Sago Mini Friends – WISE Score & Parent Review | Screenwise

Sago Mini Friends

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show2022

86%

WISE Score

8.4

IMDb

Harvey the floppy-eared dog and his pals teach gratitude and kindness in bright, silly adventures that won't make you want to poke your eyes out.

8.4/10

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Sago Mini Friends

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TV-Y, 2022

86%

WISE Score

8.4

IMDb

Harvey the floppy-eared dog and his pals teach gratitude and kindness in bright, silly adventures that won't make you want to poke your eyes out.

8.4

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Screenwise Verdict

If you have Apple TV+ and a preschooler, Sago Mini Friends is a solid win. It's sweet without being saccharine, silly without being brain-melting, and actually teaches something (gratitude!) without being preachy about it.

The main limitation is access—it's Apple TV exclusive, which means a chunk of families simply can't watch it. And yes, 30 minutes is long for this age group; some parents on Reddit note their toddlers don't always make it through.

But if you're in the Apple ecosystem and looking for something genuinely wholesome that won't drive you insane on repeat viewing, this is a strong choice. The 8.4 IMDb rating tells you parents aren't just tolerating it—they actually think it's good.

Age Fit

Perfect for ages 3-6, especially kids who already love the Sago Mini apps. The 30-minute runtime and gratitude-focused lessons work best for preschoolers who can sit through a full episode, though younger toddlers approaching 3 will enjoy it in shorter bursts.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

Sweet animal friends with adorable voices modeling gratitude, kindness, and cooperation. Common Sense Media praises its approach to teaching life lessons through bright animation, action, and songs. Parent reviews note it's 'chaotic and silly but great messages.' The tone is age-appropriate and emotionally healthy for preschoolers.

Imaginative

Based on the award-winning Sago Mini World app, which is known for open-ended play. The show features animal characters in creative scenarios, though as a passive viewing experience it doesn't invite the same hands-on exploration as the app. The animation is bright and bold, and the content sparks curiosity, but it's not breaking new ground in storytelling.

Safe

IMDb parents guide rates all categories (sex/nudity, violence, profanity, drugs, frightening scenes) as 'Mild' which for a preschool show means essentially none. Common Sense Media recommends age 3+. Kids mode available on Apple TV. No concerning content whatsoever—this is squeaky clean preschool fare.

Enriching

Common Sense Media specifically highlights that it teaches 'approaching life with gratitude' through its storytelling. Episodes are 30 minutes, which is substantial for preschool content, allowing for deeper exploration of themes. The combination of action, words, and songs supports multiple learning modalities. Parent reviews confirm 'great messages' throughout.

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Why It Might Be Great

Based on the beloved Sago Mini World app that kids already know and love
Teaches gratitude and emotional skills through sweet animal characters with genuinely adorable voices
Bright, bold animation that holds toddler attention without being overstimulating
Common Sense Media calls it 'everything parents of young children could want' in a show
IMDb rating of 8.4 suggests parents genuinely appreciate the quality

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What to Watch For

Only available on Apple TV/Apple TV+ which limits who can access it
30-minute episodes are long for the youngest toddlers—some may need to split them up
Parent reviews note it's 'chaotic and silly' which might not suit every family's vibe
If your kid hasn't played with the Sago Mini apps, the characters won't have built-in appeal

Conversation Starters

"Harvey and his friends are always thankful for what they have. What are you grateful for today?"
"Which Sago Mini friend is most like you—Harvey, Jinja, Jack, or Robin?"
"The friends worked together to solve that problem. Can you think of a time you worked with a friend to fix something?"
"That was pretty silly! What was the funniest part for you?"

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