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Kid vs. Kat

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 7; suggested age 7.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Feline's evil schemes are outrageous -- but fun for kids.

Themes in this show include:   revenge

Why We Rated This on for Ages 7 and Up

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    No specific educational content.
 

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    The show isn't out to teach any particular lessons -- the sole goal is entertainment. That said, the characters do tend toward violence as a form of conflict resolution, and there's plenty of plotting and scheming.
  • Role models:

    Kat is always trying to kill Coop. Coop's dad is oblivious not only to Kat's malicious intentions but also to his whiny daughter's manipulative skills -- which she routinely wields on him.
  • Violence & scariness:

    Lots of exaggerated cartoon violence. There are physical brawls between Coop and the vicious cat, and the cat routinely attempts to kill Coop by crushing him with boulders, causing explosions, slashing him with razor-sharp claws, etc. But Coop is never worse for the wear, always escaping with only a few cuts and scrapes.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

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

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Kid vs. Kat

Parents need to know that this larger-than-life cartoon centers on an evil cat's attempts to annihilate a young boy, so exaggerated cartoon violence -- like boisterous physical brawls and explosions -- is common. None of this content will be new to the show's targeted audience of grade schoolers, but it's worth noting. The focus here is clearly on entertainment over reality and/or positive messages, but if you don't mind that, your kids will probably enjoy the duo's antics.

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    Good cartoon

    I love this show, alot of people love Kat, and so do I!

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title iffy for age 7 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Negative message

    • My highlights are:
    • Good role models

    What it has

    I like it. They decorated the characters good.

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Oregon
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 4.0

    Oddly, I relate to Coop's scenario(s) with Kat.

    The first time I watched this, it wasn't the Pilot, but still, I relate to it. Well, minus the fact that the Cat is an alien, that is. Anyways, Pros and Cons time. Pros: It relates to my issues with my Cat (and probably a few other Cat owner's issues) It's Canadian, and it's amazing what Mr. Kat can accomplish. Cons: No substance (Which is the point of most Cartoon shows) The Kat pouncing up "could" be frightening (Which, to be honest, a real Cat pouncing at you with all claws is MUCH more frightening.) and that's about it. Overall, 4/5.

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Georgia
    I rate this title on for age 17 and give it 5.0

    is great

    the best cartoon

  5. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 1.0

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