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TV reviews for science fiction, superheroes & magic and fantasy

24 results
  • Review
    Continuum

    Time travel sci-fi with bloodless violence, tough heroine.
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    14
     
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    (TV, 2013)
  • Review
    Ben 10: Omniverse

    Teenage Ben's comical adventures are fun but violent.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    TRON: Uprising

    Smart fantasy series mixes strong messages with violence.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

    Powerful anime explores mature themes with some gore.
    AGE
    14
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Ocean Girl

    Girl-centered sci-fi series is like a tween-sized Lost.
    AGE
    9
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Lost Girl

    Sexual violence and fantasy are central to dark sci-fi.
    AGE
    17
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Iron Man

    Anime-style adaptation with strong hero, military setting.
    AGE
    10
     
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    (TV, 2011)
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    Alphas

    Some violence plus positive messages in sci-fi crime drama.
    AGE
    15
     
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    (TV, 2011)
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    Ben 10: Ultimate Alien

    Darker and still violent, this Ben 10 not for the sensitive.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (TV, 2010)
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    The Troop

    Monsters vs. teens fantasy is worry-free fun for tweens.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (TV, 2009)
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    Power Rangers: RPM

    New take on familiar kids' show has lots of noise, action.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (TV, 2009)
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    Kamen Rider Dragon Knight
    Action series heavy on violence, but has surprising heart.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (TV, 2009)
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    Ben 10: Alien Force

    Boy hero grows up, but still fighting aliens.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (TV, 2008)
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    Power Rangers: Jungle Fury

    No surprises in 16th battle-heavy installment.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (TV, 2008)
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    Power Rangers Dino Thunder
    Cheesy violence is still too strong for littlest viewers.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (TV, 2007)
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    Power Rangers: Operation Overdrive

    Violence remains, but this one has substance, too.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (TV, 2007)
  • Review
    Heroes

    Hero-driven drama is "super" for teens and up.
    AGE
    14
     
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    (TV, 2006)
  • Review
    Power Rangers Mystic Force

    "Magic beyond belief"? More like unbelievably bad.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (TV, 2006)
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    Ben 10

    Alien-morphing and action -- every boy's dream.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (TV, 2006)
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    Star Trek: The Original Series

    A cultural icon that's lived long and prospered.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (TV, 2005)
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    Buffy the Vampire Slayer

    Cult vampire series has witty bite and strong role model.
    AGE
    13
     
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    (TV, 2005)
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    Power Rangers SPD

    Heroes battle bad guys in campy sci-fi series.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (TV, 2005)
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    Power Rangers Zeo

    Power Rangers post-Morphin.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (TV, 2004)
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    Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers

    Cheesy fantasy violence lacks real consequences.
    AGE
    6
     
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    (TV, 2004)