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New Rocket

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Co-watching from age 5

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This program is stimulating. It actively demands attention and can feel intense. For the recommended age, this may be on the more intense side. The pacing is fast. Images follow each other quickly, leaving little time to pause and take in what is happening. The sound is clearly present and regularly draws attention. The visuals are well-balanced, with a clear overall view.

One clear thread carries the whole episode: Tim gives away his old rocket and then tries to find a new one that fits him. Events build in a recognizable order, from the giveaway to trying each friend's rocket to the runaway-rocket rescue and the return of his own, so a child can follow what leads to what. Each try produces a plain consequence, like losing balance without handles or barely moving on a tiny rocket. The steady stream of new rockets and characters adds more to track than a two-year-old will always hold onto, but the core story stays followable.

The tone between the friends is mostly kind: they offer Tim their own rockets, cheer him on and hand his scooter rocket back because it suits him best. Feelings do run high in places, with Tim sighing that things are unfair, worried faces during the runaway rocket, and a disgusted reaction to a smaller dino's rocket. These moments settle fairly quickly, often within the same scene, with a reassuring line like Tim shrugging off a fall by saying he meant to do that. Emotions swing between frustration and delight often enough that the ride is lively rather than fully soothing for this age.

Tim drives the whole episode himself, deciding to test out lots of rockets until he finds one that is perfect for him. He evaluates each option out loud and adjusts his wishlist as he goes, wanting handlebars, no balancing, speed and room for a T-Rex, which shows a real thinking process a child can watch unfold. When a rocket flies off on its own he forms a plan on the spot, borrowing a seat and his old scooter rocket to catch it. Cause and effect stays visible in his choices, and problems get worked out through several recognizable steps rather than solved for him.

The dialogue is functional and mostly built from concrete words a young child meets in play: rocket, fast, balance, seat, handlebars. Characters use words correctly and consistently, and instructions like standing in the centre and crouching to take off are clear. The talk comes thick and quick with many exclamations woven in, from 'Whoa!' to 'Woo-hoo!', and the sing-song 'Dino pants' refrain leans more on rhythm than meaning. For a two-year-old the busy, rapid delivery sits at the edge of comfortable even though the words themselves are simple.

Almost everything on screen lives in fantasy: dinosaurs zip around on flying rockets and jetpacks, steer with their tails, and move between floating islands in space, none of which a child can carry into daily play. The activities are mostly about riding and racing rather than purposeful steps a toddler could copy at home. What does connect to real life is the social layer, with recognizable moments of sharing a treasured toy, wanting something new that a friend has, and a grumpy park keeper repeating that rockets are not allowed. That relatable friendship core is the main real-world anchor in an otherwise imagined setting.

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The world of Tim Rex is filled entirely with dinosaurs, and the episode brings a fair spread of them together: different species, colours and body shapes, boys and girls, plus an adult park keeper who tends the hedges. Because everyone is a dinosaur, the usual markers of human diversity like ethnicity, cultural background or family forms are not part of the picture. Where the episode is stronger is in how the group behaves. Tim leads his rocket hunt, but friends like Poppy, Steggy, Eggie and Tammy all pitch in with ideas and gear, and both boys and girls fly, race and help solve the runaway-rocket problem on equal footing.

The heart of this episode is something toddlers know well: Tim gives away his old scooter rocket, then tries out one option after another looking for something better, before realising his own was right for him all along. That relatable lesson about sharing and appreciating what you have is wrapped in a bright, imagined world of dinosaurs zooming around floating islands among the stars on flying rockets and jetpacks. There is no villain; the only friction comes from a park keeper who keeps calling out 'No rockets in the park!' and from a runaway rocket the friends team up to catch. The fantasy setting is playful and consistent, though it leans more imaginative than the mostly-realistic mix best suited to the youngest end of this age range.

This is a brightly animated toddler story about Tim trying out different rockets before learning to value the one he already had. The craft is solid, with clean, expressive 2D animation and a plot that a grown-up can follow, but the pitch is squarely at small children. A running gag about the park warden gives the odd moment for adults, though the very saturated colour, constant excited shouting, and a repeated chant make it a busier presence in the room than a calm one.

