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Mystery Hunters

(Rated TV-Y7, Educational, Where to watch: Discovery Kids)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Entertaining newsmagazine to delight youngsters.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 8 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    The show investigates paranormal mysteries, so there are mildly violent scenes that, although they don't involve guns or weapons, might scare very young children.

  • 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 Mystery Hunters

Parents need to know that each episode of this paranormal newsmagazine series includes historical reenactments involving ghosts, witches, and the like, some of which might frighten very young or very sensitive kids.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the paranormal. Do ghosts exist? Can you believe everything you hear? How do you decide if a story is true or not?
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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Kenny455
    Lives in Michigan
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0

    Russian Princess: Anastasia Ramanov

    Hi my name is Kenny Hartwick and it is very scary when you watch it at night if you live in Portland, Michigan. Well it is very scary

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    marhiya
    Lives in Arizona
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

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  3. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    BobbyB
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Best show ever!

    Hi, my name is Katrina Lyon, I just stated to watch it around june and I love it more than any other show. I'm into to mystery so much and love Cristina, Araya, and Doubting Dave. BEST SHOW EVER!

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  4. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    chao
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

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  5. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    noick
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    I LOVE MYSTERY HUNTER

    I JUST LOVE MYSTERY HUNTERS IT IS SUCH A GOOD SHOW ESPICIALLY THE SALEM WITCHES AND SHAKESPERE ONE THOSE TWO ARE AWSOME

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