Totally Spies (Cartoon Network)

common sense media says

Scooby-Doo meets Beverly Hills 90210.


parents & educators say

What parents need to know

Parents need to know that there are no obvious redeeming features about this series. It does make for fun enough sleepover material, and there are hints of travel and cultural exploration, but in terms of everyday viewing, there are much more worthwhile shows for tweens.

Educational value: Not applicable.
Positive messages: Girls are the powerful (and sometimes clever) characters here, which sends a positive message to young viewers.
Positive role models: Although the girls are strong and resourceful, they also sometimes act in stereotypical ways ("valley girl" speak, emphasis on clothes, etc.).
Violence & scariness: There's action fighting, though the brutality isn't as gruesome as other action shows.
Sexy stuff: Girls wear tight and/or skimpy clothes.
Language: Not applicable.
Consumerism: Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.

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What to talk about

Talk to your kids
  • Families can talk about the show's use of slang ("totally," "so not," "like," "you know," etc.) Do adults find it hard to take kids seriously when they use these words? How can language affect how people are viewed?
  • Are the girls actually clever, or are they just lucky to have the stuff that they have?
  • Do real teens look like these girls?

What's the story?

What's the story?
Scooby-Doo meets Beverly Hills, 90210 in cotton candy cartoon TOTALLY SPIES. The action takes place at Beverly Hills High School, but the girls are so often whisked away from school that being at school is so not even the point. What makes this series as catchy as a pop song has to do with the mysteries that the girls must solve -- and they often find themselves in places like Madrid or the Alps, which gives the show the slightest bit of international cred. Much like Velma and Daphne of the Scooby series, the girls have to use their ingenuity to solve the mysteries.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 

Totally Spies was first introduced on ABC in 2001, and, to its credit, it's garnered some staying power. Perhaps it's the manga-style animation, or the cool spy gadgets that viewers enjoy. But there is something charming about Totally Spies lying under the shallow façade. Whether viewers should subject themselves to the annoying dialogue to find the deeper stuff is up to their discretion. We think it's a decent show to catch once in a while, but anything more regular might give viewers the like, slightest headache.

TV themes & details

TV Details
TV Rating: TV-Y7
Network: Cartoon Network
Cast: Andrea Baker, Jennifer Hale, Katie Griffin
Genre: Kids' Animation
Where to watch: Cartoon Network

This review was written by Joly Herman
 
 

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ecs21297
teen, 17 years old
 
really cool

mollsta1234
parent of 11 year old
 
no one!
bad!

RainbowRaptor
kid, 12 years old
 
cool show
I'm watching it right now :D its been around since...i was 5 i guess

Lilacly
teen, 16 years old
 
Completely Age Appropriate
I grew up with this show and never found any problems with it. It showed the female characters as strong, resourceful, smart girls.The language was very tame and typical for tween and teen girls There was violence but no one was ever seen as injured and within mere seconds they were back in action.Some may say it could even be seen as childish because the show is very fun and never serious. There were many positive messages throughout each episode.The girls all went to school and got good grades. They are shown as being active in the school community eg(sports,math clubs, cheerleading) Even though the characters sometimes got caught up in their problems and typical teen dramas, they always got through it and dealt with it while solving whatever case. .I think this is a show for any age and gender seeing as there was shown to be both female and male viewership and would recommend for any one

MonarkWing
teen, 15 years old
 
Annoying but duable
Its ..ok. But like others said, it needs some work. The voice acting is horrible, and the voices drive me mad. They have such squeeky voices its as if they breathed the air out of a balloon. They say reallty weird words like 'neato' all the time! Otherwise, its not too bad.

BelleEdlynn
teen, 18 years old
 
Good, but needs some help
Nice Plots but a bit stereotypical with the "Totally" and Pinks, Purples, Primary Colors, and Mandy and Mindy's voices give me a headache and so forth. Also they have perfect bodies/hair/faces etc.

yaso yusef
kid, 12 years old
 
fine
it is relly good but its better if u was 8;9:10 years


kid, 12 years old
 
girls did too much adult behaviors
S***** Behavior=skimpy clothes, s--y, b--bs, s--t, f--ka, p--thouse, play b--y


teen, 14 years old
 
girls did too much adult behaviors
S***** Behavior=skimpy clothes, s--y, b--bs, s--t, f--ka, p--thouse, play b--y


kid, 11 years old
 
girls did too much adult behaviors
S***** Behavior=skimpy clothes, s--y, b--bs, s--t, f--ka, p--thouse, play b--y

mrmrlol
teen, 13 years old
 
I used to watch it on Cartoon Network, but they stopped showing it, though I think its back on now. Who doesn't like a spy show? In a nutshell, its James Bond cut in thirds and turned into a teenage girl.

 
The valley girls in spy gear(must be a 70's writer)
I think that this show puts alot of focus on material things.

Avada Kedavra
teen, 14 years old
 
I liked this show, but I don't really watch it anymore. The outfits can be tight and a little revealing, but it isn't the worst. The violence isn't terrible, but there is some in there. There is a lot of flirting (mostly from Clover), and also boyfriends. The voices of Mandy and Mindy make my head want to explode, also.

 
I hate this show!
I HATE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! it is so annoying!

Totally500
teen, 15 years old
 
A girl show
A show i used to watch with action and saftey but it so good

pokekid
teen, 13 years old
 
I watch it all the time. It is a good show FOR GIRLS?

Kassie243
kid, 12 years old
 
Great for the average tween gal -
While some episodes can be terribly violent - for instance, in one episode, three spies were blackmailed while there friend was being tortured - mostly it's just a show for the tomboy/adventurous girl. It's like Kim Possible. But keep in mind, some episodes can be a bit harsh.

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