This show is something that even younger kids won't enjoy. In the Emperor's New School, Kuzko, from the original movie The Emperor's New Groove, is a bit more different from the film. He's so self-conceited, rude, selfish, and ugh!!!! So annoying! I mean, let's be real here! Do you want your child to turn out like Kuzco who thinks only about himself? The answer is probably no. This show doesn't teach any lessons and I don't recommend it to anyone; especially younger children who are SUPPOSED to be learning RIGHT FROM WRONG!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Just horrible, don't waste your time.
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The Emperor's New School
(Rated TV-G, Children, cartoons, & animation, Starring Patrick Warburton, Jessica Di Cicco, J.P. Manoux, Where to watch: Disney Channel, Download)
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Common Sense says
Lackluster cartoon based on the animated movie.
updated 07.04.08
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 6–8
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What Parents Need to Know
About The Emperor's New School
Parents need to know that this show is intended for entertainment purposes only -- despite the potentially interesting and educational setting (an Incan empire), there's no learning about history or the culture of these people. The main character, Kuzco, is a self-absorbed teen. He lies and cheats in order to secure his high school diploma. He's also disrespectful to adults.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about why Kuzco faces challenges with friends and administrators at school and what changes he could make to be more likable. Could his terrible attitude and actions be a way to cover up his normal adolescent feelings of insecurity? Would kids want to be friends with someone like Kuzco given how he treats others?
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Lives in OhioI rate this title off for age 17 and give itUgh. Just horrible.
Lives in CaliforniaI rate this title iffy for age 7 and give itStupid--Don't waste your time!
It's boring, rarely funny, and conceited Kuzco only talks about Malina,the hottie-hot-hottie, and himself. I would'nt waste my time with this annoying show!
Lives in ColoradoI rate this title off for age 2 and give itreally dumb
i know it is a disney show but it is dumb. all it is is social behavior. its just not right. the dumb greety empire. it has dumb humor. disney is pretty stuoid some of the shows they put out there
- Lives in MarylandI rate this title on for age 5 and give it
My Grandchildren and I cuddle up and enjoy this show
All my Grandchildren and I have loved The Emperors New Groove and Kronk's New Groove from the git-go. This show is a cute spin off. It is pure entertainment. It provides a "plot" and a "conclusion" mostly about Kuzco learning something about life. I think it does have a social-moral message. The characters are loveable, and even Izma is a source of humor. The show doesn't talk up or down to children. Mine are 4 and 9, and each enjoys it equally. Nothing in it offends, and it is not boring and contrived as many of the "kid" shows are to me. Because it is a cartoon. No violence, and jokes a kid can get. I just wish they would make more episodes. And put them it out on DVD soon. They are fun.
- Lives in South CarolinaI rate this title off for age 5 and give it
The Emperor's New School
Sexual Content (Off): Over-the-top flirting, sometimes sexual in nature ("Feel free to touch me at any time"). A female character is referred to as a "hottie hot hottie". Violence (Not an Issue): None. Language (Not an Issue): None. Social Behavior (Off): Kuzco is extremely disrespectful towards everyone, even those who go out of their way to help him (he is never punished for his behavior). He lies and cheats, and almost always gets his way. Commercialism (Not an Issue): None. Drug/Alcohol/Tobacco (Not an Issue): None.
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