 | ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age. |
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The Troop
- Nickelodeon
- Genre: Science Fiction
Common Sense Media says
Monsters vs. teens fantasy is worry-free fun for tweens.
Parents say
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Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this fantasy/sci-fi adventure series is a generally worry-free choice for the grade schoolers it will appeal to. Very young kids might be frightened by the concept of monsters living among the general population, but tweens should be able to handle it. There’s some prominent weapon use during the kids' battles with the monsters, but the shiny, oversized ray guns are clearly fantastical props, and no one gets seriously hurt. Expect a little bit of mild flirting between two main characters as well.
What's the story?
High school is little more than a necessary evil for social underdog Jake (Nick Purcell), but his luck changes when an stealthy aptitude test earns him a spot on a secret team that battles supernatural beings. Suddenly going to school takes on new meaning for Jake, since the building itself doubles as a cover for the Troop’s lair -- and a holding pen for some of the uncivilized creatures that Jake's teammates Felix (David Del Rio) and Hayley (Gage Golightly) have captured. But battling basilisks is nothing compared to the challenge of keeping their secret and going about their not-so-normal teenage lives.
Is it any good?
If the show's plot description rings a few bells for you, it’s not without good reason. THE TROOP shares plenty of similarities with the 1997 hit movie Men in Black, right down to vomiting-monster scenes that will thrill the tween set. The concept isn’t exactly original, but the good news is that the likable cast and great special effects make up for any shortage of creativity.
Kids will enjoy the show’s mix of fantasy and adventure and have fun at Jake’s expense as they watch him balance his new life with the mundane nature of teen existence. And while it can’t be said that the show touts particularly obvious messages of any kind, parents can breathe easy knowing that there’s nothing in the way of content that will surprise their grade schoolers.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about how the violence in this show compares to that in other TV shows and movies they've seen. Does it have less impact because it's based in fantasy?
Do you believe in extraterrestrial life or supernatural beings? What evidence exists to support believers’ claims? How reliable do you think it is?
Do you think this show gives an accurate impression of teen life? How does your experience with friends compare to Jake’s? Would you be able to keep a secret as big as his from your friends?
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Kid, 12 years old
November 15, 2009
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LOOOOOOVED IT
I loved it. The way they half to zoink them after so nobody remebers. It has good antimation for the monsters they look so real.
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Kid, 11 years old
February 12, 2011
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Watch this show !!!!!!!!!!!
Love it. Funny show. This show may be kind of scary but intresting. Did I also say funny. You just csn't be younger than six to watch it
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AGE
the best show ever!!! with the best actors ever!
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Kid, 10 years old
June 15, 2010
AGE
Perfect For Tweens!.Not Good For Young Kids.
It's A great show for tweens!.They will LOVE it!It's good for 9+ but not ages like 6.But it's cool!
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I WANT A MOVIE MADE OUT OF IT!
How come this show wasn't made earlier? This show is awesomely cool!
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AGE
Good show for anyone!!
I think this show is very entertaining for anyone!!!!But it might be to scary for kids 8 and under..I'm 14 and enjoy this show..your never to old to watch nickelodeon."The Troop"is a show worth watching..
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Cool new sci-fi show won't appeal to everyone
The same network that brought us "The Secret World of Alex Mack" in the 1990s has once again teamed up with Thomas Lynch to bring us "The Troop"--Nickelodeon's first sci-fi procedural series. Every episode starts out with a cold open that ends with a mystery right before the opening credits roll (like in "House"). The three members of The Troop--Jake, Felix, and Haley--then figure out the cause of the mystery inside and outside of school. It's not particularly violent, but it might be too scary for kids under 7. In general, it's a very interesting and unique series that will get kids thinking, but this isn't a show that will have a massive appeal like "iCarly" or "Spongebob". At most, "The Troop" will become a niche hit like "The Office" and "Fringe". Teens and adults who like mystery procedurals like "Fringe" and comedic procedurals like "Bones" and "Castle" might like "The Troop".
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*giggles*
You know, this show is cool! I must admit, i didn't watch it when it came out, mostly because I don't usually watch any live action Nick show that's not made in Schneider's Bakery. I am surprised this show was canceled so soon. It had a great plot, too. The only episode I didn't like was the Christmas one... that was creepy...
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Kid, 12 years old
February 15, 2011
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This show has so much disgusting monsters and It just makes me wanna throw up whenever I watch this show! My brother watches it all the time but whenever I do not want to watch it, he attacks me because I always refuse to watch this show! I hope he does not see what I wrote here. This is way too violent for kids!
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| Topics: | superheroes, friendship |
| TV rating: | TV-G |
| Network: | Nickelodeon |
| Cast: | David Del Rio, Gage Golightly, Nick Purcell |
| Genre: | Science Fiction |
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