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Fun superhero comedy teaches patience, has mild violence.
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Kid Cosmic
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Based on 2 parent reviews
Based on 10 kid reviews
Kids say the show is incredibly entertaining with amazing characters and writing, balancing fun and moral lessons without being overly preachy. Viewers appreciate its unique animation style, engaging storyline, and character development, although some express concern about the mild language used and a few cheesy violent scenes.
- great characters
- engaging story
- unique animation
- fun and moral
- mild language concerns
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What's the Story?
KID COSMIC follows the story of Kid (voiced by Jack Fisher), a quirky young boy living in a trailer out in the desert who finds a crashed alien spaceship. Inside the spaceship are five stones with the ability to grant superpowers. Kid, along with his neighbors Papa G (Keith Ferguson), 4-year-old Rosa (Lily Rose Silver), teen waitress Jo (Amanda Celine Miller), and a stray cat form a rag-tag team of superheroes. Together they fight alien invaders who want the stones' powers, but things don't always go according to plan.
Is It Any Good?
Kid has all the trappings of a classic superhero -- bravery, cunning and a tragic backstory, but he can't quite seem to get it right. It's the way Kid and his team face these failures that makes Kid Cosmic such a charming show. Each hilarious mistake comes with a valuable lesson for tweens and teens. McCracken brings the same whimsy and cheeky attitudes to the alien characters as seen in his previous space adventure series Wander Over Yonder. However, some parents may want to consider that younger viewers who take things at face value might get the wrong impression from characters like Rosa who are celebrated for their instinctive violence. Overall, it's a great option for family viewing, especially for parents who grew up on Powerpuff Girls and other McCracken classics.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about what it means to be a hero. What are some things that heroes can or cannot do? What heroes do you know in the real world?
When Kid Cosmic is upset he uses the phrase "freakin' out? Breathe it out." Families can talk about how they feel when they are upset or overwhelmed. What strategies can you use to calm yourself? How can this affect how you handle a difficult situation?
TV Details
- Premiere date : February 2, 2021
- Cast : Jack Fisher , Keith Ferguson , Amanda Céline Miller
- Network : Netflix
- Genre : Kids' Animation
- Topics : Superheroes , Adventures , Friendship
- Character Strengths : Compassion , Courage , Integrity , Perseverance , Self-control , Teamwork
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- Award : Common Sense Selection
- Last updated : October 9, 2025
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