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Time Jumper

(Rated NR, Science fiction , Starring Natasha Henstridge, Stan Lee, Where to watch: Online)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 7, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 10.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    College kid jumps through time in fun comic/Web combo.

Themes in this show include:   family relationships, loss, revenge

Why We Rated This on for Ages 10 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The series emphasizes the importance of family -- hero Terry is willing to risk his life by repeatedly traveling back in time to find his missing brother. Good guys and bad guys are pretty clearly defined.

  • Role models:

    Terry is daring and dedicated, and his willingness to repeatedly travel through time despite its potential health risks speaks to his strong character and devotion to family.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Some very tame fight scenes. Their impact is muted by the series' format, which features still drawings with very limited animation.

  • Sex:

    No sex, but some of the female characters have exaggerated proportions.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Time Jumper

Parents need to know that this innovative online adventure from comics legend Stan Lee blends static comic book images with limited animation to tell the story of a seemingly normal student who travels in time. There’s no swearing or sex, and the fight scenes aren no more explicit than in any mainstream action comic. The series' unique format offers a new twist on the conventional graphic novel structure and will likely appeal to comic fans of all ages.

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