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  • I have become a HUGE fan of Craig of the Creek, so here is why I love it!
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    Craig of the Creek is a show that I overlooked, but I am happy that I decided to go and give it a chance. Let's dig into why Craig of the Creek is not only a great show, but why I think it's brilliant.
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  • @JordanFringe94
    @JordanFringe94  2 роки тому +316

    Thanks so much for watching! Have you watched Craig of the Creek? If so, let me know your thoughts on the show!

    • @bjwill9047
      @bjwill9047 2 роки тому +10

      Shows great. One of the better things cartoon networks done recently

    • @NickLogoAbk2913
      @NickLogoAbk2913 2 роки тому +1

      It’s not very good

    • @wrathofthesagegaming
      @wrathofthesagegaming 2 роки тому +2

      I gotta ask, when are you gonna start doing the Icarly reboot season 2 videos?

    • @do-not-subscribe
      @do-not-subscribe 2 роки тому +5

      I LOVE Craig of the Creek so much! The best modern CN show for sure!

    • @KyuriD876
      @KyuriD876 2 роки тому +1

      i don't know if you like netflix shows, but watch Trollhunters: tales of arcadia !!! i'm certain that you will love it.
      and Craig of the creek is so good too, i'm finishing the second season soon.

  • @ItsKishaK
    @ItsKishaK 2 роки тому +1327

    It makes me so happy that don’t have “black” characters but characters who just happen to be black. It’s about time media portrays POC as just regular people. This show is great 💕

    • @Kram1032
      @Kram1032 2 роки тому +85

      And not just that, it has a cast of POC that's very diverse and increasingly so.
      I like to say that, if you aren't represented by CotC, it's because you aren't represented by the show *yet.* - Given enough opportunities, they will eventually have direct representation of just about anybody.
      And really solid such rep, even if it's just for a single episode. (Given enough time it's likely more)

    • @finnmchugh99
      @finnmchugh99 2 роки тому +28

      That's how I felt on watching Into the Spiderverse in the same way. To clarify I mean the movie was different from the typical spiderman movie plot. Peter get bitten by spider, becomes superhero, etc. This at least shook up the formula with "What if someone else became spiderman?" and the movie went on with showing the different spider...people(?) and the movie was like Miles not becoming a webslinger like Parker but his own hero, outside of that daunting shadow and mentored on that journey. Man I look forward to the sequel. Anyway sorry for that longwinded tangent but yeah I agree.

    • @user-pj1ec5om5g
      @user-pj1ec5om5g 2 роки тому +27

      @@finnmchugh99 it’s wild to think that in all of Miles Morales’ history as a character Spider-verse was the first story where he actually managed to be his own character and hero instead of just being Peter but black.

    • @lugit36
      @lugit36 2 роки тому

      Exactly

    • @wyatt778
      @wyatt778 Рік тому +15

      Exactly. And they do this with their lgbtq representation too. Like when secret keeper and george became canon, they don’t treat it as some big thing, just kids asking each other out

  • @SageArdor
    @SageArdor 2 роки тому +1382

    Craig of the Creek is, in my opinion, the best show Cartoon Network has aired since I became an adult. It manages to craft a great narrative while also being relatable to children in an innocent way.

    • @masterknife8423
      @masterknife8423 2 роки тому +40

      Sadly though it's the only great show Cartoon Network currently has. We need another golden era of great cartoons again like the years 2010-2013

    • @RobloxEdits281
      @RobloxEdits281 2 роки тому +15

      Craig of the creek is the only cartoon I watch on cartoon network

    • @cryforhelp7270
      @cryforhelp7270 2 роки тому +2

      What's relatable to children in an inappropriate way then? Lol

    • @Frytoons
      @Frytoons 2 роки тому +10

      It's one of my favourite cartoons on air right now. Craig of the Creek has surprisingly interesting world building as well as a wealth of fun characters, it has an appealing charm, and a sense of nostalgia.

    • @Pokedexs
      @Pokedexs 2 роки тому +3

      @@RobloxEdits281 that’s sad Cartoon Network has so many good shows like adventure time and gumball

  • @bjwill9047
    @bjwill9047 2 роки тому +391

    I love this show. Really captured the feeling of being a kid. It’s so creative and imaginative, the characters are fun and they somehow can do emotional wholesome and warm feelings in one show. Also they do representation right, they don’t make the representation the main part of the show, they just have the characters like characters with personality’s instead of token characters.

  • @cruzdesangre2850
    @cruzdesangre2850 2 роки тому +211

    I saw this cartoon years ago and it has become one of my favourite series. It is so relatable, like a better version of what Clarence was, a kid doing things you maybe did when you were one. And I could never understand why nobody knew about its existence. Maybe it's the slow death of TV and shift to streaming services what made people not talk a lot about it.

