River Monsters (Animal Planet)
common sense media says
Man-eating fish tales are too intense for young kids.
parents & educators say
- 67% say there are positive role models
- 33% say violence is an issue
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this investigative series features many re-enactments of drownings and vicious fish attacks on humans. These, coupled with harrowing eyewitness accounts of similar tragedies, ensure that it's not for kids -- or the faint of heart. Some tragic tales even cause the host to get choked up onscreen. The host also often puts himself in harm's way to get a close-up view of the lethal fish he studies, so be sure to remind kids that dangers always exist in any wildlife encounters.
Positive role models:
The host models persistence and determination, leaving no stone unturned in his investigations. But he also often puts himself in harm's way to observe creatures' behavior
and test their attack instinct -- though he always treats the fish with
respect.
and test their attack instinct -- though he always treats the fish with
respect.
Violence:
Re-enactments of drowning scenes and blurred shots of people attacked by flesh-eating fish. The host often uses himself as bait, swimming in fish-infested waters to test their attack instincts, so there's always the possibility of injury. He also baits them with animal carcasses so he can watch them devour the meat.
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Based on 3 parent & educator reviews:
- 67% say there are positive role models
- 33% say violence is an issue
- 33% say there are positive messages
Most useful reviews by all members
Plague
parent
parent
River Monsters
Fun show to watch and really get into. The host is highley dedicated to what he does.
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Aranxa
parent of 8 year old
parent of 8 year old
Seven year old boy's dream show!
My seven year old is fascinated by this show. It is exciting, shows different cultures, a respect for nature and animals and has just the right amount of gross factor for kids. Yes, there is some violence in the re enactment scenes, but it is not gratuitous and much milder than shows like Pokeman. The host is really easy on a mom's eyes too!
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J-Kid7
adult
adult
Informative tails captivate the viewer
People usually like the feling of being bigger than their surrounding animals. This show shows the viewer some extraordinary content of "maneating" river monsters.
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boon
kid, 12 years old
kid, 12 years old
Boons' rating
This is a very harmless educational show. however, there are some re-enactments of people getting killed by man eating fish. thats what puts this show on the iffy scale. if your child would watch this you should fast foward the re-enactments. also, the fish are real, not CGI monsters. your child would maybe get scared that there are bigger fish in the ocean.
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niwi7
kid, 12 years old
kid, 12 years old
Educational but dramatic
The dramatinzation of the reanactment of the story of a fish attacking a human looks violent with the blood everywhere but its appropriate if your older so you can understand where amazing fish live learn facts and storys of different cultures and/or fish in different areas.The guy who catched the fish shows a good role model like if you want to be a fishing champ or fish catcher someday.But I wouldnt show it to younger viewers since it might scare them to explore and/or go into water.
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