Wishbone

1995·Show
50Episodes in2Seasons·TV-Y7
80
GreatGoodWatch score

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Strong craft.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Heartwarming and uplifting

  • Wholesome10
  • Hopefulness9
  • Nostalgia8

Humor

Some sharp wit and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Situational Comedy5
  • Physical Comedy4

World

History and fantasy

  • Novelty9
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Standout storytelling and dialogue

  • Narrative Structure8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Wishbone is a children's television show. The show's title character is a Jack Russell Terrier of the same name. Wishbone lives with his owner Joe Talbot in the fictional modern town of Oakdale, Texas. He daydreams about being the lead character of stories from classic literature He was known as "the little dog with a big imagination". Only the viewers and the characters in his daydreams can hear Wishbone speak. The characters from his daydreams see Wishbone as whatever famous character he is currently portraying and not as a dog.
Children's EducationalClassic Literature AdaptationsWholesome Family ViewingClever StorytellingTalking AnimalImagination-DrivenHistorical SettingsCharacter EducationIconic 90s Show

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Wishbone

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Where can I stream Wishbone legally?

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Is Wishbone worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 8.3 and Metacritic 79). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Wishbone rated?

TV-Y7

It's rated TV-Y7 in the United States.

How many seasons does Wishbone have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 50 episodes.

Do critics and audiences agree on Wishbone?

Critics79
Audiences83

Yes. Critics average 79 and audiences 83 out of 100, so both groups see Wishbone much the same way.

When did Wishbone air?

It ran from 1995 to 1997 and has ended.

What language is Wishbone in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

What tropes does Wishbone use?

My God, What Have I Done?Strong Family ResemblanceAdaptation ExpansionTitle Sequence ReplacementNovelizationAbridged for ChildrenPublic Domain StoriesExpyAliens Steal CableHoist by Their Own PetardAccidental HeroEveryone Has Standardsand 66 more

TV Tropes lists 78 storytelling tropes for Wishbone, including My God, What Have I Done?, Strong Family Resemblance, Adaptation Expansion.

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