Teen Titans - TV-Y7

All action all the time -- not for all viewers.

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Common Sense rates it
3
Seen the show?
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  • TV Rating: TV-Y7
  • Network: Cartoon Network
  • Cast: Tara Strong, Greg Cipes, Scott Menville
  • Genre: Children, Cartoons, & Animation
  • >Available On: DVD,Download

Parents need to know

Parents need to know that, if kids are affected by prolonged battle scenes, this show isn't the best bet for them. In fact, little else happens in this show besides violent confrontations. Sure, it's made in the martial arts tradition, where little blood is shown, and skill in battle is rewarded. Sure, it's a super slick cartoon full of dramatic shadows, gothic images and amazing graphics. Sure, your kid is going to want to watch it. But be aware that this show is all about the fight scenes.

Families can talk about how the show's violent scenes make kids feel. Do you think these fight scenes are intended only to entertain, or are they trying to teach you something about strength, honor, teamwork, and tradition? Does it make you want to learn more about the martial arts? What do these fighters have in common with more traditional superheroes, and how do they differ?

Message

Social Behavior:

Isn't there more to life than fighting?

Consumerism:

Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco:

Violence

This show is devoted to the good vs. evil principle. Three-quarters of the show has the characters engaged in battle.

Sex

Language

"Kick butt" is about the worst.

Common Sense says

What's the story?

Reviewed by Joly Herman

TEEN TITANS combines Japanese manga-style graphics with old-school Marvel Comics superheroes. The madcap pace of the comic moments combined with the interesting character quirks of the superheroes can be entertaining. On the other hand, these teens didn't get together to bond as friends -- they came to fight. And fight they do. Questions of honor, loyalty, friendship, strength, and capacity pop up in each episode. However, each episode also sees a member kidnapped, coerced, ridiculed, or tortured by "evil" forces.

Is it any good?

3

Though the male characters dominate the show, the female characters can be equally powerful. They bond with their male comrades in platonic relationships, which puts them on equal footing. Yet if it takes full-out war to bring females on par with men, then perhaps this equality is not worth the consequences. Teen Titans is seductive because it looks so awesome, but, frankly, there's so much violence that parents might think twice about letting it into the home on a regular basis -- if at all.

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Parents and kids say

All Reviews

There are 57 reviews.

5


Posted on 07/25/08 by oyuky m Kid contributor, age 13

I'm sad it ended

it was a good show that appeals to more than just one age group. although some things aren't very appropriate for very young children. I guess its best for tweens since there is romantic moments, kissing, crushes and there are also violent fights, betrayel, harsh treatment and just plain evil characters.
5

Posted on 07/16/08 by Anonymous Kid contributor, age 13

this show was awesome

i wish they didn't have to cancel it. im guessing they canceled it for making a different show called ben 10. if so, then boo ben 10
5

Posted on 03/13/08 by Anonymous Adult contributor

And that's FANTASY violence.

First off, even I watch this show. It's something my kids talk about and enjoy. One episode, a character (d**k Grayson) goes insane and has some hallucinations due to some chemical powder. I mean, If it was live action, of course I wouldn't let them watch it. But remember watching Batman when you were a kid? Getting the bad guys? We all watched that rot and here we are now. HELLO IN THERE? Look where you snobs are now! Second, It's something Dad can marvel about because he can go, "Hey, isn't that Robin? Where the hell is Batman?" And you gotta agree, that is pretty fun to watch.
5


Posted on 02/18/08 by teentitansgo Kid contributor, age 16

Whoever thinks this is too violent is Grandma.

Teen Titans is not bad. It is very wholesome, for all the characters look out for each other and treat each other like family. Common Sense, I am afraid that you just watched the very very important episode called "The end" and the girl called Raven wanted to save her family, but believed that she was a horrible person inside, but in the end, she found out she could use her powers for good, too. Or maybe you saw "Aftershock" part 1, and you lost it in the middle of the episode. But it was the same story in part 2. In the teen titans movie, there is one kiss, but it was the kiss we were all waiting for anyway. As you can see, the teen titans are a sweet bunch, and to them there is more than fighting in life, there is family.
2


Posted on 01/18/08 by Apostle Kid contributor, age 16

OK, but unnecessary.

I used to watch this show all the time, and, well, I probably shouldn't have. It is good, but they end it too soon with only sixty-five episodes where most shows have at least eighty. As far as the content goes, sexual content will be a problem as Starfire wears a rather revealing outfit, and, obviously, is the one every boy likes. Violence is terrible and most of the time, characters seem to fight just to fight. While most of the time for a noble purpose, Robin loses his tempor often, and the other Titans also tend to go overboard in fighting, expecially when it comes to fighting Slade. It is also obvious, they enjoy killing their enemies, and Cyborg even tries to kill Slade in one episode only to have Slade destroy his weapon. Enemies will die often, and the second to last episode, they kill EVERY enemy except Slade, Brother Blood (shouldn't that give a clue), and RedX. The final espisode, Beast Boy goes after a robotic Slade hoping to kill the actual Slade. Also, Cyborg defeats Blood by pulling off his hands and later having Blood's arms shattering off. While there are morals put in this show, this show doesn't punish crimes the way it should, and there is a lot of arguing, insults, and other unnecessary stuff. Although this is considered a children's show, I would say that no one should watch it.
5


Posted on 11/14/07 by Mojo02 Kid contributor, age 11

great show

This is a great show. It is scary at times so I don't think anyone under 9 should see it.
4


Posted on 09/25/07 by artrock Adult contributor

Great Show.. he's a Musician Too!!!`

You can listen to his new song Free Mee from his new group Cipes and the People. http://vista.streamguys.com/jspiewak/cipes_free.wma
2


Posted on 08/06/07 by Mem Adult contributor
5


Posted on 06/18/07 by starfire962 Kid contributor, age 11
5


Posted on 05/06/07 by schuymarch1 Kid contributor, age 13

A Great Action Series!

