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By Emily Ashby
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Superhero comedy with little substance promotes stereotypes.
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Henry Danger
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Based on 126 parent reviews
Parents say the show blends humor with troubling themes, including sexism, disrespectful behavior, and inappropriate messages for children. While some viewers find it entertaining and funny, many express concerns about its portrayal of characters, with particular criticism of the younger sister's actions and the overall influence on children’s behavior and values.
- inappropriate content
- bad role models
- mixed reviews
- humor versus messaging
Summarized with AI
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Based on 194 kid reviews
What's the Story?
HENRY DANGER tells the story of 13-year-old Henry Hart (Jace Norman), who answers an ad for a part-time job and lands the gig of a lifetime as sidekick to his town's resident superhero, Captain Man (Cooper Barnes). Suddenly, he finds himself in the middle of the action as Captain Man faces off with a rotating cast of villains who plague Swellview, and his quick thinking proves a powerful weapon against their nemeses. But the job comes with some strings, including safeguarding his new identity as Kid Danger from his family and his best friends, Jasper (Sean Ryan Fox) and Charlotte (Riele Downs).
Is It Any Good?
This show's biggest hope for success hinges on the fact that its target audience is young enough to overlook the many things that weigh it down. Henry Danger is colorful, comical, and entirely nonsensical, which makes it a mildly entertaining (if mindless) way for a kid to spend time. But it also plays up less likable features, such as parents who are so out of touch with Henry that they miss obvious signs of his antics, as well as the mercifully sporadic presence of his younger sister, who steals scenes by being whiny and demanding. In addition, its visiting characters often fall into racial stereotypes.
Ironically, older viewers might like the show's tongue-in-cheek play on superhero clichés in Captain Man's character, but that's small consolation for the rest of what's there. Sadly, the overall content is mundane, the characters are cheesy, and the plot is predictable. Many kids probably won't stick around for the later seasons.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about superhero stories like Henry Danger. What makes this a popular genre? Is it fun to imagine a world with an element of the supernatural in it? How would having a superhero around change your life?
How do superheroes differ from real-life heroes? Who are some of your kids' role models? Why is it important to have role models? Are any of the characters here decent models?
Does this series set out to teach you anything? Should movies or TV shows strive to do so? What rules does your family have about screen time? What is the purpose of rules like these?
TV Details
- Premiere date : July 26, 2014
- Cast : Jace Norman , Cooper Barnes , Sean Ryan Fox
- Network : Nickelodeon
- Genre : Comedy
- Topics : Superheroes
- TV rating :
- Awards : Emmy - Emmy Award Nominee , Kids' Choice Award
- Last updated : April 9, 2026
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