The first Nicktoons show to premiere in Nickelodeon in the early '90s, Doug revolves around the eponymous protagonist who experiences many events in his new home in Bluffington, where his family moved to after his father had a job promotion as a photographer. Doug usually faces many challenges, predicaments, and dilemmas that an average preteen can relate to, writing all his events in his journal. Among the characters are his faithful dog Porkchop, his sister Judy who is obsessed with Shakespeare, best friend Skeeter, his love interest Patti, his nemesis Roger, and his eccentric next-door neighbor Mr. Dink. What makes this show so great is that even though it's supposed to be realistic, it also balances out with a few quirks and crazy antics. Also, Doug's imaginations are very complex. He could have positive, negative, and even hilarious thoughts of impending situations. Recently, I never understood why this show has been given negative ratings all of a sudden. It was a show that reflects on our childhood and teaches us life lessons. It doesn't deserve any of the hate it receives nowadays. IMO, it's the best show on Nickelodeon of all time, that and Rocko's Modern Life, another personal favorite of mind. The Disney version of this show, however, is just awful.
Review of Doug