    • @TripleTXL
      @TripleTXL Рік тому +3

      Imo, Clarence is much more entertaining

    • @Irreverent_Radiation
      @Irreverent_Radiation Рік тому +10

      @@TripleTXL Imo, Clarence is unbearable

    • @immkk1125
      @immkk1125 Рік тому +3

      ​@@TripleTXL both shows have their charms, clarence is adorable in his own nonchalant and even a bit gross way and Craig of the creek is also very charming from an emotional and world building basis. I personally love them both

  • @seawitch_hazel5901
    @seawitch_hazel5901 2 роки тому +434

    I was legit watching this show the other night and thought, “is it really okay for a woman in her thirties to be watching this”? It’s so damn wholesome and filled with endless nostalgia. I love it, and will continue to watch it.

    • @mariposita9833
      @mariposita9833 2 роки тому +42

      Sure it's ok, I'm in my 60s and I watch it too! 🤩

    • @GhostOnHiatus
      @GhostOnHiatus Рік тому +6

      im in my 30s too had the same thought as it just aired on uk tv. glad im not alone. plus ima big kid so who cares? watch it with pride

    • @TheOneTrueNeravarOfOoo
      @TheOneTrueNeravarOfOoo Рік тому +6

      Anybody judging you never saw the show before. 😂 Every so often, Cartoon Network comes out with a show that practically everybody loves, and Craig of the Creek is definitely one of them.

    • @gracekim25
      @gracekim25 Рік тому +4

      Mate ANYONE can watch this 😊

    • @dissraps
      @dissraps Рік тому

      The answer is no, that's called arrested development (not to be confused with the other show)

  • @Angelmind4
    @Angelmind4 2 роки тому +218

    Also being from Maryland and the suburbs, this show hit me in the nostalgia feels and quickly became one of my favorites. I also like the care they put into each character and some of the family dynamics that are very close to home for me. I'm glad this show exists.

    • @NobodyC13
      @NobodyC13 2 роки тому +10

      I live and grew up in Maryland, too and there are several things and signifiers about the state that appear on the show. My county was even namedropped once.

    • @k.muffinpug6259
      @k.muffinpug6259 2 роки тому +4

      I live in Maryland too and my neighborhood is surrounded by woods and creeks. Kids would always play there, so this show is very nostalgic.

    • @daskriegsman7013
      @daskriegsman7013 2 роки тому +3

      I to live in Maryland! I had no idea until now that that's where the show was taking place.

    • @golemwhy3153
      @golemwhy3153 Рік тому +2

      I live in nc, I am going to move up to dc and I think that as someone who lived in the suburbs of North Carolina for 5 years I say it’s also kinda relatable.

  • @EpicToySeries
    @EpicToySeries 2 роки тому +387

    Hopefully, this will lead to more videos covering modern animated shows. It's Pony, Middlemost Post and Infinity Train would be some good examples.

    • @360lateflip
      @360lateflip 2 роки тому +10

      I wanna add kipo to this list of modern shows to watch

    • @BrennySpain
      @BrennySpain 2 роки тому

      That would be amazing I think!

    • @BrennySpain
      @BrennySpain 2 роки тому +2

      @Ahmed Malaki it’s so good I think I love it!

    • @adamkalb1
      @adamkalb1 2 роки тому +1

      I sure hope Jordan Fringe likes The Patrick Star Show!

    • @Ck-iq1up
      @Ck-iq1up 2 роки тому +6

      Summer camp island please!

  • @eternalocho
    @eternalocho 2 роки тому +680

    Craig of the creek is absolutely perfection, this is the show little black me needed as a kid so I'm so happy the kids of this age get it
    And just the entire diversity that is just treated as normal is chef kiss like this this is what I needed I cannot think of a bad thing about this show besides I'm sitting here waiting for new episodes again lol

    • @twanhams2635
      @twanhams2635 2 роки тому +4

      Damn 2017, I was 15 when this show released

    • @recluse9978
      @recluse9978 2 роки тому +3

      @@twanhams2635 bro, you making me feel like time is moving too fast.

    • @twanhams2635
      @twanhams2635 2 роки тому +2

      @@recluse9978 dude, I'm turning 20 in two weeks

    • @recluse9978
      @recluse9978 2 роки тому +1

      @@twanhams2635 19 already bro

    • @rofidel178
      @rofidel178 Рік тому +1

      What about Static Shock?

  • @moniqueperkinsmp
    @moniqueperkinsmp 2 роки тому +70

    Craig is so great but sadly underrated, the story is pumping really good, and it's not even dead by TTG, it's really special, I've seen the pilot, all seasons so far, and I will recommend it to anyone that like stories and lore building, and fun misadventures!

