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Batman Beyond
- Boomerang, The Hub
- Genre: Kids' Animation
Common Sense Media says
There's a new Bat in town; violent, but stylish.
Parents say
QUALITY
Kids say
QUALITY
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this cartoon series features frequent, gruesome violence, including bloodshed and even body-part removal. Kids often look up to super heroes, but the ones depicted in this series are dark, angry, and violent. Younger kids are more likely to be scared than inspired.
What's the story?
BATMAN BEYOND explores the escapades of a maturing Bruce Wayne (voiced by Kevin Conroy) and his young protégé Terry McGinnis (Will Friedle), setting its futuristic animated action in 21st-century Gotham City. After rescuing Terry from a pack of Jokerz, Bruce becomes weakened by a recurring heart condition, leaving Terry to bring him back safely to Wayne Manor. When Terry discovers the Bat Cave and borrows the Batsuit to retaliate against his father's murderer, Bruce decides to train the high school student to be his successor. As crime rises in Gotham, more often than not Terry wears the suit while Bruce gives the orders.
Is it any good?
Parents beware: This series is chock full of ultimatums and bloodshed that's fairly graphic by cartoon standards. Battles are conducted with fists, cutthroat language, and revolutionary weapons -- death is a main ingredient in every episode. And Bruce Wayne often takes vengeance on his rivals as if he were a villain himself, a conflict that has always been part of Batman's dark, complicated personality.
When watching Batman Beyond, expect sinister storylines and hostile characters. Although the show's violence is glamorized, Terry shows utmost respect for his mentor, as well as other legendary heroes, such as Superman. It's stylishly and elegantly animated and has won lots of critical praise, but it's probably not the best fit for pre-tween viewers.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about what it means to be a hero. Do you need to have super powers to be a hero? Batman doesn't have traditional super powers -- how does he qualify as a superhero? Are Bruce Wayne and Terry McGinnis good role models? What makes them heroes? Who are your heroes and why?
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Flashy Super-hero cartoon.
This cartoon isn't the most recent, but taking place in the future means awesome graphics. And the show isn't THAT violent. The main character has Spider-man's humor. My fave Batman cartoon.
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OK for little kids, but more for tweens.
Batman beyond is a very good show that follows what happens to Bruce when he gets older. There is a positive message, but Bruce is a very negative old person, which is not that good. Not as violent as you think! Parents, please take the time to watch it with the kids. I also rated it a little sexy because there is some dancing that younger children do not need to see. There is a few kissing scenes, bad enough to make some people squirm.
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12+ should be able to watch
Well, the worst part of it is Terry (the "new" Batman) often makes journeys to the nightclub with his girlfriend. There can be seen flashing lights, tight dresses, and sometimes a couple balls are suspended from the ceiling with girls inside, dancing like everyone else.(Don't worry, all it shows are silhouettes. Terry also has some authority issues when learning from the original batman, but learns to respect authority, and Bruce Wayne (the original batman) grows to like him and becomes a father figure, considering Terry's father was murdered early on in the show...
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I dont think batman beyond is as dark as batman the animated series and batman new adventures but it does has violence but I don't really care about that.great show!
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Father and son show
My son and I love superhero shows and this is our favorite. It appeals to more mature minded children, and it is rewarding and intelligent for those viewers. There is violence, as you would expect, but it is not as extreme as the Batman films.
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HMM HARD TO SELECT AN AGE FOR ME BECAUSE TERRY(THE NEW BATMAN) GOES TO CLUBS AND HES A TEEN AND THERS LOTS OF KILLINGS AND IN THE UNCUT MOVIE BATGIRL ASKS HOOKERS HAVE THEY SEEN ROBIN BECAUSE JOKER KIDNAPED HIM AND THIS WAS IN THE FLASH BACK AND THERS A LOT OF BLOOD IN THE MOVIE AND JOKER DIES DIFFRENTLY IN THE UNCUT MOVIE HOW YOU ASK WELL IN THE UNCUT MOVIE JOKER IS SHOT TO DEATH AND ON TV (EDITED) HE FALLS AND HES HEAD COMES OF I GEUSS CAUSE THEY DONT SHOW IT SO IFFY FOR AGES 7 TO 9
UNLESS YOU DONT WANT YOUR KID TO SEE IT ITS UP TO YOU
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Kid, 12 years old
September 21, 2010
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Fine for the older tween
My older brother and I look at this show together sometimes, I must say he liked it more than I did but it's still I nice show. Some episodes may at times be sad, happy, fun, action packed, or just plain crazy but over all it's a show that feels better when you watch it with somebody.
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| Topics: | superheroes, adventures |
| TV rating: | TV-Y7 |
| Networks: | Boomerang, The Hub |
| Cast: | Kevin Conroy, Will Friedle |
| Genre: | Kids' Animation |
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