Barbie - Traumvilla-Abenteuer

As a father of a 4 year old girl I really appreciate this version of Barbie. They focus on family and the episodes center around an adventure as the name suggests. The interactions between Barbie and her sisters, parents and friends are always positive and if they argue it's because that's a plot point. I can sit through episodes with my daughter and actually enjoy it, with no concern about the content. It doesn't focus on materialistic aspects that Barbie is known for. I was actually happy to see the second season added to Netflix, because we had watched every episode of season 1 multiple times (yes, it's that re-watchable). When you compare this Barbie "Dreamhouse adventures", it far more positive content for younger viewers than the other Barbie "life in the dreamhouse" version (it's funny in its own way, but focuses on the materialistic side of Barbie. That show also does not reflect positive/Healthy conversations between friends or include any parent interactions - kids model what they see!!)

Yes, this is a children's animated series. So are the storylines amazingly complex and creative? No. But are they entertaining and fun? Yes. I love that family values are highlighted and that the parents aren't portrayed as idiots. I don't mind watching this with my daughter.

This is not just a review but a comparison. My daughters have always loved the Barbie shows and series. The last Barbie was degrading and sexist. This new one is AWESOME! It teaches and builds people up and Barbie comes from a family and we get to know them. And ken isn't a potential boyfriend but her neighbor and friend. It's so improved. We LOVE it!

I saw some reviews with some people saying it was weird and awkward that you could tell that they were dolls in barbie life in the dreamhouse, but I loved it! It's a parody of how barbie used to be. The messages were good but why did they have to get rid of that iconic, hilarious humor? I'll watch this show but it is no where near as enjoyable as barbie life in the dreamhouse.

This version is more positive for kids and has more relatable content than the original Barbie Dreamhouse series.

However, the reason the original was good was because it was nonsensical and hilarious, not because anything was positive or relatable. The original is about immortal plastic dolls living in plastic houses in Malibu, it was escapist silly fun for the whole family. It doesn't feel like other kid shows because it's so absurd and imaginative.

My daughter(11), husband, and I loved watching the previous series when she was younger and it's still good, but when we watched this new version today we were surprised that they went in the complete opposite direction of the original. It's not a bad kids show but there's none of the irreverent humor or really anything clever or interesting here in my opinion. My daughter also didn't like that Barbie lacked her endless optimism and willingness to be an open book with her friends in the new version. And where's Midge? She's the best character.

I realize this is a silly review but we got pretty riled up watching the new Barbie Dreamhouse series today, and that's also a bit silly. So it seemed fitting.