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The Little Mermaid

1992·Show
31Episodes in3Seasons·TV-G
74
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Big heart.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Nostalgic and wholesome

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Nostalgia9
  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

Some situational comedy and slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy6
  • Physical Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay4

World

Fantasy, family, and pop culture

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Standout score

  • Music Centrality9
  • Music Composition8
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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About

Disney's The Little Mermaid is an American animated television series produced by Walt Disney Television Animation based on the 1989 Disney film of the same name. It features the adventures of Ariel as a mermaid prior to the events of the film. This series is the first Disney television series to be spun off from a major animated film. Some of the voice actors of the film reprise their roles in the series, among them Jodi Benson as Ariel, Samuel E. Wright as Sebastian, Kenneth Mars as King Triton, and Pat Carroll as Ursula.
Classic Disney MagicUnderwater Fantasy AdventureIconic Musical NumbersHeartwarming Family TaleNostalgic Comfort WatchComing-of-Age RomanceVibrant Animated SpectacleLight-Hearted Comedy

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No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Little Mermaid

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Where can I stream The Little Mermaid legally?

The Little Mermaid is included with a subscription to Disney+ and fuboTV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Spectrum On Demand and OnDemandKorea. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Little Mermaid worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 6.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Little Mermaid rated?

TV-G

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

How many seasons does The Little Mermaid have?

3 seasons

It has 3 seasons with 31 episodes of about 22 minutes each.

When did The Little Mermaid air?

It ran from 1992 to 1994 and has ended.

What language is The Little Mermaid in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Little Mermaid?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Little Mermaid in 75 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Little Mermaid use?

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TV Tropes lists 25 storytelling tropes for The Little Mermaid, including Little Mermaid's Island, Disney Mirrorverse, Marsupilami.