Common Sense Media Review
By Emily Ashby
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Feline's evil schemes are outrageous -- but fun for kids.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 7+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Watch
Parent and Kid Reviews
Based on 7 parent reviews
Based on 26 kid reviews
Kids say that while this show is entertaining and features zany action, there are significant concerns regarding its appropriateness for younger audiences. Many reviews highlight inconsistencies with its ratings and express frustration about the main character's continual struggles against the "kat," with some praising its humor and creativity, while others critique it for lacking positive messages.
- ratings concerns
- humor and creativity
- age appropriateness
- conflict focus
- mixed reviews
Summarized with AI
Summarized with AI
What's the Story?
When Coop's little sister Millie brings home a mysterious stray cat, \ he's sure it's not the friendly feline Millie insists it is. He's \ right: Soon Coop discovers the cat is actually a diabolical would-be \ assassin who's set his evil eye on Coop. Unfortunately no one in the \ family believes Coop's story; with no one to back him up, he's on his \ own to thwart the cat's repeated attempts to take him out.
Is It Any Good?
KID VS. KAT fits right in with zany cartoons like SpongeBob Squarepants, with a similar mix of outrageous comedy, unlikely scenarios, and over-the-top characters. If your kids are already familiar with this type of humor, little here will surprise them, and they'll probably enjoy the ridiculous nature of this curious spin on the cat-and-mouse game.
That said, if you're searching for a show with real substance, know that this isn't it. The name of the game here is pure comedic entertainment, so your kids won't be picking up any strong lessons from the stories or bits of wisdom from the characters. And it's probably a good idea to keep really little ones away altogether, since the cat in full attack mode could be frightening.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about whether cartoon violence has less of an impact than real-life violence. If so, why?
Why do you think so many kids' cartoons have such a high level of fighting and explosions? Kids: Would you watch a cartoon that didn't have them? Why or why not?
Do you have any pets? Do you consider them family members? How smart do you think animals are? How does their instinctive behavior compare to humans'?
TV Details
- Premiere date : October 25, 2008
- Cast : Brian Drummond , Erin Matthews , Kathleen Barr
- Network : Disney XD
- Genre : Kids' Animation
- Topics : Adventures
- TV rating :
- Last updated : October 9, 2025
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