Frog and Toad (Apple TV+, 2023) – Ah, sweet amphibious bliss! The Mad Hatter has traded in his tumultuous tea for a lily pad latte and sat down to bask in the warm, woolly wonder of Frog and Toad. What a balm! What a dream! What a gentle splash in the pond of childhood’s golden hour!
Based on Arnold Lobel’s beloved books, this series glides onto the screen like a well-behaved dragonfly—charming, quiet, and utterly delightful. Frog, ever the optimist, has the sunshine in his voice. Toad, gloriously grumpy and cardigan-clad, is a walking sigh with legs. And together? They are the very spirit of friendship. Of being there. Of baking cookies and worrying about spoiling your best hat.
Each episode? A cozy sweater for your soul. The colors are soft like moss under bare feet. The pacing? Gentle as a leaf floating downstream. No screeching plots or hyperactive hijinks—just little moments: planting seeds, writing letters, getting out of bed (eventually). It’s therapy with turtles. It’s mindfulness in mushroom form.
And the animation! Oh, it’s like the books took a breath and came to life. Not flashy, not loud—just tender, textured, and brimming with love. The voice work? Sublime. Nat Faxon and Kevin Michael Richardson embody the yin and yang of this amphibian duo with a sincerity that could melt even the iciest of toads.
In an era of neon chaos and content avalanches, Frog and Toad dares to be still. To be kind. To whisper, “It’s okay to just be.” A love letter to slow living, small joys, and big-hearted friendships.
Final verdict from the Hatter’s leafy throne:
Frog and Toad is a warm teacup held with both hands, a rainy day with nothing to do but exist beside your best friend. It is, simply, good. And in this world? That’s a miracle in itself. Ribbit, ribbit—more, please!
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