Angelina Ballerina is the kind of show that looks perfect on paper—gentle, ballet-themed, no scary stuff—but in practice, it's a slog. The 2002 animation feels ancient, the pacing drags, and most frustratingly, Angelina herself is a chronic whiner who cries through problems instead of solving them.

Parent reviews are brutally honest about this: the problem-solving skills are 'extremely poor.' If you're trying to model resilience and emotional regulation, this ain't it. Yes, it's completely safe, and yes, there are teamwork themes, but the execution is weak enough that even the IMDB rating sits at a lukewarm 5.6.

If you have a ballet-obsessed 3-5 year old and need something gentle for a quiet afternoon, fine. But don't expect them to stick with it, and definitely don't expect developmental gold. There are better options out there.