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Spider-Man Unlimited

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 7, age appropriate for kids over 9; suggested age 9.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Spider-Man battles racism; better for older kids.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 9 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    The chief villain here is the High Evolutionary, who has created a race of super-powered intelligent animals and thinks humans are an inferior race that should be stamped out.

  • Violence:

    Plenty of animated action, involving super powers, sonic blasts, laser cannons, fist fights, robot armies, and more. Though there’s little bloodshed, the quantity and intensity of the violence here seems a notch higher than some other shows aimed at kids.

  • Sex:

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    There’s plenty of Spider-Man merchandise out there, and young fans of this series will probably want some. The show also features several well-known characters from the Marvel comic book universe and promotes other chapters of the Spider-Man saga, including other TV shows, movies, and comic books.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Spider-Man Unlimited

Parents need to know that this action-packed animated entry in the Spider-Man saga transports the hero to Counter-Earth, a planet much like the real thing but controlled by the evil High Evolutionary, who thinks humans are an inferior nuisance that should be eradicated. The show's themes of eugenics and racial purity -- combined with a bit more violence than other action cartoons for children -- makes the series a better fit for older kids and tweens. It's worth noting that only 13 episodes of the show were ever aired; the last one ends in a never-completed cliff-hanger.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about racism. Why does the High Evolutionary think humans are inferior to his animal-hybrid creations? How does he treat them? Do you think it’s fair for him to discriminate against humans? Does this seem similar to the way some people are treated in real life? Can you think of any historical characters who seem similar to the High Evolutionary?
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