Diagonaldi Very well executed

Ploydsge just watch it!

Orla Zuniga It is interesting even when nothing much happens, which is for most of its 3-hour running time. Read full review

Allissa .Like the great film, it's made with a great deal of visible affection both in front of and behind the camera.

xavi-82-240176 My two year old kid started to watch this show after I thought it looked nice and it seemed appropriate for her age. But after few days watching episodes with her I realized that something was wrong with this series. It felt a bit misogynist to me, a 7 year old girl taking care of her 3 year old brother by herself, with no parents around and seemed to take the role of the "perfect housewife". She is always doing what a parent should be doing, and whatever the little brother does after she tells him not to do, she never tells him that he's doing something wrong. It's just like whatever you do as a kid boy your sister can never confront you, so why bother to comply. The kids even take the bus alone, and she even sends the brother to the shop by himself, a 3 year old. I am happy me and my wife supervise what she sees and we won't let her watch this again, no good education out of this.

dankie1955 My daycare kids and I love Max and Ruby. However, it does bother me that there is no parental involvement other than an occasional visit to or from the grandma. Ruby is a great influence for Max and he is lucky to have a big sister like her. But it appears the responsibility of raising him rest solely on her shoulders. I understand what you are trying to convey but in the real world there need to be a parent involved in their lives.She is firm with him when he is wrong and she also teaches him right from wrong which is the role of a parent. And Max is a smart boy. But other than a friend or grandma, who is there for Ruby? Let's hear a voice or calling from a parent. That would be more believable.

Margaret Kaye While watching this today my 5 year old daughter said "It's sad that they live alone. That two kids live by themselves." Whoever said kids aren't noticing, they are. Ruby is never nice to Max, and Max always is doing things he's not supposed to do. Granted, it always works out well, but usually after Ruby is belittling and scolding Max nonstop. For some reason I allow it to be on in my house, even though it's not usually in my daughters list of what she wants to watch. We usually end up discussing how their behavior is inappropriate. I can deal with learning that way, since TV should be an interactive experience between kids and parents when possible, not just something for the kids to do while you're busy. But come on, give the kids some parents.

elizabetherrico With all of the great kid's shows out there, like Backyardigans and Jack's Big Music Show (to name but two), I rue the day that my 3 year old accidentally discovered Max and Ruby. The episodes have seem to follow one of two themes: Ruby being bothered by Max misbehaving, or Ruby having to take on age inappropriate responsibility for Max which results in inappropriate scolding. I don't believe this show teaches children positive interactions between siblings. The messages seem to be to either tolerate misbehavior or be bossy and over-bearing.People have pointed out that it is good that the children have to manage daily life on their own and it shows children problem solving for themselves. This may be true, but what it does NOT show is teamwork or genuine supportive behavior. The Backyardigans has no parental figures but those children are always working together to reach a common goal. They encourage one another and provide lessons on kindness and politeness. It also (like Jack's Big Music Show) encourages imaginary play and for the viewing children to interact with the show through music and dance. Max and Ruby provides no real lessons, no desirable behavior to emulate, nor any additional benefit like exposure to music, dance, or a creative outlet that can be re-created outside of the show. It is merely a passive viewing experience with little merit.I am waiting with bated breath for my 3 year old to out-grow her interest in this drivel.