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Growing Up Creepie
Growing Up Creepie was an animated television series made in the USA and Canada by Mike Young Productions and produced by Discovery Kids. In other countries, the series was simply titled Creepie. The series aired 52 episodes, and it would have aired more, but Discovery Kids was replaced with The Hub.
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Plot Summary
The series follows Creepie Creecher, a young girl who was orphaned as a baby and adopted by a family of insects. She lives in a dilapidated gothic mansion with her unique family: her father, a large praying mantis; her mother, a gentle spider; her brother, a dim-witted dung beetle; and her younger sister, a theatrical firefly. Creepie navigates the challenges of adolescence, including making friends at school, while keeping her true identity and her peculiar family a secret.
Critical Reception
Growing Up Creepie was a Canadian animated television series that aired on Teletoon. While not a major critical darling, it found a niche audience with its quirky premise and gothic aesthetic, appealing to both children and those who appreciated its darker, offbeat humor.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its unique and imaginative premise.
Appreciated for its gothic visual style and offbeat humor.
Seen as a refreshing alternative to more conventional children's programming.
Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews and their sentiments for this series is not readily available.
Fun Fact
The show's distinctive visual style was influenced by gothic horror and Tim Burton's films.
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