Themes

Sharing

Tim gives his scooter rocket to Steggy saying 'My scooter rocket is now your scooter rocket'

Friendship

Friends line up to lend Tim their own rockets and jetpack so he can find the right one

Trying new things

Tim tests a seated rocket, a tiny rocket and a jetpack to find one that fits him

Vehicles

Central

The episode revolves around different flying rockets, a scooter rocket and a jetpack

Rescue

Recurring

The group chases down Terry's runaway rocket before it flies off everywhere

Racing

Recurring

The episode opens and closes with rocket races between Tim and his friends

Problem solving

Tim works out what kind of rocket suits him by ruling out ones that are too small, too slow or hard to balance

Dinosaurs

Recurring

All the characters are young dinosaurs playing together

Activities

Riding

Characters ride flying rockets, a scooter rocket and a jetpack throughout

Playing

The dinosaurs spend the episode playing together in the park

Racing

The episode bookends with rocket races between Tim and Kai

Rescue

The group works together to stop a rocket whizzing through space

Singing

A short song plays as the friends chase the runaway rocket

Emotions

Excitement

Characters shout 'Woo-hoo!' and 'Dino-galactic!' during races and new rockets

Frustration

Tim sighs 'Oh, it's so unfair' and 'I'll never find a rocket like that'

Joy

The friends race, swap rockets and joke throughout the park

Determination

Tim vows to test rockets until he finds the perfect one

Disgust

Tim reacts 'Eww!' to trying the smaller dino's rocket

Behaviour

Sharing

Tim hands over his old scooter rocket to Steggy as a gift

Trial and error

Tim rides several rockets and rejects each one after feeling how it handles

Helping

Poppy, Eggie and others offer their vehicles and Tim leads the rescue of the runaway rocket

Taking initiative

Tim decides on his own to go on the hunt for a new rocket

Encouraging

Friends cheer 'Come on, give it a go' and 'Great job, Tim'

Planning

Tim calls 'change of plan' and borrows a seat and scooter rocket to catch the loose rocket

Singing

The group sings the 'Dino pants' song during the rocket chase

Social lessons

Generosity

Tim gives away his own rocket and Steggy later insists Tim take it back

Friendship

Friends share their rockets and help each other all episode

Helping others

Everyone joins in to catch Terry's runaway rocket

Teamwork

Tim says 'I couldn't have done it without Steggy' after the rescue

Sharing

Rockets and a jetpack are passed around freely between the friends

Fast pacing

Movement is near-continuous with racing, tumbling and quick cuts across most scenes

Continuous stimulation

The episode rarely pauses, with bright action and motion running from the opening race onward

Risky action modelling

Characters ride rockets at 'full speed' and lose control, with Tim crashing after failing to balance

Tim, a young dinosaur, gives his old scooter rocket to his friend Steggy and sets out to find a brand new rocket that suits him. He tries a seated rocket, a tiny one and a tail-steered jetpack, but each turns out too small, too slow or too hard to control. When a friend's rocket flies off on its own, Tim leads the group to catch it using his old scooter rocket. Steggy hands the rocket back because it fits Tim best, and the friends end the day with another race.

Season 1

18 episodes

Tim Rex

Tim Rex

Shooting Star

recommended age co-watching from 5

A dinosaur family, Tim, little sister Tia, brother Tommy and their dad, take a rocket trip through a colourful space world after a fishing outing. They are racing home to watch a shooting star with Mum, but the rocket runs out of fuel and a string of mishaps sends them off course. They improvise fixes and accept a lift from a winged friend named Terry. In the end they catch and ride the shooting star all the way home, surprising Mum on the doorstep.

Tim Rex

Tim Rex

Ball

recommended age co-watching from 5

Three dinosaur friends, brothers Tim and Tommy and their friend Kai, accidentally knock Kai's new tail ball into Mum's room while she is doing important work and has asked not to be disturbed. They try one sneaky scheme after another, disguises, a broom dressed as Dad, and a contraption of plungers and a rocket, and every attempt fails. When Mum finally catches them, she calmly offers to hand the ball straight back and says they only needed to ask. The friends apologize, get their ball, and head off to play again.