  • @andrewbrasfield1104
    @andrewbrasfield1104 2 роки тому +58

    I love the casual diversity in the show. There really aren't any moments that point out that a character has a certain skin color or has a certain sexuality (I know there's more to do with that aspect in season 4 but I'm sure they handle it well). Its just.. there. I remember there was one episode where the Stump Kids were trying to catch a ferret, so they made a puppet that looked like a really girly ferret. But then J.P. said something like, "Well what if this ferret likes boy ferrets?" And Kelsey just says, "Oh yeah good point," and they just make another one. It's so casual and I love how this show handles everything

  • @Lastofthescofflaws
    @Lastofthescofflaws 2 роки тому +87

    I'll just say I am a Black professional middle class male and I ADORE this show. I wholeheartedly wish I had a show like Craig of the Creek growing up. But I am extremely happy young Black kids have this to enjoy now. Thanks for supporting the show and for all your great videos.

  • @madeforaproject
    @madeforaproject 2 роки тому +36

    Jeff Rosenstock and his experience with DIY punk and Ska music (ASOB, Bomb the Music Industry, solo work, etc.) Is to thank for the composition of music on the show and its sooooo good. Highly recommend anything he's ever done.

  • @songecko1166
    @songecko1166 2 роки тому +50

    Honestly, seeing a show that encapsulates some of my favorite cartoons as a kid and paying homage to them really is the highlight. Then to see anime references and Craig’s parents sing songs my own parents listen to was amazing. Glad to watch this show.

  • @RadioNickWNHS
    @RadioNickWNHS 2 роки тому +51

    As someone who also grew up in Maryland for most of my life I feel like that’s what first brought me to watch the show but the story telling, character design, and environment is what kept me interested in the show and wanting to continue watching

  • @berryjunmill9029
    @berryjunmill9029 2 роки тому +94

    Craig of the creek is definitely a comfort show for me. I love that I can watch it with my little cousin and uncle as something we all enjoy.
    seeing myself in so many characters and reliving childhood memories.

  • @ashyaandrews8739
    @ashyaandrews8739 2 роки тому +23

    I’m so glad you reviewed this show. Cartoon Network truly has a gem in their hands. From Adventure Time to Steven U, even Amazing World of Gumball, they recognize that their audience isn’t just limited to kids. Craig of the Creek speaks to the 1st gen of Cartoon Network kids (late 20’s-30’s) and the reference and jokes are top tier. Especially the culturally relevant content; not only do they nail Black culture, but I’ve also been introduced to new ones too like Indian and Filipino. Excited for where this show goes.

  • @JMED0000
    @JMED0000 2 роки тому +64

    I love this show, it’s amazing and is really complex especially with the development of characters. I was wondering who was going to talk about this show. I love that the main character is a POC, his best friends are raised by single parents and one maybe queer. It’s pretty amazing when I watch the show and have to remind myself this is the same network that gave us Steven Universe which was amazing. ❤️

    • @gracekim25
      @gracekim25 Рік тому +1

      Yes Kelsey like the library kid

  • @kingjunior525
    @kingjunior525 2 роки тому +12

    I'm 27, watching this with my daughter made me realize how much childhood can still be the same for her, despite the way the world is now.

  • @klear19634
    @klear19634 2 роки тому +17

    Its so refreshing to not just see one asian character or one black character as the "diversity" aspect. Really broadens the personality traits so kids can find themselves in characters that look like them.

  • @justinsinger2505
    @justinsinger2505 2 роки тому +40

    Craig of the creek is honestly super amazing for a modern CN show. I’m glad it’s gotten a chance to continue and keep going. I was watching my girlfriends little sisters and we just marathoned some of the show and had a good time. Also if you love this show i’d reccomend checking out clarance since that plays on the childish imagination and being a kid thing

  • @ReeseHosgood
    @ReeseHosgood Рік тому +2

    One interesting thing that stood out to me about the show is in the one episode where the elders are naming off a bunch of older Cartoon Network shows I recognized almost all of those.

  • @_alex_y.not_
    @_alex_y.not_ 2 роки тому +55

    Also, the guy who did the theme song and composed for the show, Jeff Rosenstock, makes some pretty fun music if you're into modern punk!
    Ska Dream SLAPS

    • @BM-zv4hx
      @BM-zv4hx 2 роки тому +7

      Jeff Rosenstock is a King!

  • @avidpaintwatcher
    @avidpaintwatcher 2 роки тому +61

    What I get from Craig of the Creek is a fusion between KND and Ed, Edd, N' Eddy. With just enough watering down it goes from fantastical and silly to generally believable and endearing.
    It also has the variety of cast that any clade can understand it and enjoy this innocent, and imaginative romp of kids being kids. With just enough adult themes and references that a younger adult can appreciate it too.
    Edit with a ps: said before I watched this so I can reflect on my opinion after hearing this mans

  • @jasminecarter9594
    @jasminecarter9594 2 роки тому +12

    I've been watching Craig of the Creek since it started and I love it so much! my favorite thing about the show would be how it pushes its own reality. There are always things that happen and you can't really tell if it's their imagination or is actually happening. Like I'm pretty sure JP is a magical being but no one really addresses it lol. I'm also a POC and seeing a family like this is so nice. The episode where Craig's Uncle, Aunt, and cousins come to visit is exactly how it is in my family.

