 | ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids. |
 | OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | NOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age. |
Robot Chicken
- Cartoon Network
- Genre: Comedy
Common Sense Media says
Quirky animated series is too edgy for young kids.
Parents say
QUALITY
Kids say
QUALITY
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this frenetic, 15-minute animated sketch series is part of the Cartoon Network's late-night "Adult Swim" block. While it's visually entertaining, it's violent and irreverent, and kids and tweens probably won't get its style of humor. Plus, many of the laughs are based on the fact that the majority of the characters are toys from the '70s and '80s; viewers who don't recognize that context will probably miss a lot.
What's the story?
Part of the Cartoon Network's late-night "Adult Swim" line-up, ROBOT CHICKEN entertains viewers with stop-motion animation segments that appear totally random but are tied together in the end. Created by Seth Green (Austin Powers, Buffy the Vampire Slayer) and Matthew Senreich, each episode takes viewers on a fast-paced ride through dozens of scenes populated by action figures, many of which date from the '70s and '80s (He-Man, G.I. Joe, Smurfs, Transformers, etc.).The rapid-fire, irreverent sketches poke fun at popular TV shows, movies, music, and celebrities.
Is it any good?
Much of the show's humor comes from seeing familiar toys placed in incongruous situations (Skeletor in a carpool, Voltron in a break-dancing contest). As a result, the viewers most likely to enjoy the show are pop culture-savvy types who grew up playing with the toys in question. That said, if parents can get past the series' completely random humor, goofy absurdity, and frequent, random acts of cartoon violence, there's nothing about Robot Chicken that older teens won't find elsewhere.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about what makes this show (and cartoons in general) funny. Why is it funny to see old toys put into incongruous situations?
Why does cartoon violence make us laugh, when the same thing happening in real life would be terrifying?
Why are cartoons, as a whole, so entertaining for kids? Do they enjoy the dialogue or the animation more? How can you tell when a particular cartoon isn't meant for younger viewers?
- Show:
- All members
- Parents
- Teens & kids
AGE
Disgusting
I hate it. It's way too violent, the language is horible, and sex is everywhere. If you are a christian- it commonly mocks Jesus and God. I turned it on one night and there was a scene where Jesus was getting whipped by a striper and he liked it. I think this show is disgusting and crude and i will never watch it again.
Was this review useful?
|
|
Kid, 12 years old
April 9, 2008
AGE
I LOVE this show!
This is the best show i watch on adult swim!It is funny and humorous at the same time!I know i shouldnt be watching it but i am adictid to it now!
Was this review useful?
|
|
Kid, 9 years old
July 6, 2011
AGE
is a bit of crap
Was this review useful?
|
|
Kid, 11 years old
March 4, 2011
AGE
DONT WASTE YOUR TIME WATCHING THIS CRAP
You people need to find other ways to fill up your laughter tank because this show is too inappropriate and mean and stupid. How can you laugh at offensive and gross stuff like that?! Who thinks boys and girls genitals are funny??!?!? And what's the need with the bad words, stereotypes, and rascisim?! Wow, real classy
Was this review useful?
|
|
Kid, 11 years old
January 20, 2011
AGE
ITZ SO AWSHUM xD
omg! thiz is soo awshum i seen 1 Robot Chicken episode online it was the O Great Pumpkin one! SERIOUSLEY I SEEN JAWS AND CHUCKIE WHEN I WUZ 3 SO Y CANT I HANDLE A LIL BIT OF SWEARIN AND THAT STUFF?? itz nothin that us 10 yr olds and up cant handle although if younger than 8, NOT good! it has some adult humor that us kids may not get but still itz funni Cx it has classics like the Peanuts cartoons and that stuff.
Was this review useful?
|
|
AGE
It's A Good Show And All. It Has Some Violent Content With Mild Language Sometimes. But Kids 10 and Up Can Handle It. Don't Say Kids Don't Hear Language. By The Way Its A CARTOON! Who Cares About The Violence.
Was this review useful?
|
|
AGE
Hilariouse
It's awfully funny and I like it but wouldn't recomened it to young children...
Was this review useful?
|
|
Kid, 12 years old
August 28, 2010
AGE
Gave it 3 stars cause there's no 'don't know what to expect' star...I need someone to tell me what kind of content is in there
horrific but awesome* LOL LOL LOL LOL ive never seen a full episode but can someone please tell me what the most violent thing was? (and describe it very well too please) thank you so much! :D *=dont know what to expect
Was this review useful?
|
|
Kid, 12 years old
April 12, 2011
AGE
Hillarious!
I think this show is awesome. Yet, there are a lot of bad words and sex. But some of that makes it funny!
Was this review useful?
|
|
| TV rating: | TV-MA |
| Network: | Cartoon Network |
| Cast: | Breckin Meyer, Matthew Senreich, Seth Green |
| Genre: | Comedy |
Review It
Great alternatives handpicked by our editors
Already seen it? What do you think?
More from Common Sense Media
Top advice and articles
