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Postcards from Buster

2004 – 2012Show4 seasons57 episodesTV-Y7

AnimationKids
47
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9

A heartwarming, hopeful animated series about everyday modern life and family.

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 suspense.

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Episodes

4 seasons · 57 episodes · best: S1E20 "We Are Family: Salt Lake City, Utah" 7.6

Episodes

6.9
6.7

Story

Postcards from Buster is a children's television series for children aged 6–12, containing both animation and live-action that originally aired on Public Broadcasting Service. It is a spin-off of the Arthur cartoon series. The show stars Arthur's best friend, 8-year-old rabbit Buster Baxter. Inspired by a 2003 episode of Arthur entitled "Postcards from Buster", the television series was produced by Cinar and Marc Brown Studios. It first aired October 11, 2004, on PBS Kids Go!. Buster's interests include eating anything, reading comic books, and playing video games. Buster's personality is that of a fairly intelligent and curious child. He also believes that extraterrestrials are real. Buster's parents are divorced; in this series, Buster is seen with his father, Bo Baxter.

Feels like

  • PBS Kids Educational
  • Cultural Exploration
  • Live-Action and Animation Hybrid
  • Childhood Curiosity
  • Family Bonding
  • Gentle Coming-of-Age
  • Arthur Universe Spin-off
  • Realistic Childhood Scenarios
  • Wholesome & Safe

Cast

11 of 11 · most episodes first

Crew

Written by
Stephanie Simpson, Glen Berger, Cydne Clark
Produced by
Marc Brown

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Facts

October 11, 2004 · February 24, 2012 · Ended

First aired
October 11, 2004
Last aired
February 24, 2012
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 57 episodes
Age rating
TV-Y7
Genres
Animation, Kids
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, United States
Available in
5 countries

Tropes

Never Smile at a Crocodile, Chekhov's Gun, Sequel Episode +9

  • Never Smile at a Crocodile
  • Chekhov's Gun
  • Sequel Episode
  • Prima Donna Director
  • Roger Rabbit Effect
  • I Do Not Like Green Eggs and Ham
  • Furry Confusion
  • Insomnia Episode
  • Piranha Problem
  • Once per Episode
  • And Your Reward is Edible
  • Roswell That Ends Well

12 of 34 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Postcards from Buster?"

Questions about Postcards from Buster

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Postcards from Buster?

PBS Kids

In the United States, Postcards from Buster streams on PBS Kids.

Is Postcards from Buster worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47 (IMDb 5.9).

Is Postcards from Buster okay for kids?

TV-Y7

Yes: it's rated TV-Y7 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Postcards from Buster?

26 h

About 26 hours: 57 episodes in 4 seasons of about 27 minutes each, aired from 2004 to 2012.

Can I half-watch Postcards from Buster?

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 Postcards from Buster?

BleakHopeful

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

What tropes does Postcards from Buster use?

Never Smile at a CrocodileChekhov's GunSequel EpisodePrima Donna DirectorRoger Rabbit EffectI Do Not Like Green Eggs and HamFurry ConfusionInsomnia EpisodePiranha ProblemOnce per EpisodeAnd Your Reward is EdibleRoswell That Ends Welland 22 more

TV Tropes lists 34 tropes for it, including Never Smile at a Crocodile, Chekhov's Gun, and Sequel Episode.