  • @tevatinn1709
    @tevatinn1709 2 роки тому +47

    Yeeessss, I love this show. Its so chill while also being fun. I wish more people would give it a shot.

  • @Dm34421
    @Dm34421 2 роки тому +17

    We need more slice of life cartoons where the character just exist. Also the main character is black which is rare

    • @mauriceisaac3646
      @mauriceisaac3646 2 роки тому

      No, it isn’t. There are plenty of black main characters.

    • @Im_bor3d0
      @Im_bor3d0 2 роки тому +1

      Not rare but not enough really

  • @crimewizards
    @crimewizards 2 роки тому +7

    this show absolutely brought me back to being a little kid and running around in the backyard with all the other neighborhood kids, the nostalgia is wild, and it also means so much to me as an adult, because the older characters in the show also reflect my current reality. seeing a show with such diversity of characters has been so refreshing and i just.

  • @brawlerike1
    @brawlerike1 2 роки тому +11

    This video showed me exactly why I love content like yours so much. You capture the fun and happiness of my childhood and make it okay to do again as an adult! Thank you!

  • @radbradke
    @radbradke 2 роки тому +6

    This is me & my kids’ favorite show! Reminds me of the careless times hanging out with my friends in the woods all day. It’s definitely broadened their horizons and gotten them excited for outdoor adventures. This show’s got a lot of heart. And Jeff Rosenstock!!!

  • @MorrysIllusion
    @MorrysIllusion 2 роки тому +25

    was so thrilled to see you have a video about cotc, since obviously you dont tend to cover modern cartoons. its really the one ongoing modern cartoon i wish more people would talk about! i loved it when it came out and having been able to intern on it a few years ago made me love it even more, the crew puts so much heart into it. the show is certainly getting more attention now than before but seeing videos like this make me excited that even more people will consider watching it!

  • @ZekDraco
    @ZekDraco 2 роки тому +4

    My dad absolutely loves this show. He used to play in the creek with his friends and siblings a whole bunch and also lived in Boltimore, Maryland for his whole life before moving to Missouri. I love it because it brings back memories of when I was a kid and how I used to act. It’s absolutely incredible and nostalgic for me.

  • @ComicBoy750
    @ComicBoy750 Рік тому +2

    I’m happy to hear that Craig of the Creek is still going on. It’s the closest show out right now that captures that feeling & energy of other shows from my childhood like Kick Buttowski, Randy Cunningham 9th grade Ninja, & Johnny Test that a LOT of other shows fail to capture nowadays. It doesn’t try to push any specific agenda, it’s just kids being kids & I really HEAVILY respect the show for that.

  • @yannthehuman2959
    @yannthehuman2959 2 роки тому +6

    I love Craig of the Creek and it always felt like the show didnt get the recognition it deserves just because it is "new". Personally I cant really relate to the life the kids are living (im not from the US or a suburban area etc) but I still get a homey feeling, watching the williams family, and nostalgia for something I never got to experience myself. They really did a great job catching an essence of childhood and turning it into a show.
    Great video btw, thank u for your content :)

  • @questionsSpr05
    @questionsSpr05 2 роки тому +6

    I'm pushing 40 in the next two years...I 100% agree with everything you said in this video!! Thank you for covering this show.

  • @chelmsford-ut6kn
    @chelmsford-ut6kn 2 роки тому +6

    Man, this show is so cool. I love that characters can share their families favorite foods, different languages, and that others will encourage it.

  • @simoneperkins4419
    @simoneperkins4419 2 роки тому +12

    Craig of the creek is like the Shrek 2 to Steven Universe. It's created and worked on by some of the crew from SU. Even voice actors. I absolutely love the representation of both different cultures and lgbtq. Every episode is great in some way rather that's slice of life or lore driven. Honestly I feel like I will look more back more on this then SU.

  • @xelthos2051
    @xelthos2051 2 роки тому +10

    Craig of the Creek is amazing, one of my favorites to watch. A bit more realistic Adventure Time, just reliving those fun adventures in my head as a kid.
    There are some really amazing current shows out there, Infinity Train, Craig, Owl House, Amphibia, even the Duck Tales reboot was so amazing. *Almost forgot Summer Camp Isle as well.

