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Xavier: Renegade Angel
- Cartoon Network
- Genre: Comedy
Common Sense Media says
Purposely offensive CGI series isn't for kids.
Parents say
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Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this animated Adult Swim series is intended for mature audiences only (and opens with a disclaimer saying so). It's full of crude references to oral sex, same-sex relationships, and incest; cartoon nudity (buttocks and breasts are visible; male genitalia is blurred); and blood (limbs are torn from people and animals, etc.). Racial and homophobic epithets ("honky," "dyke," and more) are used frequently, and the stream of words like "ass," "bitch," and "hell" is endless.
What's the story?
XAVIER: RENEGADE ANGEL is a decidedly adult-oriented animated series that follows the narcissistic spiritual wanderings of a half man/half beast named Xavier. The odd-looking, self-absorbed creature embarks on a search for his father's killer ... after burning down his parents' house while they were still inside. Oblivious to the fact that he is responsible for the death, he travels the country, hoping to unlock the deep mysteries of his soul while helping others.
Is it any good?
Unfortunately, the people that Xavier meets on his journeys are usually too narrow-minded to accept him into their community. It doesn't help when the untalented, rather powerless healer causes major problems while feeding his self-absorbed need to uncover life's deeper meaning. But with the help of his ancient spirit guide, Xavier usually manages to at least partially fix the messes he creates along the way.
Created by John Lee and Vernon Chatman, the show's computer graphic animation makes it look more like a video game than a TV series. And looks aside, this Adult Swim series isn't very entertaining. It features lots of crude sexual references, nudity, and gory violence. It's also full of offensive stereotypes of various groups (including homosexuals and small-town residents) and derogatory language. Some adults may enjoy this kind of humor, but it's definitely not for kids.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the use of stereotypes in TV shows. Why do show creators use derogatory language to create humor? Does using this language in adult programming make it more appropriate? Does anything in the show shock you, as well as make you laugh?
How does the media typically portray people and cultures that seek
spiritual guidance? Which cultures rely on ancient guides and rituals
to guide them through life? What kind of answers are people who
practice spiritual guidance looking for?
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Kid, 10 years old
August 13, 2011
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MORAL in an odd way, BUT HOW CSM, U GIVE DRAWN TOGETHER 3 STARS AND THE BEST CGI EVER 2? HOW
behind the violence, and explicit sexual content, great show for tweens and up it is very moral but scary or innapropriate, or misunderstood for children under my age (9) so On for 9+ Iffy For 8, and it gives no one under 8 a reason to watch unnatended
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Great for teens and adults. little kids should be in bed
I love this Show! I hate parents who try and shelter their kids from real world things, granted this show is not for everyone but there is nothing wrong with it. I wastch it every night when its on.
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It's really not so bad,
Great messeges and although this show can be pretty violent and TV-MA-V it has great morals so extremely educational for most people, I MEAN HE IS PURE GENUIS, i really don't find it adult,
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amazing
you people need to learn what mind expanding is all about..xavier is pure genius
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If you only find shows like Glee and Scrubs to be funny, then this show is definately not for you. It is a very bizarre and very amusing show. The humor can be crude, ignorant and childish but it can also be philosophical and very surreal. The show is so bizarre that you will never get bored with it. I recommend it to fans of Aqua Teen and other Adult Swim cartoons.
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2 Stars!? Really, most of us say 5 stars!!!
PURE GENUIS
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Not as offensive as it seems, WHY DID CSM GIVE 2 STARS?????????????????????????
REALLY NOT SO BAD, there is absolutely NO language, there is some suggestive diolauge or intense cartoon violence, but great messages, so I say 11+
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What happened to creative television?
Some people might be offended by the crude subject matter and overtly offensive stereotyping of Christians, homosexuals, and other groups (which they should be), but the real crime that Xavier: Renegade Angel commits is that it isn't even creative in its use of controversial subject matter. The show is simply incoherent and unwatchable. It has no depth or societal commentary, it is just a noisy assault on the senses.
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Wow, how could we have know that this show is not for kids
oh yeah thats right It's on a network block called ADULT Swim. Nuff said.
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| TV rating: | TV-MA |
| Network: | Cartoon Network |
| Cast: | John Lee, Vernon Chatman |
| Genre: | Comedy |
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