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Penny Crayon

1989·Show
12Episodes in1Season
69
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Striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle6
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Heartwarming and uplifting

  • Wholesome10
  • Hopefulness9
  • Wonder9

Humor

Some situational comedy and slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Physical Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

Fantasy

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability8
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout storytelling

  • Narrative Structure8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

Who it's for

Family Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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Artful Penny could indeed draw anything she wanted with her magic crayon and it would spring into life. A fantastically useful toy to have. Only her best friend friend Dennis knew her secret so the two had acres of fun winding up adults, nosey-parkers, bullies, bad guys, teachers and ne'er-do-wells with her creations, or solving problems for folk, or sketching their way out of tricky situations. Penny would scribble away, her arm becoming a blurr as she worked and then - hey presto! - her line drawing would leap off the drawing surface as a fully-formed 3D object.
Children's AnimationMagical AdventureCreative Problem-SolvingFriendship StoryImaginative PlayWhimsicalClassic Kids ShowLighthearted FunProblem-SolvingNostalgic

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Is Penny Crayon worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 6.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Penny Crayon have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 12 episodes of about 10 minutes each.

When did Penny Crayon air?

It ran from 1989 to 1990 and has ended.

What language is Penny Crayon in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

What tropes does Penny Crayon use?

Achilles' HeelArt Initiates LifeArtsy BeretAs You KnowBritish BrevityCharacter Catch PhraseMagical GirlSmall Name, Big EgoMeaningful NameLiving Drawing"Everybody Laughs" Ending

TV Tropes lists 11 storytelling tropes for Penny Crayon, including Achilles' Heel, Art Initiates Life, Artsy Beret.