  • @guanimos1638
    @guanimos1638 Рік тому +8

    Simply do NOT sleep on craig of the creek!
    This show is amazing in so many ways, there is never just 1 reason as to why.
    I wish this show was around when i was a kid cause this show could've done so much.
    🤩

  • @Ether_the_puppet
    @Ether_the_puppet Рік тому +3

    I really love how the characters aren’t written as the color of their skin or their history, but instead they are written as characters (also Jessica NEEDS a spin off show)

  • @frankorefice4115
    @frankorefice4115 2 роки тому +4

    I loved the scene where one of the Elders was listing off old Cartoon Network shows like KND and Ed, Edd and Eddy and the kids couldn't care less and most likely never heard about them. Made me realize that these kids weren't even technically alive when these shows were airing. Makes me feel old...

  • @CallmeMissKay
    @CallmeMissKay 2 роки тому +4

    I’m so glad you covered Craig of the Creek! I love it so much! It gives me nothing but warm feelings!! But I feel like even though it has so many seasons so far, an upcoming spin-off, & a movie, it’s pretty underrated and very slept on

  • @tiahahahahahaha8111
    @tiahahahahahaha8111 11 місяців тому +2

    I am so happy I gave this show a chance. It is a truly undiscovered gem that I wish more people knew about. This show caters a lot to childhood fun and nostalgia. Growing up my favorite show was ed Edd n eddy, I loved the shenanigans and scams the 3 Edds pulled In the neighborhood and later on we see growth in some of the characters as the seasons change. It's funny because the show started out as a goofy kids show. I started to rewatch ed Edd n eddy as an adult and just enjoy it much more. It's the same thing with craig of the creek. In the beginning we just focused on playtime, but in later seasons it tackled interesting topics like growing up and how hard it is to make friends.

  • @saltbaker8683
    @saltbaker8683 2 роки тому +48

    Despite the series gonna end soon, this was truly a breath taking experience of reliving old childhood memories with these wacky trio and even though It's not a successor to either Disney's Recess or even Codename: KND, this show will alway shave a place In my summer heart.

    • @PeterGriffin11
      @PeterGriffin11 2 роки тому

      It is?

    • @MrWanton16
      @MrWanton16 2 роки тому +14

      @@PeterGriffin11 last i heard its getting a 5th season and a movie

    • @SageArdor
      @SageArdor 2 роки тому +10

      @@MrWanton16 Jessica is also getting her own spin-off on Cartoonito. It's still very much in production though.

    • @PeterGriffin11
      @PeterGriffin11 2 роки тому +1

      @@MrWanton16 if it's getting a movie that could mean the show is getting spinoff or something I heard Cartoon Network has this rule where they only give shows a movie if there's gonna more after it whether it be another season or a spinoff and I believe Jessica is apparently getting a preschool spinoff.

    • @Darkzilla66
      @Darkzilla66 2 роки тому +2

      It's getting a fifth season and movie and a spin off. It's 40 episode per season, so we got 60 episode left that's not bad.

  • @deshawnedwards6412
    @deshawnedwards6412 2 роки тому +3

    YES! I've been waiting for you to do a Craig of the Creek video. I LOVE THIS SHOW! It's my favorite Cartoon Network show on the network. I love the characters, I love the story and I love the adventures they go on in every each episodes. I have at this point watch every episodes of the series at this point and I can't wait for more episodes of Season 4 to come out.

  • @Impendingdoomiedoom
    @Impendingdoomiedoom 2 роки тому +6

    Craig of the creek is a underrated masterpiece in my opinion

  • @pilotman463
    @pilotman463 Рік тому +1

    Not to mention how incredible the overall plot is, it's so nostalgic and yet such an epic tale.
    And also the fact that this show is extremely diverse and open and shows how such topics don't harm kids, they are being themselves and adventuring their world of life as children, they aren't dumb kids but they have wild imaginations and can be naive

  • @gtoykeeper
    @gtoykeeper 2 роки тому +2

    I’ve been binging the heck out of this show. I also can’t believe I am just now seeing this show. It’s unbelievably amazing. It makes me smile sooo hard. I love all of the references to movies and old Cartoon Network shows. It’s really creative and fun writing. I can’t wait to see what else this show inspires other creators to make.

  • @milic5749
    @milic5749 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you, this video made me go from considering watching this show to definitely planning to watch it! (Not only because I also grew up in Maryland, but I'm always excited when I find something that takes place there.)

  • @DylanThompson9063
    @DylanThompson9063 2 роки тому +4

    Great video Jordan. Keep up the great work. Love your videos and personality.

  • @Mny_lupin
    @Mny_lupin 2 роки тому

    Loving the conent Jordan, the nostalgia is well needed and enjoyed thank you.

