Television series

Go, Dog. Go!

Name: Go, Dog. Go!
Genre: Adventure, Children
Released: 2021
Cast: Michela Luci, Callum Shoniker, Anand Rajaram, David Berni, Lyon Smith

Action
Light-hearted
Dip in and out

A nimble animated series about Tag, a problem-solving dog, and her best friend Scooch navigating a vibrant city full of small adventures. Each thirteen-minute episode is a self-contained puzzle to unwind—never patronizing, always kind. It's for kids who like thinking their way through problems and adults who remember what good children's television feels like.

TVMaze rating

3.9

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