Common Sense Media Review
Girl power is possible! Elementary kids OK.
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Based on 24 parent reviews
Parents say that this show presents a strong female lead who manages to blend her life as a teenager with her role as a spy, promoting empowering messages for young girls. However, several reviews noted concerns regarding the focus on appearance and the portrayal of romance, while some viewers expressed nostalgia and admiration for its humor and action-packed episodes, emphasizing that it remains a beloved classic among families.
- strong female lead
- focus on appearance
- nostalgic favorite
- humor and action
- suitable for kids
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Based on 39 kid reviews
Kids say this TV show is a classic favorite, loved for its engaging characters, humor, and action-packed plots, with many reviewers praising the strong female lead and her adventures alongside her friends. However, some found the romantic elements, particularly the dating plotlines, a bit overwhelming and detracting from the show's charm, while others appreciated the lessons about courage and friendship despite some mild violence and stereotypical portrayals of characters.
- strong female lead
- action-packed humor
- mild romantic plot
- engaging characters
- nostalgic favorite
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What's the Story?
KIM POSSIBLE capitalizes on the female villain-fighting craze that sparked with Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Alias -- but tones it down for younger kids. Kim (Christy Carlson Romano) is a "normal" teenager who happens to be a Super Agent. Her sidekick is a timid teenager named Ron Stoppable (Will Friedle). Like the Powerpuff Girls, Kim lives in a world colored hip and retro, playing off campy spy movies of the 1960s and '70s.
Is It Any Good?
The show's mature humor and high school characters entertain older kids and preteens. Kim's parents, Dr. and Dr. Possible (Gary Cole and Jean Smart), show up at all the right times.
Because it's kids' programming on the Disney Channel, the show presents some good lessons. But lessons may get muddled and nearly lost as the heroes shimmy up rope ladders dangling from helicopters and dodge spinning tops of doom. As long as you're not expecting too much in the way of educational value, you'll probably have plenty of fun with this one.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the nature of Kim's lifestyle. Does trouble find her, or does she go looking for trouble? Is she a role model for young girls in any way? Do kids find it "different" to have a girl as the lead, and the boy as her sidekick?
TV Details
- Premiere date : June 7, 2002
- Cast : Nancy Cartwright , Will Friedle
- Networks : ABC , Disney Channel
- Genre : Kids' Animation
- Topics : Adventures
- TV rating :
- Last updated : February 8, 2026
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