  • @jesusguerrero7906
    @jesusguerrero7906 2 роки тому +1

    I love your videos so much Jordan Fringe keep up the good work man

  • @Maravillante
    @Maravillante 2 роки тому +1

    I had to keep this video on hold because I was catching up with the series, but now I’m here and I’m glad to listen to your perspective. Although this video had too many moments from the Capture the flag saga and not enough Slide the Ferret ones

  • @naadeiashie6053
    @naadeiashie6053 2 роки тому +2

    I am so glad that you covered this show. Growing up as a little black girl in the early 2000's there wasn't that much representation for kids like me and my brother so to see this show as an early twentysomething brings such elation into my heart. I absolutely love the characters and the lore that is frequently mentioned with the other side of the creek. I am most definitely excited for the rest of season 4 and the spinoff with Jessica

  • @heze2819
    @heze2819 2 роки тому +1

    Craig of the creek is genuinely one of my favorite cartoons of all time. I am currently a late teenager rn and I’m desperately trynna to find shows that recapture that magic of the cartoon renaissance I grew up with such as Regular Show, Gravity Falls, Adventure Time, Gunball, Steven, etc. and not only did I find that in Craig but I find such a great feeling a joy and childhood wonder. It has so many great thing from story telling, to representation, to humor, to literally making me tear up.

  • @kennysdirtyhoodie3459
    @kennysdirtyhoodie3459 2 роки тому +1

    I’m 19 and I’ve been born and raised in Columbia, Maryland. And not much happens on that end. It’s pretty boring. But I remember as a kid me and my friends would come home from school and group up and just run around the neighborhood. We played in this giant ditch in our neighborhood, and the patch of land in the middle of our culdesac we called the island. Craig of the creek gives me a glimpse of what my childhood could’ve been like if we had a creek like that near our neighborhood. This show also has such good rep. Wether that’s poc rep, with their showcase of many different cultures, or that’s lgbt rep, with all their queer characters. Craig of the creek is a show I needed when I was growing up. To help guide my younger self in the direction of play how you want, be who you are, be kind, and let yourself enjoy being a kid. As a kid i was in so much of a rush to grow up faster than I needed too I never was allowed to truly be a kid and have fun. Watching Craig of the creek gives yoh a warm fuzzy feeling and reminds you of those days after school where you dropped your backpack off grabbed a snack and went right outside

  • @brannanvitek1035
    @brannanvitek1035 2 роки тому +1

    8:23 PFFFTTTT
    I'm so glad cartoonists get to do this stuff

  • @haleykeck7430
    @haleykeck7430 2 роки тому +4

    The animation style is just adorable, I love the oversized jersey! So cute and sweet. I've been interested in learning more about this show, thanks for another great upload!

  • @poposao1
    @poposao1 2 роки тому +5

    I like the idea of shedding a spotlight/reviewing more modern cartoons, the animation industry’s had a resurgence in the past few years so there’re a lot of bangers.
    Are you planning on covering Amphibia, are you caught up? For me it’s the best one since Gravity Falls and the series finale will air this month, so the timing is perfect!

  • @rimfire8217
    @rimfire8217 2 роки тому +1

    It's always nice to see someone, Anyone talk about this show.

  • @yvaincallipso84
    @yvaincallipso84 Рік тому

    It honestly gave me so much nostalgia for playing in the neighborhood with my friends. They really did capture the feeling of being a kid

  • @SterlingFunny
    @SterlingFunny 2 роки тому

    Im glad you covered this show. It's my favorite. I love the representation. Thanks dude!

  • @eyeaball5436
    @eyeaball5436 Рік тому +2

    Whenever people would tell me that nowadays cartoons aren't as good as they used to be, this is the first show I recommend, it's so wholesome and has such a good message and good vibe

  • @dizzyocelot3124
    @dizzyocelot3124 2 роки тому +2

    For me Craig of the Creek is one of the best if not THE best Cartoon Network series in the post Gumball - Regular Show - Adventure Time Triad era (together with Steven Universe) is so relatable even if you didn't live next to a creek or in the suburbs as a child. It's amazing

  • @spartica7720
    @spartica7720 2 роки тому +1

    I am so glad I finally have this show a watch. I initially avoided it because I hadn’t seen much about it and thought it would fall into the realm of just “ok” cartoon. But I really fell in love with it, definitely one of my new favorites.

  • @NeoXDonut
    @NeoXDonut 2 роки тому +1

    Craig of the Creek" is my fav recent cartoon network show, last one was "Ok ko"
    they made me feel the same as back when i would watch all the classic old shows after school

  • @maskedkitty7350
    @maskedkitty7350 2 роки тому

    i’m from a somewhat small neighborhood in cali (more towards the middle of cali then near any beach.) and have had a small forest area behind my house since i was a kid, i remember exploring it all the time since there wasn’t a lot of kids in my neighborhood but this show reminds me of my own adventures in my own creek, it reminds me of ways i’d play with my own old school friends, it just reminds me of home and my childhood each time i watch, it does keep things fresh while always bringing huge amounts of nostalgia for me even though i didn’t have the same life or play style.
    it just, brings back that childhood wonder and adventure feeling in my heart.
    we can all connect to craig of the creek in some way.
    i’ve watch the show from its beginning and honestly i’m glad it’s finally getting more love from people, aside from amphibia, the owl house, the duct tales reboot, and infinity train it’s one of my favorite shows currently.
    hearing it’s been confirmed for a season five has brought me so much joy too tbh, can’t wait to see what’s ahead for craig of the creek.
    as for a craig of the creek rpg idea Jordan had, i would totes buy it too.