Tim Rex

Tim Rex

Balloon

recommended age co-watching from 5

On Tia's special 'Sistasaurus Day', her brother Tim gives her a balloon named Tusky that quickly floats up and gets stuck in a tree. In their colorful dinosaur park, Tim rushes through one wild rescue plan after another while their dad points out that Tim keeps talking over Tia. After Tim apologises and finally listens, Tia's own idea to float up on balloons saves the day. The episode ends with the balloon getting stuck again as a running joke.

Tim Rex

Tim Rex

Present

recommended age co-watching from 5

Tim Rex and his siblings Tia and Tommy, a family of dinosaurs living in space, learn that Grandma is on her way and rush to make her a present. Each child tries a different idea, a painting, some crater crumpets and a sparkly crown, and every attempt goes wrong. An adult reminds them that the best present is simply being together, so they stage a musical reunion show. Grandma arrives, reveals the call had been misheard, and hands the children a present of her own before the family sings a song for her.

Tim Rex

Tim Rex

Movie

recommended age co-watching from 5

Tim Rex, a young dinosaur who idolizes the superhero Captain Dino Star, is disappointed when the cinema projector breaks before the big movie. He decides to film his own Captain Dino Star movie in his garden, and friends Tia and Tommy help him shoot it scene by scene. Each stunt goes wrong, but along the way Tim helps the mayor, saves a birthday cake and rescues a kitten. At the premiere everyone laughs at the bloopers, yet Captain Dino Star himself appears to tell Tim that helping others made him a real hero.

Tim Rex

Tim Rex

Vinny

recommended age co-watching from 5

Tim Rex, a young dinosaur, meets his friend Kai's visiting cousin Vinny and grows jealous when Kai calls Vinny super cool. To compete, Tim pretends he is great at stomp ball, spicy meteor ball sandwiches and riding a galaxy racer, but each boast ends in a painful tumble. After crashing the rocket, he admits he only faked it because he wanted Kai to like him as much as Vinny. Kai tells him he just needs to be himself, and the three end up happily playing pretend together.

Tim Rex

Tim Rex

Rocket Race

Overstimulating

recommended age co-watching from 5

Tim Rex helps his nervous brother Tommy compete in a rocket race through space, fitting his rocket with gadgets and cheering him on. The mayor keeps announcing surprise 'random rules,' from flying upside down through a meteor storm to catching a star. Tommy climbs from last place to first, then has to face a victory dance in front of the whole town. With Tim beside him he dances, wins the trophy and the brothers celebrate together.

Tim Rex

Tim Rex

Magic

recommended age co-watching from 5

Two young dinosaurs, Tim and Tommy, want to practise their 'Jurassic Magic Show' but keep getting interrupted by their little sister Tia, who is distraught that her cuddly toy Tusky is in the washing machine. The brothers try a pet cat, ice cream and a pretend rocket ride through the stars to cheer her up, all set in a colourful prehistoric world of talking dinosaurs. They finally stage the magic show for her, and to everyone's surprise Tusky appears inside the magic box. Tia is reunited with her clean toy while the boys, still puzzled about how the trick worked, decide to try again.

Tim Rex

Tim Rex

Parents

recommended age co-watching from 5

Three young dinosaurs, Tim, Tommy and Tia, want to stay up to watch the rocket racing, so their parents offer a deal: swap roles for the afternoon and reach moonrise without giving up. The children act as the parents through a messy house, a playground, a restaurant and bedtime, and keep discovering how much work it is. Worn out, they give up and hand the parent jobs back. At moonrise the parents offer to let them stay up after all, but the kids have already fallen fast asleep.

Tim Rex

Tim Rex

Boots

recommended age co-watching from 5

In the town of Rumbleton, inventor Mrs Rex finishes a pair of voice-activated rocket boots for the Mayor. Her son Tim tries them on against her instruction and is sent flying out of control through the workshop, street and park, wrecking things as his brother Tommy and sister Tia chase after him. The family works out that the boots only obey commands beginning with the word 'boots', and Tim finally brings them to a stop. He apologises and takes on the cleanup, and the Mayor is delighted with the redecorated boots and orders more.

