great show but to much sex and the creater said and i quote he uses the N bomb so that people will get tired of it and stop saying it
The Boondocks
(Rated TV-MA, Comedy, Starring Regina King, Cedric Yarbrough, John Witherspoon, Where to watch: Cartoon Network, DVD, Online)
-
Is it age appropriate?
About our ratings -
Is it any good?
-
Common Sense says
This cutting-edge cartoon is for adults only.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 16–18
What to watch out for
-
Violence:
-
Sex:
-
Language:
-
Consumerism:
-
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
What Parents Need to Know
This review of The Boondocks was written by Elisabeth Chaney
Parents need to know that even though this show is a cartoon, it's meant for adults, hence its place in the Adult Swim lineup on the Cartoon Network. Younger kids will miss the sociological context that is critical to understanding both the humor and the insight in this cutting-edge show. The most potentially eyebrow-raising part of the show is the language. In nearly every episode there are multiple uses of the "N" word.
Families Can Talk About
Talk to your kids about the media in their life. We have more tools and tips that can help
- Families can talk about why this is the only black cartoon on TV other than Little Bill
Have you seen it? Review It!
More on The Boondocks
What’s the Story?
The premise of THE BOONDOCKS is that 10-year-old Huey, a self-proclaimed leftist revolutionary, and 8-year-old Riley, an aspiring gangsta, have gone to live with their grandfather, "Granddad," in the suburbs of Chicago. The boys, but more often Granddad, get into sticky situations, but at the end of each episode there's a moral, whether it's that a soul food diet is dangerous, or that it isn't right to lie to people, especially TV executives.
Is It Any Good?
The Boondocks began as a critically acclaimed, award-winning newspaper comic strip and became so popular that it was picked up as a TV show by the Cartoon Network. It's featured in their Adult Swim line-up, as its controversial material is meant for adults only.
It's certainly not meant for everyone, and is definitely not meant for kids, but its edgy humor may appeal to many adults and older teens.
Our Members Say
See all 28 member reviews
Most Recent Reviews
-
I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
-
I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it
Edgy, Smart, Intelligent Satire; For Mature (and Socially-Aware) Viewers
The Boondocks is a sharp, biting, culturally-relevant satire following the exploits of young, socially-aware Freedom Fighter Huey Freeman (he reminds me of myself a bit), and wannabe gangsta rapper Riley Freeman, as well as their clueless Granddad and "Uncle Tom" caricature, Uncle Remus. The humor on the series is dark, cynical, edgy, and in-your-face. There are no holds barred; episodes have dealt with child labor, pedophilia (R. Kelly trial), racism, exploitation, prison rape, gang violence, and several other hot-button issues - all seen through the eyes of jaded 10-year-old Huey Freeman. Strong language is used constantly, especially "the N-word", which Aaron McGruder includes on the show to give it a more "signature" feel, since many blacks use the word in their day-to-day vocabulary. The humor on this series will not be appreciated by those who tend to shy away from serious issues, but, for those who like their comedy extra-intelligent, super-witty, and ultra-dark, The Boondocks is a modern classic, and easily one of the best animated series ever produced for American television. Rednecks and soccer moms should look elsewhere. And remember: "We could all be reading a book right now."
-
I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
Adults Only- That's why it's on Adult Swim!
This show is meant for teens who can understand that the racist comments aren't meant to be used by them. They also need to understand that the acts of violence on this show are not really just because of their race, although it is implied in the show.
-
I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
Adults Only- That's why it's on Adult Swim!
This show is meant for teens who can understand that the racist comments aren't meant to be used by them. They also need to understand that the acts of violence on this show are not really just because of their race, although it is implied in the show.
-
I rate this title iffy for age 16 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
not for little kids, but i watch it
this iz ma show! huey iz always the good one, while the other characters are all ghetto. this show iz just one big racial joke. they make black & white jokes nonstop.that's not all. countless fights with drugs, guns, money and blood. you find this show in your local newspaper so it isn't all that bad.
Give Recommendations, Get Them, Too!
Become a member and get recommendations from other parents based on your child's age.Tell us your child's age:
Already a member? Log inOur Members Rate It
Ratings at a Glance
| 100% | of parents don't feel there are good role models |
| 100% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
| 100% | of parents say there's too much drinking, drugs, or smoking |
| 100% | of parents say it has language their kids can't use |
| 100% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
Have you seen it?
For Your Family
Get age-based recommendations for your kids:
Customize based on your child's age
