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Moral Orel
(Rated TV-MA, Comedy, Starring Carolyn Lawrence, Jay Johnston, Britta Phillips, Where to watch: Cartoon Network, DVD, Download)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 15, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 15. -
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Common Sense says
Older teens can tackle this 'toon's adult themes.
updated 07.04.08
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 15–18
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What Parents Need to Know
About Moral Orel
Parents need to know that while this satirical Cartoon Network comedy is animated, it's part of the Adult Swim lineup for a reason: It's rife with graphic humor and isn't appropriate for young children. (For example, when the 11-year-old Orel takes a drag from his very first crack pipe, he snaps at his talking Jesus figurine and tells him to shut up.) Troubling content aside, however, the show can serve as a way for parents and older teens to talk about the pitfalls of religious fanaticism -- although families who are deeply religious may find the program offensive.
Read our full review by Kari Croop
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the ways in which religious dogma can be misinterpreted by those with good intentions. Does a person who is considered to be religious always act morally? What statement are the creators of this series making about the state of modern-day Christianity? How does this cartoon compare with Davey and Goliath, the early 1960s animated series it gently parodies?
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Lives in FloridaI rate this title on for age 12 and give itIt's not that bad
Lives in Rhode IslandI rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it"A very good show"
While I agree that the very first season of this show was really nothing more then cheap gags and stabs at religion, and NOT for kids, the second and third seasons were some of the best I've ever seen. Oral's father really takes the spotlight in the show, and although not the most appropriate "Moral Orel" can really show how people can basiclly ruin their own lives. And of course. "God works in mysterious ways."
I rate this title iffy for age 16 and give itMeh
I've watched a few episodes, but I really just couldn't get into it. There's a big 'who cares' factor.
Lives in PennsylvaniaI rate this title on for age 15 and give itThe Best Adult Swim Show Ever!
Ok so i have been a big fan of the show since it came out! I think that if you actually watch more than one episode, that you will see the leasons of the show. There is more meaning to it then most ppl think. The last episode made me cry the most, because it made me happy to see Moral all grown up and taking care of his children! FUCK ALL YOU HATERS
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