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By Melissa Camacho
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Cheesy comedy spin-off has fantasy violence, no substance.
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Danger Force
Parent and Kid Reviews
Based on 16 parent reviews
Parents say the show has faced significant criticism for its portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters and themes, with some reviewers expressing disappointment that transparency about these elements is lacking in media reviews, suggesting it misleads parents. Additionally, many feel the show fails to meet the standards set by its predecessor, Henry Danger, citing poor writing, unlikable characters, and a lack of coherent plot, leading to a consensus that it's not suitable for young audiences.
- LGBTQ+ themes
- Lack of transparency
- Poor writing
- Unlikable characters
- Comparisons to predecessor
- Not suitable for kids
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Based on 59 kid reviews
Kids say the show fails to capture the charm and humor of its predecessor, leaving many fans disappointed by poor acting, a lack of depth, and an overemphasis on silly comedy. While some enjoy it as a lighthearted children's program, the majority feel it falls short on character development and storytelling, making it a weak follow-up overall.
- disappointing spinoff
- poor acting
- lack of character development
- cheesy humor
- weak storytelling
- nostalgic comparisons
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What's the Story?
Henry Danger spin-off DANGER FORCE is a comedy series about a resident superhero who creates a school to train his new crew of sidekicks. Now that Henry Danger is gone, Captain Man (Cooper Barnes) has put together Danger Force: four kids with special powers to help him keep Swellview safe. But Chapa (Havan Flores), Bose (Luca Luhan), Miles (Terrence Little Gardenhigh), and Mika (Dana Heath) still haven't learned to control their powers, or how to work together. With the help of Schwoz (Michael D. Cohen), Captain Man hopes that he can train them to become the disciplined team they need to be in order to beat the town's long list of villains.
Is It Any Good?
This colorful and silly live-action comedy offers the same cheese humor as the show it was spun from. Captain Man is still his obnoxious self while struggling to keep his young sidekicks in order. Meanwhile, his young crew always manages to cause mischief and wreak havoc. This, along with trying to find ways to stop foolhardy villains, is the glue that holds the series together. But despite having limited substance, Danger Force is lighthearted and fun enough; it could just be a lot better.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about what makes superheroes popular. How do the crime fighters' character strengths in Danger Force compare with those of other popular superheroes? Are the characters good role models?
Kids: If you had superpowers, what would they be? How would you use them to help people?
TV Details
- Premiere date : March 28, 2020
- Cast : Cooper Barnes , Michael Cohen , Terrence Little Gardenhigh
- Network : Nickelodeon
- Genre : Comedy
- Topics : Superheroes
- TV rating :
- Last updated : December 11, 2025
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