Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur – WISE Score & Parent Review | Screenwise

Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur

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show2023

89%

WISE Score

100

Avg. Tomatometer

A 13-year-old genius and her time-displaced T-Rex protect NYC's Lower East Side with brains, gadgets, and a whole lot of heart.

7.5/10

100%

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Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur

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TV-Y7-FV, 2023

89%

WISE Score

100

Avg. Tomatometer

A 13-year-old genius and her time-displaced T-Rex protect NYC's Lower East Side with brains, gadgets, and a whole lot of heart.

7.5

100%

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Screenwise Verdict

This is what good kids' TV looks like in 2023. Moon Girl brings genuine creativity to the superhero genre—a brilliant middle schooler who invents her way out of problems alongside her T-Rex bestie. The representation feels natural (a Black girl genius in the Lower East Side), the science is celebrated without being preachy, and the action is fun without being violent.

Parents report they actually enjoy watching it, which is the gold standard. The 100% critic score isn't inflated—this show has sharp writing, great animation, and heart. It's entertaining enough to keep kids engaged while modeling problem-solving, community care, and creative thinking.

If your kid is into superheroes, science, or just needs something that isn't brain rot, this is a solid pick.

Age Fit

Best for ages 7-14, though the clever writing and vibrant animation mean parents will actually enjoy watching too. Kids who love superheroes, science, or just fun action-adventure will be all in.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

Models a brilliant, resourceful Black girl protagonist who uses intelligence over brute force. Strong themes of community protection and friendship with her dinosaur partner. Mild fantasy violence involves inventive gadgets (bubble shooters, mechanical boxing gloves) rather than realistic weapons. Quick-paced without being chaotic, and parent reviews note clever writing with humor that works on multiple levels.

Imaginative

A 13-year-old super-genius accidentally opens a time vortex and brings a T-Rex to modern-day Lower East Side NYC—that's already wildly creative. Lunella invents fantastical gadgets to solve problems, celebrating STEM thinking and unconventional solutions. The animation style is vibrant and dynamic, and the premise invites kids to think about science, time travel, and creative problem-solving.

Safe

Common Sense Media rates it age 7+ with mild fantasy violence and peril but no realistic weapons, gore, or mature themes. Available in Disney+ kids mode. The violence is cartoony superhero fare—punching villains with mechanical gloves, trapping baddies in bubbles. No surprise death, sexual content, or triggering material. Parent and kid reviews confirm it's typical animated family show content.

Enriching

Centers a young Black girl genius who solves problems through science and invention, offering strong representation and STEM role modeling. Themes of community protection, using intelligence creatively, and unlikely partnerships. Kids see a protagonist who's both brilliant and relatable, navigating middle school alongside superhero responsibilities. The show celebrates curiosity, innovation, and standing up for your neighborhood.

Parent Info

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Why It Might Be Great

Lunella is a brilliant Black girl who solves problems with science and invention—fantastic STEM representation that feels authentic and cool
The premise is genuinely fun: a super-genius accidentally brings a T-Rex to modern NYC and they become crime-fighting partners
100% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 92% audience score—this show actually delivers on quality
Quick-paced animation with humor that works for kids and parents (jokes on multiple levels that don't talk down)
Celebrates community, creativity, and using your brain over brute force

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What to Watch For

Mild superhero violence—mechanical boxing gloves punching villains, bubble traps, fantasy peril—but nothing realistic or graphic
Some kids under 7 might find the action sequences a bit intense, though Common Sense Media says 7+ is appropriate
It's a superhero show, so there's conflict and danger in most episodes, but it's all cartoony Marvel fare

Conversation Starters

"If you could invent one gadget like Lunella does, what would it be and what problem would it solve?"
"What do you think it would really be like to have a dinosaur as your best friend? What would be hard about it?"
"Lunella uses science to solve problems instead of just fighting. Can you think of a time when being smart helped you more than being strong?"
"If you accidentally opened a time vortex, what time period would you want to visit—and what would you bring back?"

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