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Krod Mandoon and the Flaming Sword of Fire

(Rated TV-14, Comedy, Starring Matt Lucas, Sean Maguire, India de Beaufort, Where to watch: Comedy Central, Online)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 15; suggested age 13.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Silly swords 'n' sorcery spoof aims low and hits the target.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 13–15

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Krod and his daring band of freedom fighters stand up against an oppressive and sadistic tyrant. They're outnumbered and on the run, and the series portrays them as underdogs, fighting on the side of right. That said, there's lots of sophomoric behavior and humor, as well as stereotyping.

  • Role models:

    Many of the characters are defined by broad stereotypes. For example, Bruce is portrayed as a very effeminate gay character, and Aneka's defining trait seems to be that she's easy.

  • Violence:

    Plenty of swordfights and other mayhem, but it's all played more for slapstick laughs than for thrills. Some references to torture.

  • Sex:

    Plenty of sexual references. Aneka has a very open attitude toward sex; she pursues dalliances often and with a wide variety of partners and sometimes uses sex as a tool to gain information from her enemies. This is distressing to Krod, especially when the group discusses her habits.

  • Language:

    "Hell" is about as strong as it gets. Some references to "whores," and Aneka is sometimes referred to as a "slut."

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Some social drinking.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Krod Mandoon and the Flaming Sword of Fire

Parents need to know that this fantasy spoof has plenty of action, but the slapstick swordfights are played for laughs instead of thrills. Most of the characters are stock stereotypes or one-note cliches -- the sadistic overlord, the dumb giant, etc. -- including a few that might raise eyebrows, including an effeminate gay man and a woman whose defining trait seems to be her easy sexual availability. There's not too much swearing or nudity, but expect lots of lowbrow humor and sexual references and some drinking.

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  • Families can talk about spoofs and satire. How is a spoof different than a satire? Do you need to be familiar with the things a spoof is making fun of in order to enjoy the humor?
  • How does the show compare to big-screen send-ups of other genres, such as the Scary Movie franchise? What makes a spoof work?
  • How do the characters in this series compare to those in other movies and shows that feature wizards, magic, and swordfights?
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