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Dink, the Little Dinosaur

1989 – 1990Show2 seasons42 episodes

Animation
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1

Summary

Dink, the Little Dinosaur is an animated series produced by Ruby-Spears Productions. The series originally aired on the CBS Kids block on CBS from 1989 to 1991.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Kids
  • Background watch

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares, tears or big ideas.

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Cast

8 of 8 · most episodes first

Crew

Written by
Elana Lesser, Cathryn Perdue, Cliff Ruby

Everyone

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Facts

September 16, 1989 · November 3, 1990 · Ended

First aired
September 16, 1989
Last aired
November 3, 1990
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 42 episodes
Genres
Animation
Original language
English
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

Perilous Prehistoric Seas, Dumb Dinos, Third-Person Person +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Dink, the Little Dinosaur?"

Questions about Dink, the Little Dinosaur

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Dink, the Little Dinosaur?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Dink, the Little Dinosaur from Apple TV Store.

Is Dink, the Little Dinosaur worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 7.1).

Is Dink, the Little Dinosaur okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Dink, the Little Dinosaur?

21 h

About 21 hours: 42 episodes in 2 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1989 to 1990.

Can I half-watch Dink, the Little Dinosaur?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Dink, the Little Dinosaur?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for wholesome and 8 for hopefulness.

What tropes does Dink, the Little Dinosaur use?

Perilous Prehistoric SeasDumb DinosThird-Person PersonImprintingSave the VillainToothy BirdArtistic License – PaleontologyPunny NameHulk SpeakFantastic RacismBig EaterMinor Living Aloneand 26 more

TV Tropes lists 38 tropes for it, including Perilous Prehistoric Seas, Dumb Dinos, and Third-Person Person.