  • @C0ldIron
    @C0ldIron Рік тому

    Never watched it but just your review has given me all sorts of feels and flashbacks. I live in a rural area so there are less kids but we did have all sorts of adventures in the the woods that surround the area. Building forts, exploring parts of the woods we had,'t been to. Creating challenge of random sorts. Hunting for lizards was a favorite activity in the summer. Now that Im the only one still living here its kind of sad thinking back.

  • @brainlessappendix4369
    @brainlessappendix4369 2 роки тому +3

    Bruh I watched all four seasons of this show and only now I learned that Craig's dad is voiced by Terry Crews, I think that's pretty cool.

  • @moonie6368
    @moonie6368 Рік тому

    I actually have a story with Craig of the creek, I remember one day I was in depressive episode, I was feeling numb and overwhelmed, it was 1am and I couldn’t sleep, my one was just fluttering with these thoughts, and I was struggling with feelings of hopelessness, so I decided to turn the tv to distract my mind, and that’s when I saw Craig of the creek, it was an episode where Craig and his brother had to make pumpkin pie, and idk why but for a moment I was able to forget my shitty day, my feelings of hopelessness, and just enjoy this show, and every time I had just cried or felt emotionally exhausted I would turn the tv and this show would start playing. So yeah over the years this has become my comfort series. I think it’s so wholesome, and it makes me reminisce of my childhood ❤

  • @colemanfoster8972
    @colemanfoster8972 Рік тому +4

    No one talks about the world building of this show

  • @hanbeihood3202
    @hanbeihood3202 2 роки тому +3

    i love this show. it gives so much nostalgia from KND and Hey Arnold for me too. i've got big hopes for future series on CN if they follow the "formulas" of CotC, SU, etc

  • @ChipCJ
    @ChipCJ Рік тому +1

    This is a great show it's one of the reasons I didn't give up on CN for so long. Now I am glad to see that CN might possibly be making a come back with all these interesting shows now coming out.

  • @breezeontheforestpath1284
    @breezeontheforestpath1284 2 роки тому

    I grew up moving around place to place, switching locations every couple of months. Craig of the creek really resonates with the ideal childhood that I wanted. Craig has friends, a save and caring family, a place to explore and imagine, and the consistency to be able to enjoy it all day in day out. I find myself watching in bitter sweet enjoyment. Glad to see what I always hoped for and envious that I never had it.

  • @k.m603
    @k.m603 2 роки тому

    Yo Jordan! I just made it through most of your entire video library.. your content is great and am looking forward to more vids from you! Waiting on the samurai jack vid 😁

  • @zilch430
    @zilch430 2 роки тому

    I started watching this show back when it first started out, but sort of forgot about it after the first season ended. This past year, I decided to revisit it, this time with my younger sister, and I have never regretted anything less. Getting to experience this phenomenal show with someone is definitely great, but I think what makes it even better for me is that while I can relate and feel nostalgia for my childhood, she gets to relate to stuff she's experienced only recently. (There was also the almost spooky occurrence of whenever we would start an episode, it would weirdly relate to something one of us had done earlier that day??) It warms my heart that I get to see my sibling grown up with this show, and we're definitely hyped for the fifth season.

  • @monochaos9442
    @monochaos9442 2 роки тому +1

    I freaking love this show and take every opportunity to recommend it to my friends and family. It just gives me a warm nostalgic feeling, which is weird because the show was made after my time.

  • @mymadeacts2584
    @mymadeacts2584 2 роки тому +2

    This is one of my FAVORITE SHOWS! and no one talks about it

  • @aquadragondavanin6745
    @aquadragondavanin6745 Рік тому

    craig of the creek is truly an incredible show that people are really sleeping on. i've been watching it since the pilot aired. it's really just got so much love put into it and the adventures the kids go on are not only fun to watch but genuinely inspired. i love when the show blurs the lines on what is dreamed up or exaggerated by the creek kids and what is actually happening. of course pretty much everything they do is a bit beyond what many consider, uh, plausible? but i mean those moments where the characters themselves aren't sure.
    like the doorway to helen, the haunted dollhouse, whatever is going on with the witch girls in general, and many more. the show is so grounded and yet so imaginative. it's gotten such a perfect blend and nearly every episode is pure joy and a treasure to watch.

