Created by: Romuald Racioppo
Cast: Evan O’Donnell, Addison Holley, Benjamin Hum, Simon Pirso
If you’ve got kids, you might want to keep them away from this one. Since 2015, children have been hopelessly addicted to the adventures of PJ Masks, a trio of six-year-olds who become superheroes at night to prevent the mischievous exploits of their sworn nemeses. Made up of Connor, Greg, and Amaya, the three then put on their pajamas and transform when night falls into their alter egos, Catboy, Gekko, and Owlette, respectively. Shouting their battle cry, “PJ Masks, we’re on our way. Into the night, to save the day!” the heroes take to the streets and use their superpowers to extinguish the devious plots of Luna Girl, Night Ninja, and the worst of the worst—Romeo. Though world domination is a popular ambition of the child villains, the series is mindful of its pre-school demographic. Each 24-minute program is made up of two segments, and the PJ Masks come out on top at the conclusion of each one. Through it all, the tone is kept light, so children who struggle mightily with peril can safely indulge. But look out parents: your kids won’t be satisfied with the show alone. Inevitably, next will come PJ Masks toys, books, games, clothes, snacks, and even hours-long waits in line to meet the characters in the flesh for a photo op they’ll soon forget. – Brendan Michael
