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Lloyd in Space

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 7; suggested age 7.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Space teen copes with intergalactic boredom.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 7 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Lloyd is a relatable character who faces a lot of the issues real adolescents deal with. The series teaches useful lessons about responsibility, thinking before you act, and taking friends' recommendations with a grain of salt.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    No graphic violence, but Lloyd does get teased by the school bully.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

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

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Lloyd in Space

Parents need to know that this animated series follows the life of a 13-year-old alien who's trying to learn some life lessons while having a little fun. The show is both charming and heartwarming as it tells the age-old stories of adolescence. Kids will enjoy watching Lloyd deal with the same kinds of things they do -- friends, pressure, embarrassment, forgiveness, and even how to handle getting rejected by your first crush.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the daily challenges Lloyd faces as an alien teen in the distant future. How does his life compare to contemporary kids' lives? Does being an alien set him apart from his peers? Do you think the future will be easier or more difficult? Why? Do you think teenagers will be the same? What futuristic innovations do you hope will happen in your lifetime?

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    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

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