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Charlie and Lola

2005 – 2008Show4 seasons78 episodesTV-Y

AnimationKids
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6

A heartwarming, uplifting kids series about family and everyday modern life, with standout visual style.

Good for family movie night · kids · background watch

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or tears.

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Episodes

4 seasons · 78 episodes · best: S2E20 "Will You Please Stop Messing About?" 9.2

Episodes

8.6
8.6
7.4

Story

Charlie and Lola is a British animated television series based on the Charlie and Lola books written by Lauren Child. It aired from 2005–2008. The animation uses a collage style that emulates the style of the original books.

Feels like

  • Preschool Animation
  • Sibling Relationship
  • Whimsical & Imaginative
  • Unique Collage Style
  • Gentle Humor
  • Everyday Discoveries
  • Problem Solving
  • Educational
  • British Children's TV
  • Comforting

Crew

Directors
Kitty Taylor
Written by
Bridget Hurst
Produced by
Michael Carrington

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Facts

November 7, 2005 · August 23, 2008 · Ended

First aired
November 7, 2005
Last aired
August 23, 2008
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 78 episodes
Age rating
TV-Y
Genres
Kids, Animation, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
33 countries

Tropes

Go-to-Sleep Ending, Library Episode, Absent Animal Companion +9

  • Go-to-Sleep Ending
  • Library Episode
  • Absent Animal Companion
  • "Getting Ready for Bed" Plot
  • Twisted Christmas
  • Agony of the Feet
  • Sneeze Interruption
  • Punny Name
  • All There in the Script
  • Animal Lover
  • Injured Limb Episode
  • Flipping Helpless

12 of 90 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Charlie and Lola?"

Questions about Charlie and Lola

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Charlie and Lola?

The RokuPluto TV

In the United States, Charlie and Lola is free with ads on The Roku and Pluto TV. It also streams in 16 other countries.

Is Charlie and Lola worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.6).

Which season of Charlie and Lola is best?

Seasons 1 and 2, with an IMDb average of 8.6. Season 3 is the weakest at 7.4. The highest-rated episode is Will You Please Stop Messing About? (season 2, episode 20) at 9.2, and the lowest is What Can I Wear for Halloween? (season 3, episode 19) at 5.2.

Is Charlie and Lola okay for kids?

TV-Y

Yes: it's rated TV-Y in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Charlie and Lola?

14 h

About 14 hours: 78 episodes in 4 seasons of about 11 minutes each, aired from 2005 to 2008.

Can I half-watch Charlie and Lola?

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 Charlie and Lola?

BleakHopeful

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