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X-Men: Evolution (WB)

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Lots of good-vs.-evil battles in violent 'toon.

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that kids younger than 7 will not understand the deeper meanings this well-intentioned -- but very violent -- show offers.

Positive messages: The undertones are all about living in a diverse world without racism or prejudice. Dry kid humor but not a laugh-riot.
Violence & scariness: Cartoon violence and lots of it -- superpowers slash, burn and blow things up.
Sexy stuff: The girls out-Barbie Barbie and the guys all look like body builders.
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 tolerance, sympathy for those who are different, appropriate and inappropriate expressions of anger, and even how to deal with fears of terrorism.

What's the story?

What's the story?

Cyclops, Jean Gray, Wolverine and more. In X-MEN: EVOLUTION, mutants are an underclass that are always on the verge of persecution. The centerpiece of each half hour show is usually a good versus evil battle with the mutants taking the good side.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 

You don't have to scratch too far below the surface of this show to get to the real messages of the need to understand those who look different -- that just because someone looks weird doesn't mean that he or she doesn't have his or her own super powers. The mutants are sympathetic and exist as a higher moral order even though they are often shown as fallible.

It's great for kids to see the message of tolerance but the show definitely gets their attention through its numerous and very pyrotechnic battle scenes. Young kids won't be scared but will miss the nutrient values you will be able to discuss with your older ones.

TV themes & details

TV Details
TV Rating: TV-Y7
Network: WB
Cast: David Kaye, Kirby Morrow, Venus Terzo
Genre: Kids' Animation
Where to watch: WB
This review was written by Common Sense Media Editors
 
 

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theshiroiningyo
kid, 12 years old
7
 
This review is completely incorrect. Its a great show with good messages and the girls dont out-Barbie Barbie. NOt all the guys look like body builders.
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123window
kid, 11 years old
4
 
It is ok and good, but it is just violent.
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Joshon354
kid, 13 years old
9
 
Awesome!!
I really enjoyed it. It was better than the first X-men Movie!
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ironkid12
teen, 14 years old
6
 
it's a good show and they don't out-barbie barbie!
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DarkMidnight
teen, 15 years old
6
 
Always a fan, always will be
Okay, I love it. My favorites are Nightcrawler and Rouge. This show is intertaning, funny, and mysterious all at the same time. The violence isn't that bad, at least not as bad as it could be. The only things that bother me is that Jean's a bit of a flirt, Kitty always says "Like" and Evan constantly says "Man" Otherwise. Excellent series.
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jennyconley2006
teen, 17 years old
4
 
Amazing.
I am a cartoon critic, I've seen almost every cartoon made since 2000 and this is my favorite by far. My sister and I watch it together. It's great and I'm 15 years old.
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robot kid
kid, 12 years old
11
 
SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!
AWSOME ACTION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Kassie243
kid, 12 years old
9
 
Perfect for Tweens - Nothing uder that.
Way too violent for a 7-year old but a good show. One Question. How could you say this show is good but think Teen Titans is bad...? Like I said, It's either fight or have the whole world destroyed. You guys said in Teen Titans the show is about fighting - which isn't true - but if it were that's what this show would be about too! Every episode has fighting in it!
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Allamericanreject2
teen, 13 years old
5
 
Younger Kids and Older will like this show equally.
Good show.Its a lot more innocent then the other two X-Shows so thaats a plus.
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pandapower900
teen, 13 years old
9
 
XMEN
IS THIS THE TEENAGE ONE? CAUSE IT COOL
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Lego Man
teen, 14 years old
8
 
X-MEN!!!
SO GOOD WACH IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 1 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 11 11 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111
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aecdoglover
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Good show
Good show for kids. Has mild violence, but nothing a 6 year old can't handle.
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mkalv
teen, 17 years old
7
 
Best X-Men series!
This series started out silly and childish. But, later the series gets darker and more action-packed. I LOVE THIS SHOW!
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cissykay
adult
 
Clever twist on high school angst
Take the world of X-Men and put them just learning about their mutant powers and how to control them, all while attending public high school. This series did not last long enough. We watched it with our oldest son (he was 6 at that time) and we all loved it. You can find episodes on DVD and VHS. We plan on buying the whole series when it becomes available.
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everlast
adult
 
I will read the comic now.
If your a marvel comics fan thumb's up!
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gavin598
teen, 13 years old
5
 
X-MEN RULE
I HAVE WACHED A LOT OF X-MEN FROM MOVIES TO CARTOONS BUT THIS IS ONE OF MY FAVORIT CARTOONS A LOT OF ACTION AND A WAR BETWEEN THE X-MEN AND THE BROTHERHOOD
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wondergirl_is_back
teen, 17 years old
 
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This has been my favorite show since I was 5! I even got the idea for the way I have mt hair from Kitty Pryde and Rouge! I'm 14 now and I have it on DVD!!
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Panya
adult
13
 
...
I was a fan of this show as a teenager. I wouldn't let children watch a show with this much violence though.
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idawg42xlpwn
adult
6
 
This cartoon is awesome!
Out of all the Marvel comic cartoons this one is my favorite.
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SumrJo
kid, 13 years old
7
 
Decent
A more violent cartoon.
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