 | 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. |
The League of Super Evil
- Cartoon Network
- Genre: Kids' Animation
Common Sense Media says
Too-chaotic 'toon follows villains' mostly harmless antics.
Parents say
QUALITY
Kids say
QUALITY
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this cartoon's frantic pace and flashy visual images won't do grade schoolers' attention span any favors -- and they make it virtually impossible for younger kids to follow the thin stories. There's also a fair amount of cartoon violence (collisions with heavy objects, laser blasts, etc.), but its unrealistic nature and lack of resulting injury keep it light and non-threatening to youngsters. While the show centers on the main characters' ongoing quest for evil infamy, the stories are silly enough that kids won't be fazed by that aspect of the content, either.
What's the story?
In THE LEAGUE OF SUPER EVIL, a motley crew of villains cooks up schemes to assert dominance over their neighborhood. Under the direction of the diminutive but diabolical Supreme Commander Voltar (voiced by Scott McNeil), team members Doktor Frogg (Lee Tockar), Red Menace (Colin Murdock), and the unpredictable pooch Doomageddon plot against everyone from police officers to the pizza boy. But somehow their maniacal plans never turn out as they expect, and they're left to revisit the drawing board time after time.
Is it any good?
This animated series turns the tables on traditional superhero shows by making the protagonists a group of not-so-evil bad guys whose plans are always foiled by bad luck or their own incompetence. The concept's not a poor one, and the show keeps the content -- and the unavoidable cartoon violence -- so light that kids aren't likely to mistake the crew's intentions as truly evil.
Unfortunately, the series' pace is so chaotic and the sensory impression so overwhelming with lightning-quick scene changes and Voltar's constant yelling that it actually does kids a disservice. There's little developing plot to test their attention spans, and the show makes no attempts to promote any concrete positive messages. The bottom line? This fast-paced show is fine for occasional viewing, but there are plenty of other choices with more substance out there for kids.
Explore, discuss, enjoy
Families can talk about the media's messages about crime and criminals. Kids: What did you think about the characters' actions in this show? How would you compare them to real-life crimes? How do their consequences (or lack thereof) compare to those in the real world?
Do you think shows like this make too little of iffy behavior? Why or
why not?What other shows have you seen that put a funny spin on people
doing wrong? How do those stories compare to the ones here?
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Teen, 16 years old
January 14, 2010
AGE
Awwww!I love this show!& I think Doktor Frogg & Red Menace are soooooooooo CUTE!
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Kid, 11 years old
July 8, 2010
AGE
A Pretty Good Show
The League of Super Evil is a funny, enjoyable show, although I don't reccomend it for anyone under 8 because there are bad messages in it. Kids shouldn't be exposed to lots of criminal comedy. It puts bad ideas in their heads. The messages aren't SUPER bad, but their not the best. Anyways, it's a pretty funny show.
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Teen, 13 years old
December 7, 2010
AGE
Cute Show
I do like this show. I enjoy drawing the characters. :D However, sometimes the jokes & comedy can be a little cheesey. I'd say this is good for kids, but don't let them get too drawn into it. The character's actions might have a negavite influence on your kids.
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Kid, 10 years old
May 18, 2010
AGE
9/10
awesome show but..................watch it and youll know what i mean
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Adult
June 12, 2009
AGE
I like this show
One of the best shows I ever I ever seen, It even has a space to follow up to "Pet Alien" & "Chop Socky Chooks".
Leauge of Super Evil must have a furture for CN.
9/10
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Kid, 11 years old
June 2, 2011
AGE
LOVE IT
These guys are great and they need more characters to make it funnier.
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Adult
March 15, 2009
AGE
Great show
This is one of my favrote shows it has a lot of violence. One of the characters have bad luck so he gets hurt a lot. It should be good for 6 year old to watch.
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Adult
January 4, 2012
AGE
Whats wrong with people?
Look people, its simple. Its supposed to be FUNNY...
Btw, where do you guys find sexual content? Show me somthing that kids should not see, and I might reconsider that statement.
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Kid, 9 years old
June 29, 2009
AGE
I ABSOLUTLY HATE IT!!!!!!!!!! Worst show in all of history! When I saw it I felt like throwing up!
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Parent
January 4, 2012
AGE
League of Super Evil is the best. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!
Come on people, League of Super Evil was intended for general audiences to amuse both parent and children, so i would highly recommend it for families. As a mother of three children. Also my autistic my son has never been so lively or receptive to any other show than LOSE.
Also, I have began to draw these guys and it has been a life saver for me and my art.
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| Topics: | superheroes |
| TV rating: | TV-Y7-FV |
| Network: | Cartoon Network |
| Cast: | Colin Murdock, Lee Tockar, Scott McNeil |
| Genre: | Kids' Animation |
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