Tim Rex

Tim Rex

Moon Parrot

recommended age co-watching from 5

Tim and his friends Tia and Tommy agree to look after Callisto, a moon parrot, to prove they are ready for a pet of their own. When Callisto escapes, they chase her across rooftops, drains, trees and gardens, trying one plan after another and even catching the wrong parrot. They finally decide to tell the owners the truth, and learn that Callisto has already flown home and fallen asleep. Realising how much work a pet is, the friends conclude they are not ready for one just yet.

Tim Rex

Tim Rex

Tailball

recommended age co-watching from 5

In the Dinoverse, young dinosaur Tim and his siblings Tia and Tommy take on their parents in a beach game of tail ball, where players may only strike the ball with their tails. Trailing badly, the kids try being faster, bigger, and adding a flying friend, and each idea fails. Remembering their grandmother's advice about teamwork, they start passing the ball and talking to each other, and come from behind to win. The episode ends with everyone in good spirits and calling for a rematch.

Tim Rex

Tim Rex

Moon Cow

recommended age co-watching from 5

Tim Rex and his brother Tommy find a lost Moon Cow toy and turn into Lost Toy Detectives to track down its owner. Following clues from an ice cream shop to the park, they reach Iggy's apartment and learn the toy belongs to Poppy. Little sister Tia does not want to give it up and runs off with it, but she comes back and hands it over so Poppy is happy again. The episode closes with the children spotting another lost toy and setting off on a new case.

Tim Rex

Tim Rex

Nebulator

recommended age co-watching from 5

At a one-day space fair in a world of dinosaurs, young Tim keeps inventing reasons, ice cream, a gentle carousel, winning toys, to avoid the towering Nebulator ride. His friend Kai eventually notices something is wrong, and Tim admits he is scared of how high it is. Kai confesses he is a little scared too and suggests they ride it together. They board the Nebulator side by side, and Tim's fear turns to joy, even coaxing his reluctant dad along for a final ride.

Tim Rex

Tim Rex

Space Bug

recommended age co-watching from 5

Tim, a young dinosaur, sets out with his camera and bug-spotting kit to photograph a 'super big space bug' during a picnic with his friend Kai and his mum. Each attempt gives only a blurry piece, and they eventually realise they were chasing the town mayor flying out of control on a jetpack. When the mayor slips and needs help, Tim gives up his photo to catch him, deciding some things matter more than pictures. In the end the real glowing space bugs appear, drawn by the strawberry jam, and the friends laugh over a silly face selfie.

Tim Rex

Tim Rex

Spaceland

Overstimulating

recommended age co-watching from 5

Tim Rex and his younger siblings Tia and Tommy enter Spaceland, a giant space-themed maze, hoping to reach the exit and then get bogweed burgers. They bounce, slide and float through room after room, pressing buttons and getting lost along the way. Tim finally realises the answer is to literally stick together, so the three hold onto each other and cross the last room as one. They reunite with Mum and Dad, promise to always stay together, and head off for burgers as a claw machine catches Tia's eye.

Tim Rex

Tim Rex

New Rocket

recommended age co-watching from 5

Tim, a young dinosaur, gives his old scooter rocket to his friend Steggy and sets out to find a brand new rocket that suits him. He tries a seated rocket, a tiny one and a tail-steered jetpack, but each turns out too small, too slow or too hard to control. When a friend's rocket flies off on its own, Tim leads the group to catch it using his old scooter rocket. Steggy hands the rocket back because it fits Tim best, and the friends end the day with another race.

Tim Rex

Tim Rex

Babysitting

recommended age co-watching from 5

In the Rex family's colourful space home, the parents leave three rules with the children before heading out and hand babysitting duty to Terry. Led by Tim, the children keep 'bending' each rule with clever excuses, turning the evening into a string of loud games until they knock over and break the model spaceship. When the parents return to the mess, the children admit that bending a rule is the same as breaking it and apologise. They are forgiven on the condition that they tidy the whole room, which they do before Terry says goodbye.

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