ADVENTURES WITH IGGY AND MR. KIRK: Episodes 2.1-2.3
Wholesome, faith-filled family content that teaches important lessons.
Should You Watch It?
Yes, especially younger viewers. This charming show teaches children important lessons about friendship, trying new things, and understanding that rules exist to protect us. Kirk Cameron performs alongside the puppet cast, bringing the characters to life. The well-made puppets add to the show's appeal and are sure to delight young viewers.
The first three episodes of Season 2 tackle topics such as persevering through challenges and learning that true strength can be found in gentleness. The characters treat one another with kindness and love, always wanting the best for their friends.
The show also presents a strong Christian worldview, with characters discussing God, praying together, and offering blessings to viewers. Some action and violence occur during the stories Mr. Kirk reads to Iggy and his friends, which include intense moments.
Otherwise, the episodes are suitable for all ages. With its gentle humor, meaningful lessons, and faith-filled messages, these episodes offer young viewers an entertaining way to learn what it means to love God and treat others with kindness.
The Story
NO SPOILERS — WE KEEP THE SURPRISESIn each episode of the series' second season, Iggy and his friends learn important life lessons. In Episode 1, Iggy is ready to give up on learning to ride a scooter after he falls off, but Mr. Kirk encourages him to get back up and try again. In the next episode, Iggy and his friends get into trouble when they decide to have a "no rules" day, and they learn that rules keep us safe. In Episode 3, Iggy gets bad advice on how to grow a plant and discovers that strength lies in gentleness.
Is It Any Good?
Four stars for sweet, heartfelt plotlines; excellent puppet work and sets; and a great performance from Cameron, one of the few “human” actors on the show.
Each episode offers a lesson about something children will face in their own lives, whether it’s learning to keep trying or understanding that the rules your parents set are meant to keep you safe.
There are plenty of funny moments, too, and children will love watching these characters learn new things and play together. In the end, this values-driven series is an excellent pick for Christian families.
The Worldview
A strong Christian worldview anchors the episodes. Characters talk openly about faith, pray together, and bless the viewers at home. Cameron tells Iggy and the audience that God gives us parents to keep us safe and prays with Iggy before bed each night.
At the end of Episode 2, he speaks a blessing over the “adventurers” watching the show. The episodes also carry strong moral themes. Characters learn to show kindness, gentleness, and good friendship.
Episode 3 includes a character who lies to Iggy so his plant won’t grow. The episodes also contain some action violence. In each episode, Cameron reads a book to Iggy and his friends, and some of these stories include intense scenes.
One character breaks an arm, villains burn down a town and fight people, and other bad characters destroy a special tree. These moments appear only as still pictures from the books but may upset some younger viewers. Otherwise, this one remains family-friendly.
The Content Guide
The specifics — spoilers included by nature — so you can judge for your own family.
Content Summary
Dominant Worldview and Other Worldview Content/Elements
A strong Christian worldview, with characters talking about God, praying together, and blessing the viewers. Strong moral elements, such as characters being kind and loving towards each other, and wanting to learn how to be the best friend they can be
Foul Language
No foul language;
Violence
Mentions of action violence in the books Mr. Kirk reads Iggy and his friends, such as a character breaking their arm, villains fighting people and burning down a town, and other bad guys burning down a special tree
Sex
No sex;
Nudity
No nudity;
Alcohol Use
No alcohol use
Smoking and/or Drug Use and Abuse
No smoking or drug use; and,
Miscellaneous Immorality
A character lies to Iggy about the best way to take care of his plant because he wants Iggy to fail.
Talk About It
Questions for the drive home, the dinner table, or the youth group.
Iggy is scared to get back on his scooter, but ultimately decides to try again. Think about something that’s really hard in your life; how does knowing God is with you help you try again? Proverbs 24:16
Iggy and his friends learn the importance of rules. Why do you think God gives us rules in the Bible, like the Ten Commandments? Is it to take away our fun, or to protect us? Acts 5:29
Mr. Kirk teaches Iggy that there is strength in gentleness. How is God gentle with us when we make mistakes? Mathew 11:29
The Final Word
The opening episodes of IGGY AND MR. KIRK’s second season shine with heart, humor, and faith. Each adventure teaches kids to pray, honor their parents, be a true friend, and never give up. A few storybook pictures show some action and violence, but otherwise these episodes are a bright, joyful choice the whole family can enjoy together.
