Titan Maximum

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Common Sense Media says

Animated sci-fi parody is coarse, campy adults-only fun.
greenON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
yellowPAUSE: Know your child; some content
may not be right for some kids.
redOFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
not for kidsNOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age.

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that this animated parody from the creators of Robot Chicken of early sci-fi kids' shows like Thunderbirds is aimed more at the adults who watched the original programs than at today's young viewers. Like the earlier shows, Titan Maximum centers on a group of daring heroes -- but in their down time, these heroes are rude, crude party animals. They drink to excess, swear like sailors, sleep around, and bicker with each other. Consequently, the show hass plenty of swearing, drinking, drugs, and sex, as well as some fairly explicit animated violence. It’s funny, but for grown-ups only.

  • Positive messages0
    The show is a parody of classic early sci-fi shows for kids featuring teams of earnest, wholesome heroes. These characters are just as brave and willing to risk death, but when they're off duty, they're anything but pure (they drink heavily, sleep around, and bicker like little children). Heroes, it seems the show is saying, need not be overly moral in their downtime if they can still do their duty when called upon.
  • Positive role models0
    The members of the Titan Maximum team indulge in constant unsavory behavior when off duty (drinking, casual sex, etc.). But they're also willing to risk death to save the world from giant robots and other improbable foes.
  • Violence4
    Several scenes feature close-ups of gory violence, including heads being blown up, people being stabbed, etc. Though the show's animated style makes these scenes seem less real, they do include gobs of blood and guts spilling from various body parts. There are also plenty of animated battle sequences featuring giant robots, blasters, etc. These clashes are noisy but not especially intense.
  • Sex3
    Numerous, explicit references to sex and sexuality. One female character dresses provocatively and is very clear about her desire for frequent coupling. She's derisive about another woman who's more selective and much more chaste. Some scenes show the animated characters kissing ... and imply much more. Characters often make explicit references to sex, including one who
    wants to “cornhole some Martians” and another who hopes to get a
    glimpse of some “side boob.”
  • Language4
    Frequent and crude, including “dick,” “ass,” dumbass,” “butt,” and “a--hole,” as well as some creative insults that won’t alert network censors but will probably raise parental eyebrows. Also expect frequent use of the middle finger.
  • Consumerism0
    Not applicable.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking3
    Some characters drink heavily and are shown drunk, sometimes to the point of vomiting. Several scenes are set in bars and nightclubs, featuring plenty of liquor.
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What's the story?

Individually, the five daring members of the Titan team and their high-powered jet fighters are more than a match for most villains. But when the world is truly in danger, the quintet joins forces, merging their fighting machines into a single, unstoppable giant battle robot: TITAN MAXIMUM. If that sounds familiar, it should. Over the years, this basic formula has spawned countless sci-fi and anime series aimed at kids. But unlike the wholesome heroes on those shows, the Titan team members sure like to party when they’re off duty. This animated parody series from the creators of Robot Chicken focuses on the heroes’ debaucheries when they're not fighting other giant robots -- including plenty of swearing, casual sex, and lots of drinking.

Is it any good?

 

Power Rangers, Thunderbirds, G-Force, and many, many more TV shows have followed Titan Maximum's basic plot/theme, featuring noble teams of action heroes who work together to battle evil and spend their off-time ... talking about fighting evil some more. Didn’t any of those guys have lives? The Titan Maximum team certainly does. Much like the gang in the even raunchier movie Team America: World Police, they get wasted, get into fights, and try to reel in groupies. One of them even has a record contract (though her songs are pretty lame).

Many people who grew up watching the classic shows that this series spoofs will find Titan Maximum familiar and fun. The original shows might seem too wholesome for adults to really revisit, but this show features mature characters that will be both familiar and fun -- but only for mature viewers.

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  • Why does cartoon violence make us laugh, when the same thing happening in real life would be terrifying?

  • How can you tell when an animated movie or TV show isn't meant for younger viewers?

This review was written by Will Wade
Teen, 15 years old
May 16, 2010
AGE
8
 
its not that bad
if you think this has too much alchohol check out king of the hill!
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Kid, 12 years old
November 1, 2009
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16
 
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This is Show is too mature for TV-14
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Parent of 6, 9, 13, and 15 year old
July 29, 2010
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15
 
15+
My 15 year old loves this show, but is banned from everyone else in the house due to explicit language.
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This review was written by Will Wade
TV rating:TV-14
Network:Cartoon Network
Cast:Dan Milano, Rachael Leigh Cook, Seth Green
Genre:Comedy
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