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Futurama
- Comedy Central
- Genre: Comedy
Common Sense Media says
The Jetsons meet The Simpsons.
Parents say
QUALITY
Kids say
QUALITY
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that because this series' content can be unpredictable, it's not meant for younger kids. The language can be crass, there are allusions to sex, characters drink and make drug references, and there is some cartoon violence. In general, characters don't cross the line when it comes to disrespecting each other, which would put the show into a more menacing sci-fi genre. Instead, this is a successful comedy that keeps you wanting more.
What's the story?
FUTURAMA's premise goes like this: Philip Fry (voiced by Billy West) is a 20th-century pizza boy who makes a delivery to a cryogenic institute, gets frozen, and wakes up in the year 3001. Fry immediately falls in with his distant nephew, Professor Farnsworth (West again); one-eyed ship captain, Leela (Katey Sagal); and their intergalactic delivery crew. He ends up living with kleptomaniac robot Bender (John Di Maggio) and patching together a rag-tag family.
Is it any good?
Matt Groening, creator of The Simpsons, is also the mind behind Futurama, which takes place in the year 3001. Though his involvement with Futurama wasn't as consistent as it was with The Simpsons, Groening's influence is undeniably felt. Homer and Bart fans will enjoy seeing characters with familiar features; also familiar are the quick wit and unique plot lines. You never really know where this show is going, but you can expect a great ride.
The characters have a lot of character, which can make watching this series very entertaining. Jokes are funny, ironies are ironic, and all of the peripheral details offer bonus laughs -- even book covers, signs, newspaper headlines, and other bits of media featured in the background carry witticisms. But parents should watch out: Anything and everything can happen, and the series' unpredictable nature results in a broad range of potential red flags.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about what the "future" means and why so much hope is pinned to it. The show's fictional world is diverse -- one topic to raise is how tolerant the average Joe has to be to allow this vision of society to exist. Can robots conceivably be part of human society? Teens might also have fun comparing this show to its TV "cousin," The Simpsons. How are the two shows alike? How are they different?
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Kid, 12 years old
May 14, 2011
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This show is really funny compared to The Simpsons!!! This show has really bad swearing like c***, b******, h***, d***, and a**. This also has a lot of drinking, for example, champagne (Zap Branninigan pronounces it literally), wine, "Slurm", and beer. This also made references to The Simpsons, so this has consumerism. Overall, this show is really iffy for 11, but age appropriate. This is the same for the movies. So for now: BITE MY SHINY METAL A**!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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drinking and smoking robbery and cheekily steels of his friends sometimes by bender he uses language like ass b*stard crap and sl*t. sexual words are used its a futuristic adult version of the simpsons
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Another Classic by Matt Groening
This show is very funny and I have been watching it for about a year or 2 now. It is very funny but has a bit of an edgy side. For older pre-teens it should be okay and for younger kids, the innuendo and stuff will fly over their little heads. But if younger than 11 watch with parents!!
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Better than the Simpsons, In my mind!
This show is very funny! Parents, if you child hasn't seen it, get them the DVD. Ok, There is some Iffy Sexual Content, Usually from Zap Branagin, but nothing to Inapropriate. One episode is all about some aliens trying to get Fry's "Lower Horn," is one of the More inapropriate Episodes. There is some Violence, but it's nothing a 7 year-old hasn't seen. For Language, Bender, and A character Named "Mom," Swear in every episode. BUT, It isn't HORRABLE! The Characters can be Sexist towards Leela in some Episodes, but she usually proves them wrong. Overall, Let your 12 year old see it!
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A funny cartoon for teens and young adults~
Definitely NOT a show for younger kids, probably not too great for tweens either. I started watching this show when I was twelve and I instantly loved it. Although the comedy is crude and some jokes can be insulting to certain people, I think this show is really funny and great entertainment.
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Its Ok.
All My Concerns Are The Sexual Content.If You Watch The Old Ones They're OK.
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Kid, 9 years old
November 26, 2011
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Futurama and The Simpsons vs. Family Guy
I love this show. I watch it with my mom all of the time. I watch every episode I can considering I am limited to only certain episodes. This is 50 - 50 TV-14 v TV-PG though currently on tv most TV-14 episodes. This is a great show for over 10. Much better than Family Guy. Although I cant watch it it looks stupid. Watch "The Simpsons" on fox.
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Not for under 11
Great show.However its unpredictable.Sometimes it's okay but sometimes its really inappropriate.I think 12+ or a mature 11 year old.
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Program for kids!
This Program is very,very suitable for any age. Its funny and humorous and has some brilliant jokes with no inappropriate language. Exactly the same as "the Simpsons".
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Epic.
This is my favorite show. Its like the simpson and family guy combined, but in the future. Even my 8 yr old sister loves it, all the innuendo goes in one ear and out the other.
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| TV rating: | TV-PG |
| Network: | Comedy Central |
| Cast: | Billy West, Katey Sagal, Phil LaMarr |
| Genre: | Comedy |
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