Fun for someone who hasn't had it ruined by the original

Tornado_Sam

Many people reviewing this newer Cartoon Network series, "Total Dramarama", don't seem to realize that this is actually not meant to be an addition or continuance to the television franchise "Total Drama", a show which I have not seen but which appears to be very popular considering the fair amount of attention it has received. It is set in an entirely different universe from the original series and only uses the characters to create a spinoff of that show, rather than continue the old show with where it left off. I myself don't consider this particular show the best thing on CN--so haters of this show will at least be pleased to see that--but admittedly, for someone who hasn't had it spoiled by seeing the original series, I find it quite entertaining.

Certainly "Total Dramarama" isn't a masterpiece; only TAWOG and TTG can equal that. But, considering shows like "Craig of the Creek", "Steven Universe", and other stuff that is out of my appreciation, it's a fairly fun series to watch. Set at a daycare where the main toddler characters are patrolled by a black guy called "Chef", the series' entertainment lies entirely in action and premise rather than witty dialogue, which is part of what makes Gumball the greatness that it is. The plots for each episode are normally little-kid stuff that's taken to the level where it becomes a big deal, until it actually begins to cause problems ("Respect the hat!"). May I note that one of the best things about the show is that the creators show no hesitation when it comes to stereotyping Chef. He can be strict at times, but also completely dimwitted other times--take for instance the fact he can't get his head around the fact the tomato is a fruit--and in general, he has to be the funniest character. The toddlers, who are the main characters spun-off from the teenage stereotypes in the original show, also deliver fun to the series and each episode is creative in how it takes little things to the level where everything is overblown.

I like this show, and just so long if you're not a huge fan of the original series I think you'll enjoy it. Not a masterpiece but definitely one of the more entertaining Cartoon Network shows on nowadays.

score 7/10

Tornado_Sam 26 July 2019

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