This is a real great action packed show. Go Robin!

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Adult Reviews

There are 34 reviews.

5

Posted on 03/13/08 by Anonymous Adult contributor

And that's FANTASY violence.

First off, even I watch this show. It's something my kids talk about and enjoy. One episode, a character (d**k Grayson) goes insane and has some hallucinations due to some chemical powder. I mean, If it was live action, of course I wouldn't let them watch it. But remember watching Batman when you were a kid? Getting the bad guys? We all watched that rot and here we are now. HELLO IN THERE? Look where you snobs are now! Second, It's something Dad can marvel about because he can go, "Hey, isn't that Robin? Where the hell is Batman?" And you gotta agree, that is pretty fun to watch.
4


Posted on 09/25/07 by artrock Adult contributor

Great Show.. he's a Musician Too!!!`

You can listen to his new song Free Mee from his new group Cipes and the People. http://vista.streamguys.com/jspiewak/cipes_free.wma
2


Posted on 08/06/07 by Mem Adult contributor
5

Posted on 03/30/07 by Anonymous Adult contributor

5

Posted on 11/26/06 by Anonymous Adult contributor

4


Posted on 09/24/06 by Adult contributor

I enjoyed it

This show is verry.Bu the guns should not be in it.Who out there rightmind would let the 3 year old watch it becuase it's like exposing to south park
5

Posted on 07/10/06 by Anonymous Adult contributor

5

Posted on 06/11/06 by Anonymous Adult contributor

2


Posted on 05/16/06 by beingvenus Adult contributor

blech

what an awful show. If you can get past the slick graphics and the familiar characters you are left with very little substance and a whole lot of unnessary violence.
5


Posted on 10/18/05 by Adult contributor

i think this is a good program. it keeps myself and my children entertained. it shows only good things and no bad language.
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Kids Reviews

There are 23 reviews.

5


Posted on 07/25/08 by oyuky m Kid contributor, age 13

I'm sad it ended

it was a good show that appeals to more than just one age group. although some things aren't very appropriate for very young children. I guess its best for tweens since there is romantic moments, kissing, crushes and there are also violent fights, betrayel, harsh treatment and just plain evil characters.
5

Posted on 07/16/08 by Anonymous Kid contributor, age 13

this show was awesome

i wish they didn't have to cancel it. im guessing they canceled it for making a different show called ben 10. if so, then boo ben 10
5


Posted on 02/18/08 by teentitansgo Kid contributor, age 16

Whoever thinks this is too violent is Grandma.

Teen Titans is not bad. It is very wholesome, for all the characters look out for each other and treat each other like family. Common Sense, I am afraid that you just watched the very very important episode called "The end" and the girl called Raven wanted to save her family, but believed that she was a horrible person inside, but in the end, she found out she could use her powers for good, too. Or maybe you saw "Aftershock" part 1, and you lost it in the middle of the episode. But it was the same story in part 2. In the teen titans movie, there is one kiss, but it was the kiss we were all waiting for anyway. As you can see, the teen titans are a sweet bunch, and to them there is more than fighting in life, there is family.
2


Posted on 01/18/08 by Apostle Kid contributor, age 16

OK, but unnecessary.

I used to watch this show all the time, and, well, I probably shouldn't have. It is good, but they end it too soon with only sixty-five episodes where most shows have at least eighty. As far as the content goes, sexual content will be a problem as Starfire wears a rather revealing outfit, and, obviously, is the one every boy likes. Violence is terrible and most of the time, characters seem to fight just to fight. While most of the time for a noble purpose, Robin loses his tempor often, and the other Titans also tend to go overboard in fighting, expecially when it comes to fighting Slade. It is also obvious, they enjoy killing their enemies, and Cyborg even tries to kill Slade in one episode only to have Slade destroy his weapon. Enemies will die often, and the second to last episode, they kill EVERY enemy except Slade, Brother Blood (shouldn't that give a clue), and RedX. The final espisode, Beast Boy goes after a robotic Slade hoping to kill the actual Slade. Also, Cyborg defeats Blood by pulling off his hands and later having Blood's arms shattering off. While there are morals put in this show, this show doesn't punish crimes the way it should, and there is a lot of arguing, insults, and other unnecessary stuff. Although this is considered a children's show, I would say that no one should watch it.
5


Posted on 11/14/07 by Mojo02 Kid contributor, age 11

great show

This is a great show. It is scary at times so I don't think anyone under 9 should see it.
5


Posted on 06/18/07 by starfire962 Kid contributor, age 11
5


Posted on 05/06/07 by schuymarch1 Kid contributor, age 13

A Great Action Series!

This is a real great action packed show. Go Robin!
5

Posted on 12/12/06 by Anonymous Kid contributor, age 15

Teen Titans

It's a good show for the older age group,but not something you would want to show to your real young kids.And in the show they do make it clear they are friends but one of them(Raven)has trust issues,but if watched season three and four you would see why.
5


Posted on 10/21/06 by Creepie Kid contributor, age 13

I love this

I've loved this show for about two years now. It's been cancelled now, but I love it to pieces. I'm an 8th grader, and people make fun of me for liking it, but they don't bother me. They're just missing out on a good show. ( As IF MTV is any better :P )
3


Posted on 10/19/06 by willoton Kid contributor, age 9

Just another cartoon.

There's not anything bad in it, but after awhile it's boring. I mean, the everyday problems they face make it sorta predictable. I don't think it's anything great.
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