Craig of the Creek
2018 · 6 seasons · 172 episodes · Animation, Action & Adventure, Comedy
Created by Matt Burnett, Ben Levin
“The creek is everywhere.”
Craig and his two friends, Kelsey and JP, embark on adventures in the untamed wilderness of the Creek, a place where children can run wild and free. The group of friends solve mysteries, fulfil quests and compete in battles against the other kids.
Why it's worth watching
Craig of the Creek offers wholesome, action-packed adventures that celebrate friendship and bravery. Its positive themes make it a delightful choice for families looking to enjoy quality entertainment together.
What it praises
The show praises virtues such as loyalty, courage, and problem-solving through its engaging storylines and character interactions.
For discernment
This is one of the gentler, more genuinely wholesome kids' cartoons of its era — it prizes imaginative outdoor play, loyal friendship among Craig and his two friends, and cooperative problem-solving over snark, and it notably centers a warm, intact African-American family. The things a discerning parent might weigh are minor: some potty and 'butt' humor, occasional light innuendo and brief kid crushes, and a haunted-dollhouse episode that could unsettle the youngest. Cartoon-scale scuffles happen but no one is truly hurt. On balance this is a kind, encouraging show; the main caution is simply the low-grade crude humor and the way children are portrayed as running the creek entirely without adult presence.
- LanguageRecurring potty humor and butt jokes, plus some innuendo that may pass over younger kids' heads.
- SexualityOccasional brief kid crushes, kissing, and flirting.
Cast
Philip Solomon
Craig Williams (voice)
H. Michael Croner
John 'J.P' Paul (voice)
Noël Wells
Kelsey / Mortimor (voice)
Ben Levin
Bobby (voice)
Matt Burnett
Barry (voice)
Phil LaMarr
Bernard (voice)
Kimberly Hébert Gregory
Nicole (voice)
Dana Davis
Kit (voice)
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