What an awesome show! It's filled with action and comedy but if you think about it kids can learn mytholigy and stuff.
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Martin Mystery
(Rated TV-Y7-FV, Children, cartoons, & animation, Where to watch: Nicktoons)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8. -
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Common Sense says
Scooby-Doo meets X-Files; tweens OK.
updated 07.04.08
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 8 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Martin Mystery
Parents need to know that this show deals with aliens, the supernatural, and other strange, unexplained phenomena that young viewers may have questions about (and some may even be scared of). But the creepy subject matter is usually surrounded with enough silliness that it's not disturbing. The series is mostly action and goofy fun, with very little substance and no serious messages or moral lessons.
Read our full review by Larisa Wiseman
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the mystery in each episode and what kind of creature or phenomenon was involved. How did Martin and Diana handle the situation? Do you think this kind of situation could happen in real life? How would you handle it, assuming you didn't have any special powers, weapons, or gadgets? Another discussion topic could be Martin's immature behavior at school versus his behavior on assignment. What do you think of his boyish pranks? Why does Diana get so frustrated with him? How does his irresponsible behavior compare with the way he handles himself on missions?
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Lives in New YorkI rate this title on for age 2 and give itAn edge of your seat adventure filled with comedy.
- Lives inI rate this title on for age 2 and give it
The Best Show in the Universe!
Martin Mystery is the most amazing thing I've ever watched! There are just so many interesting and entertaining stuff to find in it, it's totally unbelievable how awesome this really is. Everyone should at least give it a shot and I'm sure you'll love it ;)
- Lives inI rate this title on for age 11 and give it
Intellectual and Truly Fascinating, Though a bit too much Violence
- Lives in IndianaI rate this title off for age 2 and give it
- Lives in New YorkI rate this title off for age 5 and give it
Too Subliminal
The first time I watched Martin Mystery with my 5 year old grandson I thought it was adventurous, but as we started to watch daily episodes I noticed strange under and over tones of chanting and demonic figures. I do like the main characters, (Martin, his sister and Java) I just don't get a good feeling about the monsters and how they are portrayed. And sometimes the characters themselves are transformed into evil and yes demonic foe.
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