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Batman Beyond

(Rated TV-Y7, Children, cartoons, & animation, Starring Will Friedle, Kevin Conroy, Where to watch: Boomerang, DVD)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 8.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    There's a new Bat in town; violent, but stylish.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 8–10

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Batman has always been a darker comic book hero, conflicted and moody. He works for justice, but sometimes uses questionable means to get there.
  • Violence & scariness:

    Murders, fist fights, weapons, some blood, and removing of body parts. Pretty graphic for a kids' cartoon.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    No cursing, but some of the language is pretty coarse.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Batman Beyond

Parents need to know that this cartoon series features frequent, gruesome violence, including bloodshed and even body-part removal. Kids often look up to super heroes, but the ones depicted in this series are dark, angry, and violent. Younger kids are more likely to be scared than inspired.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about what it means to be a hero. Do you need to have super powers to be a hero? Batman doesn't have traditional super powers -- how does he qualify as a superhero? Are Bruce Wayne and Terry McGinnis good role models? What makes them heroes? Who are your heroes and why?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    12+ should be able to watch

    Well, the worst part of it is Terry (the "new" Batman) often makes journeys to the nightclub with his girlfriend. There can be seen flashing lights, tight dresses, and sometimes a couple balls are suspended from the ceiling with girls inside, dancing like everyone else.(Don't worry, all it shows are silhouettes. Terry also has some authority issues when learning from the original batman, but learns to respect authority, and Bruce Wayne (the original batman) grows to like him and becomes a father figure, considering Terry's father was murdered early on in the show...

  2. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Maryland
    I rate this title off for age 8 and give it 2.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    way too gruesome for young children

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 5.0

    Flashy Super-hero cartoon.

    This cartoon isn't the most recent, but taking place in the future means awesome graphics. And the show isn't THAT violent. The main character has Spider-man's humor. My fave Batman cartoon.

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in New Jersey
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

    i laughed!

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