Common Sense Media Review
By Diondra K. Brown
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Slapstick TV movie riddled with violence, offensive ideas.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 8+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Watch
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Codename: Kids Next Door: Operation: Z.E.R.O.
What's the Story?
CODENAME: KIDS NEXT DOOR: OPERATION: Z.E.R.O. focused on the Kids Next Door's newest challenger, Grandfather, who is resurrected by their enemies' leader, Father. Having ruled the world hundreds of years ago when children were villains, Grandfather wishes to confuse the world's population, and convince them to live as his "Senior Citi-Zombie" slaves. Grandfather's ultimate goal is to destroy the Kids Next Door, but they are ready to fight back! Numbuh 1, Nigel, is tasked with finding the legendary hero, Numbuh 0, Monty, to help them save the world. But with many doubting Numbuh 0's existence, will Numbuh 1 be successful?
Is It Any Good?
Cartoon Network's once popular series fails to provide quality entertainment for kids in this TV movie. Codename: Kids Next Door: Operation: Z.E.R.O. has damaging themes of violence and slavery, mixed with inappropriate language and gestures. There are other, more quality cartoons that kids will enjoy more.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how in Codename: Kids Next Door: Operation: Z.E.R.O. the characters use humorous violence to fight their enemies. What is helpful way to talk to people you disagree with, or who may even dislike you, in real life?
Codename: Kids Next Door: Operation: Z.E.R.O. has a classic animation style. Do you like animation from the early 2000's, or the 2010's and 2020's better?
The main villain wants to turn children into slaves. Why is this wrong?
Who is your favorite character from the show? What are their strengths and weaknesses?
TV Details
- Premiere date : August 11, 2006
- Cast : Ben Diskin , Dee Bradley Baker , Lauren Tom , Cree Summer , Ogie Banks
- Network : Max
- Genre : Kids' Animation
- Topics : Superheroes , Adventures , Friendship
- TV rating :
- Last updated : September 30, 2025
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