‘Craig of the Creek’ May Be the Cutest Shit I’ve Ever Seen

We’re living in a world where incredible adult shows disguised as kids shows are ending at every turn. In Adventure Time, there’s a Great Gum War going on that no citizen of Ooo is safe from. Steven Universe is finally battling with the diamonds, so who knows how that’s going to end. It’s real on Cartoon Network right now. However, with great shows existing there must come a great void to fill. We Bare Bears is doing the damn thing but they’re going to need help. Enter: Craig of the Creek.

I was introduced to this show by a friend (shout out to Christmas Dae). When I saw a Black kid was the leader of the crew, it got put on my “I’m watching this right now” list. I ran through mad episodes and can honestly say, this may be the cutest shit I’ve seen in a long time. I’d describe it as Kids Next Door meets Hey Arnold with a hint Abed, Annie, and Troy from Community. Hence why I’m watching the hell out of it. The show is created by Matt Burnett and Ben Levin, both of whom worked on Steven Universe, (no wonder this show slaps. Gem Gang!). Craig of the Creek centers around Craig Williams (Phillip Solomon) and his friends Kelsey Bern (Georgie Kidder, Noël Wells onward) and J.P. (H. Michael Croner). “We ride together, we die together. Bad boys for life”

Lemme break down the squad for you: Craig is a young adventurous and imaginative Black boy out here in suburban America. He’s the leader. My girl Kelsey Bern is the muscle of the crew. The cape and PVC sword stay on her. Every day is…