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Kenny the Shark

(Rated TV-Y7, Children, cartoons, & animation, Starring Perry Wolberg, Where to watch: Discovery Kids, Online)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 4, age appropriate for kids over 6; suggested age 6.
  • Is it any good?

    2.0
  • Common Sense says

    Shark tale OK, but offers little splash for kids.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 6 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Some cartoony mayhem, but nothing major.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Lots of on-screen promotions for other shows.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Kenny the Shark

Parents need to know that a young girl gets a huge shark as a pet and -- surprise, surprise -- mayhem ensues! The premise is so absurd that it's more weird than amusing. The shark is bumbling and insecure and constantly getting into trouble. The storyline, even for a cartoon, seems tired and overdone.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how to deal with bullies and building up kids' self-confidence. What intrigues kids about this cartoon, compared to other, similar programs? Are the ridiculous situations over the top, even for an animated series?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Great Cartoon

    Parents need to know that this show gives good messages on friendship and kat's parents try hard for her.

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 4.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational

    Educates kids 6 and up, and fun for kids.

    It's not the best thing for young children because there humor does not relate to TV-Y. But it's still fun and educational. 6 year olds are not really older children yet. But there is nothing wrong with 6 year olds watching this. This show is also TV-Y7 because they teach it in a type of way that's not the best for young children including mayhem and stuff. But still GREAT AND FUNNY SHOW.

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 4 and give it 5.0

    Great job

    I think the show should be TV-Y. The "Is it any good review is wrong". It is Educational

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