User blog comment:Geoff&Courtneyfan/Concerning Total Drama Daycare/@comment-460966-20171219210143

Here's my take:
 * I wasn't really happy about the announcement of a TD6. I wanted RR2, since RR was the best the show had been in years. In fact, RR was my favorite season of the franchise. I loved Don!
 * So, I tempered my expectations, as I've been doing ever since TDAS (yet I somehow managed to get disappointed even with my low TDAS expectations lol).
 * We knew Total Drama Daycare was coming, or at least had it in the back of our heads when it was rumored and I dug up the production company website in July.
 * I think it's hysterical. I'm not writing it off. I don't think this is something I am going to like, but I'll give it a chance and watch an episode or two. If I like it, I'll spend some more time with it. If I don't, no harm done.
 * It's unfair to judge this series without seeing an episode. Do I think I'll like this? Probably not. Am I going to criticize Tom McGillis for saying this was one of the funniest shows he's done? Not until I see for myself. Am I going to criticize Christine Thompson? Absolutely.
 * I like that we are not going to see characters like Owen or Duncan for the fifth season (not counting cameos and stuff) as we've seen them in the past. I think they milked those heavyweights as much as they could and as much as we would like to see Eva, Katie, and Sadie, those three were not going to be enough for a full season. That's why this daycare thing is refreshing! I'm not going to grill the producers for at least trying something new. There really isn't much further to go with people like Owen.
 * Complete shot in the dark based on the one image that was provided: Chef is the villain of the series and Duncan will probably play as the troublemaker.
 * I think it was between Total Drama Daycare or no season... hell, we know that. I feel like this decision was driven by Cartoon Network to reboot yet another series. Teen Titans Go! has been a success (even though the internet loathes it), while Ben 10 and The Powerpuff Girls have had moderate success at best. This is a low-risk move for Cartoon Network, trying to recapture lightning in a bottle and grab the attention of a new generation of fans.
 * I don't think this was a great approach... maybe high school would relate to more of the diehard fans... but compared to the last few seasons of Total Drama, which had bad ratings, it appears Cartoon Network wants to move away from the story-driven, competition aspect of the show. At least this time! That's what makes Total Drama though. Where will be drama be? Anyways, Cartoon Network has been airing shows that rely on story less this past year, like Steven Universe and Adventure Time more, since if you miss an episode, you miss a part of the story. Total Drama is one of those shows, where you miss a (thirty minute) episode, you miss an elimination and part of the story. They want to retain viewers. Teen Titans Go! is a zany adventure every epiode and if you miss one, you won't miss much. If there's any positive, perhaps with some early success for Total Drama Daycare, there will be more exposure on the channel. I get it from their point of view, although I do wish Netflix purchased the show.
 * The aspect that fascinates me the much is the introduction of 6teen characters. That's a nice way to bridge two Fresh TV staples. Maybe if this is a success and Cartoon Network goes back to ordering competitive seasons of Total Drama, we can see some 6teen characters cross over. It is a non-canon season though, so perhaps not.
 * My biggest question is: Who does this show target? Judging by the name, it doesn't sound like teenagers. It's a daycare. Who wants to watch that? However, Tom McGillis did say it was the funniest thing he's seen in years. Granted, it could be one of the creators just saying that to create buzz, but maybe he's right and it will surprise people.

TLDR: I'm giving it a shot. I don't think I'm going to like it, but there's no point in judging it without watching an episode.