Sofia the First
Seen it?2013 | 4 seasons | 23 min | Family, Animation, Kids
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It won 4 Emmys and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for families.
- The mood
- Feel-good.
- The pace
- 4 seasons, but most episodes stand on their own, so you can dip in anywhere (about 23 minutes each).
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Set in the storybook world of Enchancia, this is the story of Princess Sofia, an adventurous little girl who is learning how to adjust to royal life after her mom marries the king and she becomes a princess overnight.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
Generally positive reviews
- AudiencesSolid
7.2 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Won 4 Emmys: Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Music Composition for a Limited Series, Movie, or Special (Original Dramatic Score), Daytime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Music Direction and Composition, Daytime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Original Song – Main Title and Promo, Daytime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Sound Mixing in a Preschool Animated Program. Also nominated for 5 more Emmys. Plus 1 other award.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 4 seasons and reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 375K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Saturday Special. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 1 is the high point.
Season 12013 · 25 episodes · 8.4 out of 10Friday
Season 22014 · 28 episodes · 6.0 out of 10Monday- Season 32015 · 29 episodes · 6.0 out of 10Monday
- Season 42017 · 26 episodesNot rated yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Created by Craig Gerber
- Ariel WinterPrincess Sofia (voice)