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Spider-Man: The New Animated Series

(Rated TV-PG, Children, cartoons, & animation, Starring Neil Patrick Harris, Ian Ziering, Lisa Loeb, Where to watch: Kabillion, DVD, Download)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 9; suggested age 9.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Spidey grows up in 'toon best for older kids+.

updated 07.04.08

Why We Rated This on for Ages 9 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Peter Parker is a good guy with good values. As Spider-Man, he always fights on the side of good. Meanwhile, villains are mean, violent, insulting, and criminal -- clearly "bad" guys.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Lots of tense violence and big, exaggerated weapons, bombs, and explosions. But there's no blood, and no one ever seems significantly hurt.
  • Sex:

    Exaggerated female figures, exposed flesh, sexy flirtation, guys checking out women, mild sexual innuendo, occasional kissing, an apparent co-ed sleepover.
  • Language:

    Peter Parker says "holy crap!" in at least one episode.
  • Consumerism:

    There's lots of Spidey merchandise out there for young fans.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    College-age characters sometimes go out for cocktails.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Spider-Man: The New Animated Series

Parents need to know that Peter Parker (aka Spider-Man) is college-aged in this animated series spun off of the hit big-screen movie. He dates, kisses, and even allows a woman to sleep over at his apartment (speaking of which, most of the female characters have exaggerated figures, often with exposed flesh or generous bosoms). Spidey's battle against evil results in lots of cartoon violence, including villains wielding gigantic guns and regular near-death experiences, though all of the scenes are bloodless. Some scenes show Peter and his friends drinking cocktails.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about violence. What kind of violence is featured in this show? What would the effects of that kind of violence be if it weren't a cartoon? Kids: Does watching fighting in a cartoon ever make you feel more energetic or hyper? What do you think that means? Families can also compare the show to the Tobey Maguire movies. Which do you like better? Why?
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  1. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Michigan
    I rate this title off for age 10 and give it 1.0

    No for young kids

    I put this on for my kids (Ages 6 and 4) who really like spiderman. I sat down to watch it with them. The opening scene was a very busty woman in lycra, who made a comment about another woman's breasts. A couple of minutes later, Spiderman says "Damn it". I turned to show off at that point. If that is what is contained in the first 5 minutes, I don't care to see the rest.

  2. Kid Reviewer
    Age 8
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

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