Exception
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A Lot or a Little?
The parents' guide to what's in this TV show.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Exception is an original sci-fi horror anime series. It has some blood and fantasy violence. Characters are attacked and killed by a creature onboard a spaceship. Strong language, including "ass," "f--k," "f--king," "s--t," used throughout. There's some female nudity; one character's breast and backside are shown in a few scenes. While the series is not overly violent there are still some bloody action scenes and disturbing subject matter covered that may be upsetting for younger viewers.
What's the Story?
EXCEPTION is a show about an advanced exploration crew that was artificially created to complete an epic space expedition. Their mission is to terraform a new planet in advance for humanity that is fleeing from Earth. The crew is artificially created one at a time from a biological 3D printer using the genetic material of their original human counterparts. Things start to go wrong when a solar flare hits their ship and causes a "misprint" during the creation of their last crew member. A dangerous hybrid monster is created that poses a grave threat to the crew and their mission, but not everything is as it seems.
Is It Any Good?
This sci-fi horror anime asks the philosophical question "what does it mean to be human?" through a story that while not groundbreaking is still interesting and immersive. Exception's characters feel unique, and each one serves a purpose and has their own thoughts and feelings on the various situational dilemmas that arise. The 3D art style and character design are also distinctive and fit their sci-fi setting well. Overall, this series has an enjoyable story and interesting characters that introduce some thought-provoking philosophical dilemmas. Fans of sci-fi you may enjoy this short, well-paced story.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the graphic violence in this anime. How do depictions of animated violence compare to depictions of live-action violence, and what effect do you think these depictions have in the real world?
Talk about the idea that appearances can often be misleading. Are there any characters who fit this description? If so, who and how are they different than they were originally depicted?
TV Details
- Premiere date: October 13, 2022
- Cast: Nolan North, Robbie Daymond, Ali Hillis
- Network: Netflix
- Genre: Science Fiction
- Topics: Monsters, Ghosts, and Vampires, Science and Nature, Space and Aliens
- TV rating: TV-MA
- Last updated: December 5, 2022
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