  • @ironicstatement
    @ironicstatement 2 роки тому +1

    Toonrific tyreke got me into craig of the creek. I'm a 30 something adult with a job, but this cartoon takes me back to being a child in Texas during the 90s and early 2000s

  • @dymondbrown2388
    @dymondbrown2388 2 роки тому

    I just got done binging this at your recommendation. I agree I don't know what took so long for me to sit down and watch a show that checks so many boxes

  • @Jammy-jams
    @Jammy-jams Рік тому

    this is the one and only time I'm going to say this, I live in Virginia, pretty close to Maryland, right? anyways, this show hits close to home because not only did I always have friends to play with, but Craig of the Creek captures the child's imagination so well. I don't even know why but doing so many of these childish tasks seemed like such an adventure to me. maybe it was because I was an outdoor kid, maybe not. but something about this show just lets the nostalgia waves flow through. this show just speaks so much to me. anyways, thanks for coming to my ted talk, see you next time.

  • @ItsMainlyDuece23
    @ItsMainlyDuece23 2 роки тому +1

    As a African american kid who likes to draw and a person who has a massive imagination, im from the suburbs where a creek was right there,this show definitely gives me a way to relate

  • @tylerensminger
    @tylerensminger 2 роки тому +1

    I like it. Has charming characters, wholesome moments, and creative stories. It was overshadowed fo a while with Gumball and Teen Titans Go being aired so much but I'm happy to see it get more focus on UA-cam

  • @sailur
    @sailur 2 роки тому +1

    I also grew up and live in Maryland, that's probably why I love this so much

  • @funwithakthechannelwherean4510
    @funwithakthechannelwherean4510 2 роки тому

    This show is just absolute perfection. It ticks every box for a good show and then some. And as for the relateability aspect of it, the show manages to invoke nostalgia even in me, a kid who grew up in dusty deserty las vegas with barely any bodies of water in sight lol. It feels like home even if the stuff thats in it seem foreign and like something I've never even seen before. Like deja vu but even more familiar. Like I'm sure we've all had a friend like JP, and I'm sure we've all had annoying experiences with older siblings, or if youre the oldest or an only child maybe a cousin or something. We've all had those teenagers or older people that as kids we just thought were the coolest people ever We've all had to deal with our first crushes, with finding out our interests, etc. This show is just the most perfect thing ever and I'm glad I found it.

  • @christopheredwards788
    @christopheredwards788 2 роки тому

    Great video Jordan. I was always interested in this show

  • @CrobatmanIamthenight
    @CrobatmanIamthenight 2 роки тому

    the latest episode to air "grandma smugglers" is honestly my favourite episode of a cartoon to date

  • @devilishmint4450
    @devilishmint4450 2 роки тому +1

    Craig of the Creek has got to be one of the best CN shows running currently! Its got good characters, nice stories, awesome representation all around with it feeling right at home, and a nice artstyle.

  • @alexbrooks231
    @alexbrooks231 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much for the review of this great show and nice shot out to how it is combination of Hey Arnold and Rugrats with splashes of KND I always thought the exact same way about it

  • @pardonmyyikes
    @pardonmyyikes Рік тому

    Fellow Marylander or DMV resident here and that is exactly part of why I love Craig. It truly is like watching my childhood

  • @musiclover01ization
    @musiclover01ization 2 роки тому

    It's cool that you're covering this show. Craig of the Creek is definitely of the best modern cartoons I've watched. It feels like a throwback to shows like Recess that I liked as a kid.

  • @DylanThompson9063
    @DylanThompson9063 2 роки тому +1

    Hope you get to 300k soon.

  • @couch5717
    @couch5717 2 роки тому

    I literally got into this show about 2 months ago because I saw one episode on a pirate site. One of my favourites now.

  • @wesleypatterson2989
    @wesleypatterson2989 2 роки тому +1

    I absolutely fell in love with this show. All the creativity of something like Ed Edd and Eddy with a really genuine, charming positive vibe

  • @Ebdhxh
    @Ebdhxh Рік тому +1

    man i used to watch this a while ago when it first dropped got back into it i liked and all but i thought what if we have something like this irl the idea is so cool

  • @drclaw411
    @drclaw411 2 роки тому

    I’ve never heard of this, but now I’m interested. Gonna check it out.

  • @ZaxFSO8083
    @ZaxFSO8083 2 роки тому

    I’ve yet to fully explore and watch this show but I’ve seen enough clips to know I’ll really love the show.

  • @Pearlescznt
    @Pearlescznt 2 роки тому +1

    finally taking about this beauty

  • @elnaoya9274
    @elnaoya9274 2 роки тому +1

    FINALLY someone's talking about Craig of the Creek. Hands down the best cartoon currently airing on Cartoon Network right now.