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Skyland

(Rated TV-Y7, Children, cartoons, & animation, Starring Phoebe McAuley, Tim Hamaguchi, Juan Chioran, Where to watch: Nicktoons, Online)
  • 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

    Good battles evil in Star Wars-esque 'toon.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 8 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Strong female characters are prevalent, and the good guys always work for the greater good even when it means a sacrifice on their part.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Explosive battles between spacecraft and among humans and robots, though no humans are injured. One character uses a boomerang to slice through robots.
  • 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 Skyland

Parents need to know that this futuristic cartoon centers on the ongoing struggle between a dominant evil empire and a small group of civic-minded rebels. Some of the characters have special powers like telekinesis that they use to battle their enemies (both human and robotic), and the sky is often filled with warring spacecraft attempting to shoot each other down. Add to this the emotional struggle of a mother separated from her kids when she's kidnapped by the bad guys, and it's clear that this one's not for the littlest viewers. That said, the show's strong characters (especially the female ones) and intriguing, Star Wars-like storyline combine to make this a fun choice for tweens to adults.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about different systems of government. What does democracy mean? How do Americans participate in our own democracy? How do your kids participate in democracy in their lives? What are some other ways countries are governed? How are the various systems different? What are the advantages and drawbacks of each? Also, for kids who've seen the Star Wars films, how is this series similar to those movies? Do you think that's on purpose?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    ^_^

    Love this show so much!!!! I was SO dissapointed when Nicktoons Network canceled it :( Now I can't seem to find it on USA TV :( A really great show!!! I really don't know what else to say. I highly recamend it for anyone over age 8 ^_^

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    skyland is wicked!

    skyland is about the sphere vs rebels, lala is is the dauter of the qween of skyland.Anyway it is so cool! {watch at citv on saturday morning good luck!}

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Arizona
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    THIS

    THIS SHOW IS GOOD. COULD THIS RELLY HAPEN?

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