Common Sense Media Review
By Emily Ashby
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Violence, sex, and an oddly sweet friendship in dark 'toon.
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Golan the Insatiable
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What's the Story?
Nine-year-old social outcast Dylan (voiced by Aubrey Plaza) finds a longed-for kindred spirit when she inadvertently summons an evil "godlord" from another dimension to her suburban Minnesota home. Tired of the monotony of her life and the incessant pestering from her nemesis, Mackenzie B., Dylan determines to exact revenge on her town with the help of the fearsome Golan (Rob Riggle).
Is It Any Good?
Unapologetically macabre and hilarious for it, GOLAN THE INSATIABLE is a quirky series that will appeal to older teens' and adults' darker sides. The pairing of an overweight, self-absorbed demigod with a sullen, scheming grade-schooler is entertainment genius, making it impossible not to like this inexplicably appealing odd couple, despite her affinity for all things morbid and his bumbling attempts at living among humans.
Clearly this isn't something your tweens should be watching, and there's nothing of real value in it for teens who tune in either. But there is a surprisingly nurturing relationship between a mentor and his acolyte, which gives the show more heart than one might expect from a story about a kid's quest to wipe her town off the map. Fortunately the grown-up crowd can put this kind of dark humor in its rightful context and fully appreciate Golan's excellent writing and talented voice cast.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about characteristics that are important in a role model. How do you decide what behavior is worthy of emulating? Does Golan have any redeeming qualities for impressionable Dylan?
This show is meant for adults, but what messages might a younger viewer take from its brooding content? Is there anything to the theory that seeing violence on TV makes viewers apathetic to it in real life? What responsibility (if any) do entertainers have to safeguard kids from inappropriate content?
Teens: In your experience, how is popularity assigned or earned? How might being socially marginalized affect your self-esteem? Do you have peers who fit into this group? Is bullying a problem among your peers?
TV Details
- Premiere date : November 23, 2013
- Cast : Rob Riggle , Aubrey Plaza , John DiMaggio
- Network : Fox
- Genre : Comedy
- TV rating :
- Last updated : March 13, 2020
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