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Lucy, Daughter of the Devil

(Rated TV-MA, Comedy, Starring H. Jon Benjamin, Melissa Bardin Galsky, Jessi Klein, Where to watch: Cartoon Network, Online)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 15, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 15.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Devilishly funny, button-pushing 'toon. No kids.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 15–18

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Paradoxically, the meanest character on the show is a nun; here, the more evil a character is, the more they want to be liked.

  • Violence:

    A nun graphically kills characters who annoys her. Satan attacks people who attack/upset Lucy, sometimes bloodily. Lucy's dog has a menacing evil spirit inside it (which, at one point, urges a character to jump out a window -- which he does, reusulting in a spout of cartoon blood).

  • Sex:

    Jesus tells a follower he's going to have sex with her (though he uses stronger language to express it...); he's then shown doing so via an animated (literally) sex scene. Other scenes include off-screen sex noises, the bouncing foot of a bed, flirting, and kissing.

  • Language:

    Plenty of bleeped words, plus several that aren't, including "douche bag," "hell," etc.

  • Consumerism:

    If anything, a parody of over-commercialism.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    The show is primarily set in a restaurant/bar; at one point characters travel to Burning Man and indulge in all kinds of chemical treats. Satan sings the praises of appletinis.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Lucy, Daughter of the Devil

Parents need to know that this devious, darkly funny animated series is part of Cartoon Network's "Adult Swim" lineup for good reason. Like many of its fellow AS shows, it seems designed to shock as many viewers as possible in as little time as possible: Sex (non-explicit), drugs, and rock and roll all abound, as do abrupt violence (don't be surprised to see gouts of animated blood), salty language (the strongest words are bleeped), religious irreverence, ironic social commentary, and rapid-fire pop culture references. (In other words, teens are probably going to love it...)

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how the media typically treats religion. Can you think of other TV shows and movies that take an irreverent approach to faith and dogma? What message does that angle send to viewers? Is it one you agree with? Why or why not? What's the purpose of intentionally trying to offend certain groups of people? Parents and teens who watch this show together might find that it could be a springboard for discussions about religious sensitivity.
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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 16
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    I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give it 4.0

    Good Show

    An overall good show, but how it gets 3 more stars than Superjail, I have no idea. Most episodes get a 14+, but the sex toy factory one is slightly more explicit.

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

    This is a real good show.

    This is a typical TVMA program that's witty and funny.

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