
Arthur
What a wonderful kind of day!
Created by Marc Brown
On PBS
A warm, gently paced animated series about elementary school friendships and family life, built on kindness and life lessons rather than conflict.
The show revolves around the lives of 8-year-old Arthur Read, an anthropomorphic aardvark, his friends and family, and their daily interactions with each other.
Where to watch
- StreamYouTube TV, PBS Kids Amazon Channel
- FreeHoopla
- BuyApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video, Fandango At Home
Questions people ask
Is Arthur easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 97% of series.
Does Arthur leave you hopeful? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of series.
Is Arthur scary? No. Less frightening than 92% of series.
Is Arthur violent? Barely. Less violent than 89% of series.
Is Arthur sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
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How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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Everything like Arthur, and what each one shares →
Like Arthur
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Arthur
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Arthur, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Arthur, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Arthur, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































