I blame a world that doesn't give kids better bridges to cross. One that lets media raise them more than mentors. One that gives them characters instead of direction.

But I do think about how much he looked up to those symbols-and how they shaped how he saw himself. How he kept trying to be "the Map" in a world that didn't give him safe roads to follow. How maybe, in some small way, a show he loved gave him a language to talk about things he didn't know how to say otherwise.

If you're a parent, watch what your kids love. Ask why. If you're a creator, understand the power you hold. And if you've got a bridge between you and a kid you care about, don't wait to cross it. Because not every troll is just grumpy. And not every explorer makes it home.

The childhood icon returns in beautiful crisp HD animation for a new audience to enjoy and make memories with Dora. The series stays loyal to that of the original show including bringing back the original voice of Dora to voice Mami in this bright colorful reboot of Dora the Explorer. With catchy tunes, fun adventures, and a magnificent voice cast, Dora is back and ready to invite you on her adventures.

This is such a heartwarming reboot and I am very happy a new generation will be able to have adventures with Dora again. So grab your backpack and get ready to explore again with Dora and Boots.

A certain sneaky fox appeared in different shows like paw patrol, rubble and crew and gabby's dollhouse. He try to swipe the nickjr and nickelodeon logo from the shows and also he swiping a episode of paw patrol. I just want that sneaky fox to stop swiping both logos of nickelodeon and nickjr. I had enough with that sneaky fox appearing in the shows. So the only thing that makes me happy is that sneaky fox stop appearing in different shows and try to swiping the logo's of nickelodeon and nickjr. Not to mention to stop swiping the shows like paw patrol, rubble and crew. And also gabby's dollhouse.