In Space with Markiplier

TV review by Melissa Camacho, Common Sense Media
In Space with Markiplier poster.

Common Sense says

age 9+

Fun, interactive sci-fi spoof has mild violence, language.

YouTube Comedy 2022
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Parents say

age 11+

Based on 3 reviews

Kids say

age 12+

Based on 6 reviews

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  • The head engineer.
  • The crew.
  • Floating in space.

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What Parents Need to Know

Parents need to know that In Space with Markiplier is an interactive YouTube series YouTube star Markiplier's fictional trip to space. A space ship called the Invincible II is taking passengers to a distant planet to start a new life. But when disaster strikes, the captain has to make decisions about how to get the ship back on course. This fun series features some fantasy violence, some occasional strong language, including words like "hell" and "asshat." There's a champagne toast, and some moments of mild innuendo that will go over many kids' heads. All of this is offered in a comedy context, and will most likely appeal to tweens and up.

Community Reviews

MacMando777
MacMando777 Adult
May 4, 2022
age 11+

For being a free to watch Youtube Product it is perfect in almost every way...but something big is missing

There are two parts of this series and I would like to rate them separately. In Space Part 1 Age 8+ The First part is a great show to watch as a family. I watched it with my kids and my parents and all of them loved it. The story has its complicated parts, but it all boils down to a time loop. Fun for all. However not enough MatPat! As we finishing it up though, I noticed a lack of two important characters: Warfstache (the fan favorite with the iconic pink mustache) and Darkiplier (The best written character in the series and the main antagonist). However they teased that Warfstache would be in Part 2 and since they come as pair I assumed Darkiplier would be in Part 2. In Space: Part 2 Age 14+ First I'd like to point out that the age rating in because the plot is confusing and requires a high amount of markiplier lore. My 8 year old and my mom ducked out early (they came back for the ending) So it was just me, my 15 year old son, and my dad. At first we enjoyed it a lot. They improved in two out of the three ways we asked. One, more MatPat, and two: Warfstache! But as we got to end scene i had saw that Darkiplier, the most important character in WHOLE SERIES was NOWHERE to be seen. Then (as the others came back in the room) there an end credits confirming that what ever was next...Darkiplier would be the focus. Essentially this was build up to the best character on YouTube. And I can't wait!

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Great role models
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BigManSteve
BigManSteve Adult
April 11, 2022
age 11+

Brill

It’s brilliant. The whole experience is quite entertaining and my son enjoyed the entire thing.
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What's the Story?

IN SPACE WITH MARKIPLIER is an interactive YouTube series featuring popular content creator Mark Edward Fischback, also known as Markiplier. A space ship called the Invincible II is taking passengers to a distant planet to start a new life. But when disaster strikes, the captain has to make decisions about how to get the ship back on course. Each episode offers its share of mishaps, and at the end of each installment, viewers must choose from at least two courses of action in order to keep the story going.

Is It Any Good?

This fun sci-fi/action comedy allows viewers to watch the story unfold from the point of view of the ship's new captain, while choosing how the story will unfold. Throughout it all, a colorful cast of crew members like the head engineer (played by Markiplier) engage the captain as they go about their work, or are called upon to do things like protect passengers from laser-firing androids or to keep the vessel from exploding. Granted, some of the humor is silly, but this doesn't take away from the series' overall entertainment value. Folks looking for an amusing online series will In Space with Markiplier worth checking out.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about the difference between series that air on "regular TV" and those featured on streaming platforms like YouTube. What things can be done online that can't be done on television?

  • How many different story lines does In Space with Markiplier offer? Which ones do you like the best? Why?

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