Average Rating by Parents & Educators

They rate this title iffy for age 7 and up.

They give it four stars

Based on 2 reviews

Average Rating by Kids

They rate this title on for age 2 and up.

They give it four stars

Based on 4 reviews

Ratings at a Glance

50% of parents say it gives kids positive messages
50% of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate
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  1. I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give it 3.0
    • My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    Kids under 11 should NOT watch this show

    I have a hard time thinking of an age group for which this show would be appropriate. Adults are above the cheesy outfits and content, and there's too many sexual references for me to justify subjecting my 8 and 9-year-olds to it. In the first episode alone, there was the unnecessary use of the words 'homosexual' and 'lesbian' (there's no need for that in a TV show for kids. There was also a "strip club" featured in it (not ACTUAL stripping was going on in the show, but the dancer was highly suggestive, if not raunchy). In my role as a parent, I have to be the one suggesting shows for my kids to watch, and nothing in this first episode makes me want to affirm this show to my kids. There is nothing "family" about this show except fot the name of the TV station (i.e. ABC Family). Sorry.

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Maryland
    I rate this title iffy for age 7 and give it 5.0
    • My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language

    Not quite sure

    I'm not exactly sure but like in the poilet they were doing a lot of bleeps so i don't know but it was a funny show.I never see it on tv anymore so that basicly sucks

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on and give it 5.0

    This is a great show!

    I watched this show and I love it! It's so worth watching!

  4. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in California
    Kids ages: 9, 11, 13
    I rate this title on and give it 4.0

    Quirky but our whole family likes it

    Our 7, 9 & 11 year olds all loved this show. It has quirky plots and characters that the kids really enjoyed. The Middleman is a model "goody two shoes" complete with old fashioned morals & sayings like "Golly gee whiz." His young modern sidekick questions his old fashioned moral way of dealing with things, but finds out he's often right. The humor is like the old Bugs Bunny cartoons -- younger kids get the physical humor and basic jokes. Older kids and adults catch more of the quick one liners. The violence isn't the focus of the show and it's done like a parody of Men in Black and other action films. If you're looking for a safe, non-Disneyish show for kids to move on to, this is one of them. Also if your older kids were interested in the show Pushing Daisies, but not quite ready for that content, this is a good alternative.

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Minnesota
    I rate this title on and give it 4.0

  6. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Washington
    I rate this title on and give it 5.0

    Whoa....

    Middleman refrences everything from Planet of the Apes to james bond. The show it's self is insanley original and funny! Some slight swearing, but still an awsome show!

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