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Jimmy Two Shoes

(Rated TV-Y7, Children, cartoons, & animation, Starring Sean Cullen, Brian Froud, Where to watch: Disney XD, Online)
  • 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?

    2.0
  • Common Sense says

    Uninspiring cartoon looks for laughs in slapstick, misery.

Themes in this show include:   emotional abuse

Why We Rated This on for Ages 9 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    The show's central feelings are unpleasantness and misery; they're played for humor, but it's still kind of a downer. Many characters behave poorly to others, and conflict resolution leans toward violent methods.
  • Role models:

    Lucius Heinous the Seventh's goal is to make life as miserable as possible for everyone. Jimmy's best friends are a devious girl named Heloise, who seems happiest when playing mean tricks on others, and Lucius' son Beezy, whose father sees him as something of a failure for his inability to cause maximum misery. On the upside, Jimmy himself is an upbeat guy who's determined to find fun and excitement.
  • Violence:

    A fair amount of cartoon-style slapstick violence.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

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

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Jimmy Two Shoes

Parents need to know that this cartoon is set in an unpleasant land that's run by a man whose mission is to make life as miserable as possible for everyone who lives there. He frequently berates his son for his ineptitude at causing said misery. The show's hero -- an irrepressible, happy-go-lucky spirit determined to find fun and excitement wherever he goes -- is the odd kid out in this foul town. The show includes a fair bit of cartoonish, slapstick violence, and, aside from Jimmy, there aren't many characters who can be considered role models.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about whether it's important for all kids' shows to have a message. Are "just for fun" shows OK, too?
  • Which group do you think this one falls into? Does it send kids any messages? If so, what are they?
  • What do you think of the values that Lucius is trying to teach Beezy? Do you think that young kids will understand that Lucius' goal of causing misery isn't OK in the real world?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Washington
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 5.0

    Some bad role models, but still good

    This show is very entertaining. It might not have the best messages but it is still a good show

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in California
    I rate this title off for age 9 and give it 1.0
    My concerns are:
    • Negative message

    No point at all!

    Really stupid off for everyone.

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Excessive consumerism
    • Negative message

    • My highlights are:
    • Good role models

    What it has

    I like this. They are funny.

  4. Adult Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 5.0

    lol

    Great show. Absolutely great. Smart writing. Funny characters. Very entertaining.

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