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Time Warp

(Rated TV-PG, Educational, Starring Jeff Lieberman, Matt Kearney, Where to watch: Discovery Channel)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 7, age appropriate for kids over 9; suggested age 9.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Slo-mo stunts offer smashing good fun.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 9 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The show encourages curiosity -- one experiment is done simply because "it's never been done before." But the stunts can be dangerous and don't really reveal that much in the way of scientific principles.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Lots of things explode and/or people engage in dangerous activities (such as boxing and juggling chain saws), but no one gets hurt, and there are lots of warnings.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    There are jokes that reference drinking (for example, that it will be easier to juggle "after a few strategic beers"). Another experiment is based on a bar trick.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Time Warp

Parents need to know that this series often revolves around filming things blowing up -- but no one gets hurt, and there are lots of cautions/warnings. The show encourages curiosity, but there doesn't always seem to be a compelling scientific reason behind the experiments.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about why it's entertaining to watch things blow up. Does your interest in watching something like that depend on whether or not someone one gets hurt? Do you think shows like this are really teaching viewers that much about science, or are they using science education as an excuse to play with fireworks? Are the warnings not to try this stuff at home really that effective at discouraging kids?

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 16
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    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0
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    A good interesting show

    it's something good to watch with your famly

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Oregon
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 4.0

    interestin

    its very interesting

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 3.0

    Its OK

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