A Review of Season 3 of ‘The Snoopy Show’

Written by John Edward Betancourt

Snoopy the Beagle in Season 3 of ‘The Snoopy Show’. (Photo Courtesy of Apple.)

Something that we all share in, from a pop culture standpoint, is that all of our lives have been touched in some form or fashion by an animated cartoon character. Because somewhere along the line, we watched cartoons on television or enjoyed them in the funny papers every Sunday and in there was a character that always made us laugh and always brought us joy and one that is of note, that we also share in memories of, is Snoopy the Beagle. For that loveable little pup and his wild care-free adventures with the Peanuts gang just captivated us and compelled us to hang out with him more and what’s even more amazing is that Snoopy and his friends are those rare, animated characters that have truly withstood the test of time.
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Because some of those other characters we grew up with, just plain disappeared from our memory and the lexicon of popular culture. But the Peanuts gang remains seventy-three years later, in large part because their adventures are now generational in nature. Since so many of us learned of them and Snoopy through family viewings of the Halloween and Holiday specials that the gang is known for, and that really has helped grow the legend of Snoopy and the Peanuts gang… as has several other elements present within the franchise. For those timeless pieces of their story really do resonate with audiences and really do draw us to the wonder of the adventures of this sassy beagle and those lucky enough to be around him, and that magic is top of mind of today, simply because it is on full display in the third season of the Apple TV+ series, The Snoopy Show.

For this new year of storytelling about the world’s most famous beagle, features everything we love about him and the gang. For instance, that sense of adventure that permeates the franchise is present here, from the get-go no less. Which immediately draws you in since you’re curious where that is going to take Snoopy and the Peanuts gang and of course… one’s curiosity is satiated in an epic and wondrous and hilarious manner. Since the adventures in question lead to laughs and gags and everything in between. All of which puts a smile on your face, and takes you right down memory lane. Since all of this takes us back to the first time, we met Snoopy and his friends, and that sense of familiarity and nostalgia doesn’t just end with the overall structure of the show. 

Because this is also a season of storytelling, that is filled to the brim with the iconography of the franchise. From Charlie Brown having struggles with daily duties, to Pigpen dusting up the place, all the familiar visuals we know from this series are there… and the same goes for Snoopy. Since we see him in his pilot’s gear as one comes to expect, and he’s sleeping atop things as only this beagle can and just being able to settle back in and enjoy what we love about this saga, makes this a comfortable watching experience. One that doesn’t reinvent the wheel and still relates to us on a fundamental level. Since we’ve all been in Charlie Brown’s shoes and we’ve all dealt with the struggles on display here and well, by not doing anything different here, Apple TV+ basically keeps the wonder of the franchise alive and makes it accessible to all. 

But above all, there’s a real sense of fun to be had here. Which is perhaps the most important aspect of all when it comes to this franchise, since that is what truly engages us and keeps us watching. Because we don’t want that sense of fun to end. We want to see Snoopy do more wild things, we want to see Charlie overcome, and we get all of that here and that really does make season three, a wonderful way to pass the time and a wonderful way to find joy with one’s family. Since that sense of fun will entertain the kids as much as it does the parents of the household, and the best news of all, is that the family can enjoy Snoopy’s latest adventures right now. Since season three of The Snoopy Show is streaming on Apple TV+ and we here at NTG certainly hope you give it a look. To evoke that sense of nostalgia, but also… to carry on the Peanuts legacy by making your viewing experience a family affair.

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