Franklin and Friends (2011) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Franklin and Friends is a Canadian CGI children's television series produced by Nelvana that is a reboot of the original Franklin series. It is the second adaptation of the classic characters from the Franklin the Turtle series of children's books written by Paulette Bourgeois and illustrated by Brenda Clark, the first of which was Franklin, which was also produced by Nelvana. The new series was announced by Nelvana on September 28, 2010, and it debuted on Treehouse TV on March 4, 2011. The theme song itself is a revamped up to date… Sign up for the full guide

TV-Y7 • 2011 • 3 seasons

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Franklin and Friends is an adaptation of the classic characters from the Franklin the Turtle series of children's books written by Paulette Bourgeois and illustrated by Brenda Clark.

Cast

Graeme Jokic

Paul Giurgeu

Christian Martyn

Camden Angelis

Elizabeth Saunders

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Is Franklin and Friends appropriate for kids?

Franklin and Friends is an adaptation of the classic characters from the Franklin the Turtle series of children's books written by Paulette Bourgeois and illustrated by Brenda Clark. Read more — free account

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Substances None 0/10

Language Mild 2/10

Sex/Nudity None 0/10

Violence/Gore Intense 8/10

Mature Themes Intense 8/10

Sex and nudity in Franklin and Friends

This season contains no sexual content or nudity whatsoever. The characters are depicted in a wholesome manner, though very mild crush-related jokes or harmless flirtations between friends may occasionally appear as part of a subplot. The focus remains entirely on platonic friendships and innocent childhood adventures.

Violence and gore in Franklin and Friends

Frequent cartoon slapstick, chases, crashes, pranks, and exaggerated accidents. No realistic injury.

Language in Franklin and Friends

No strong language; mild insults, teasing, yelling, and comic frustration may occur.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Franklin and Friends

There is no prominent substance use or display of illegal drugs throughout the season. The characters are young animals focused on school and play, ensuring the dialogue remains centered on problem-solving and social lessons. Any mention of drinks or food is strictly limited to age-appropriate items like juice or snacks.

Mature themes in Franklin and Friends

Mild themes of friendship, rivalry, honesty, responsibility, teamwork, confidence, consequences, and learning from mistakes.

Scary moments in Franklin and Friends

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Franklin and Friends yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Franklin and Friends appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Franklin and Friends is best for ages 7+. It's rated TV-Y7. Franklin and Friends is an adaptation of the classic characters from the Franklin the Turtle series of children's books written by Paulette Bourgeois and illustrated by Brenda Clark.

What age rating does Franklin and Friends have?

Franklin and Friends is rated TV-Y7. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 7+.

What is Franklin and Friends about?

Franklin and Friends is an adaptation of the classic characters from the Franklin the Turtle series of children's books written by Paulette Bourgeois and illustrated by Brenda Clark.

How many seasons does Franklin and Friends have?

Franklin and Friends has 3 seasons covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.

Is there sex or nudity in Franklin and Friends?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across Franklin and Friends.

How violent is Franklin and Friends?

Violence isn't a standout concern across Franklin and Friends per our reviewers.

Is the language in Franklin and Friends appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across Franklin and Friends.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Franklin and Friends?

Drug, alcohol, and smoking depictions are minimal across Franklin and Friends.

What mature themes appear in Franklin and Friends?

Heavy thematic material isn't a defining feature of Franklin and Friends.