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Titan Maximum

(Rated TV-14, Comedy, Starring Seth Green, Rachael Leigh Cook, Dan Milano, Where to watch: Cartoon Network)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 15, age appropriate for kids over 18; suggested age 15.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Animated sci-fi parody is coarse, campy adults-only fun.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 15–18

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    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.
  • Role models:

    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.
  • Violence:

    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.
  • Sex:

    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.”
  • Language:

    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.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    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.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Titan Maximum

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.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about satire. What makes something a satire? Are satires funny on their own merits or because they play on something else memorable? Where does this show deviate most from the shows it was inspired by, and where is it almost the same?
  • 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?

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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title iffy for age 16 and give it 1.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Excessive consumerism
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

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    This is Show is too mature for TV-14

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