MY SESAME STREET FRIENDS: MY COOKIE MONSTER: Episodes 1.1-1.3

MY SESAME STREET FRIENDS: MY COOKIE MONSTER, an animated children’s show on Netflix, teaches kids the importance of teamwork and practical life skills.

In the first three episodes of Season One, Cookie Monster takes children through lessons about superheroes, games, and clothing. The show features a structured format: Cookie Monster and his friend, Gonger, cook for their friends in their “Foodie Truck” and present kid-friendly parodies of mature films.

In the first episode, Cookie Monster and Gonger prepare California Sushi Rolls for a friend, empowering her to save the day as a superhero. The episode also explains how seaweed gets made commercially. The segment “Aveggies: The Rise of Bon Bon” invites viewers into the world of the Avengers, where Cookie Monster collaborates with his team to defend the city from the evil “Chocolate Ship.”

In episode two, Cookie Monster explores games. Gonger and Cookie Monster invite their friend Ellie Kemper to create Zucchini Nachos or “Zachos.” The “Crumby Pictures” segment presents Cookie Monster in “The Hungry Games,” where he transforms into “Cookieniss Evereat.” This part introduces children to patterns and helps them recognize patterns during activities.

In episode three, Cookie Monster educates children about clothing. Gonger and Cookie Monster whip up veggie burgers for their friend while she and her mom handle laundry. The episode also showcases the process of making ketchup. The final movie segment, “Smart Cookies,” pays homage to MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE as Cookie Monster and his friends strive to rescue a costume party from the villainous Crumb.

These episodes of MY SESAME STREET FRIENDS: MY COOKIE MONSTER feature high-quality production, incorporating sets from the original SESAME STREET in segments. The program juxtaposes realistic live-action clips with the fun Sesame Street muppets, teaching children about the making of real-life ingredients. The show promotes healthy eating and emphasizes the importance of fueling the body.

MY SESAME STREET FRIENDS: MY COOKIE MONSTER highlights Biblical values such as teamwork, kindness, human reasoning, self-control, and repentance. Cookie Monster fosters teamwork and reasoning by collaborating with his friends to solve problems. When faced with challenges, he encourages kids to “stop and think” rather than rush into decisions without a plan.

The show showcases kindness through Gonger, who always saves part of their meal for Cookie Monster. Cookie Monster also ensures that his friends finish their food before he eats. This behavior demonstrates self-control. In a few instances where Cookie Monster eats something inappropriate, he apologizes and displays a repentant heart.

Despite the positive messages, a few aspects raise concerns. Cookie Monster briefly cross-dresses as Katniss Everdeen in the “Hungry Games” segment and gets referred to as “she.” Although the show adapts the storyline to make it kid-friendly, some viewers might find THE HUNGER GAMES depiction inappropriate for young children.

Additionally, The Crumb, THE HUNGER GAMES villain in “Smart Cookies,” deceives Cookie Monster about his intentions at the costume party. While the show addresses his mischief, it does not punish his lies. Therefore, MOVIEGUIDE® advises discernment for young viewers.