Nina's World (2019 TV series)/Tropes

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## Tropes

* **Adaptational Name Change:** Mrs. Leifkowitz, who appears occasionally in this reboot, is renamed to Ms. Leifkowitz.
* **An Aesop:** Most of the stories are based on teaching one of some sort.
* **Affectionate Parody:** Madison (from "Nina Tells a Story") is a parody of Ludwig Belman's Madeline.
* **Breaking the Fourth Wall:** Nina speaks to the viewers sometimes (and the keyword is *sometimes*, as the show reverts to the original show's first season format).
* **Companion Cube:**
	+ Star is this to Nina.
	+ Bumble is this to Chelsea.
	+ Charlie is this to Carlos.
* **Cool Old Guy:** Abuelita Yolie
* **Cool Teacher:** Ms. Leifkowitz, Tio Javier's former piano teacher, rides a scooter.
* **Crossdressing Voices:**
	+ Star is voiced by Tabitha St. Germain
	+ Santi by Adriana Caldwell
* Crossover:
	+ "Doctor Nina" with *Doc McStuffins*
	+ "Nina Meets Daniel" with *Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood*
* **A Dog Named Dog:** Star
* **"Do It Yourself" Theme Tune:** Nina, Chelsea, Carlos, Eddie, and Hameed sing the show's theme song.
* **Exactly What It Says on the Tin:** Most of the episode titles.
* **Eye Glasses:** Carlos and Abuelita Yolie, as well as Ms. Leifkowitz and Mr. Kapur.
* **Fourth-Wall Observer:** Just like in the second season of the original, Nina is the only character to speak to the audience.
* **Five-Token Band:**
	+ Nina is Hispanic.
	+ Chelsea and Aiden are Caucasian.
	+ Carlos is an African-American from Colombia.
	+ Nico is Brazilian.
	+ Eddie and Skye are Asian.
	+ Hameed is Egyptian.
* **Getting Past the Radar:** The titles of the episodes "Laugh My Glass Off" and "Nina's Piece of Hit" (see Pun-Based Title)
* **Good Parents:**
	+ Mami and Papi are this to Nina and her brother Santi.
	+ Claire and Oliver, despite being divorced, always have enough time for Chelsea, despite her living with the former.
* **Homage:**
	+ "Pollen Problem," which is obviously the *Arthur* episode "Poor Muffy."
	+ "Nina Walks the Moon" is the *Caillou* episode "Caillou in Space."
	+ "A Party in Nina's Tummy" is the *Curious George* episode "Juicy George." Additionally, the title references a *Yo Gabba Gabba!* song.
	+ "Nina's Egg Hunt" is basically an Easter version of the 1978 special "Christmas Eve on Sesame Street."
* **Imagine Spot:** Esch episode has one, be it in Nina's drawings (like in the first season of the original) or with her and the Star Amigos (like in the second).
* **Once per Episode:** Each of these are from the original's first season.
	+ Nina shows Star one of her drawings.
	+ Nina stretches with Abuelita Yolie.
	+ Nina and either Mami or Papi recite the Hush poem.
* **The Other Darrin:** Most kid characters, except Santi, are recast.
* **Parental Bonus:** See Getting Past the Radar and Pun-Based Title.
* **Performance Anxiety:** "Nina Spells It Out" and "Starring Nina."
* **Pun-Based Title:** The titles of the episodes "Laugh My Glass Off" and "Nina's Piece of Hit," unfortunately...
* **Revival**
* **Role Reprisal:** Most cast members from the original return for this series.
* **Shout-Out:** A picture of Nina dressed as the titular character from Doc McStuffins can be seen in her room in most episodes.
* **Sick Episode:** Nina gets sick from drinking too much grape cola in "Nina Tries Something New."
* **Slice of Life:** Expected, since it's a show for young children.
* **Species Surname:** Max the Dog, Carlos and Nico's pet
* **Suddenly Voiced:** Max's barks are provided by *(who?)*.
* **Talking to Himself:** Star, Mrs. Goldstein, and Chelsea's mom Claire are all voiced by Tabitha St. Germain.
* **Youthful Freckles:** Chelsea has these.