Scare PewDiePie
By Emily Ashby,
Common Sense Media Reviewer
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YouTube star's excessive language marks not-so-scary show.

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What's the Story?
SCARE PEWDIEPIE follows Internet personality PewDiePie (Felix Kjellberg) as he puts his gaming expertise to the test in staged real-world horror settings. Each episode sees him facing an obstacle course of fear and on a set that's staffed with actors who hinder his escape.
Is It Any Good?
This poorly conceived YouTube series dangles awkwardly between presenting IRL ("in real life") versions of video games within the strange concept of a semi-reality series and delivering real scares to either the star or the audience. It's obvious that PewDiePie has had a hand in creating these staged sets, even if some of the minor details remain a surprise to him, and very little of what goes on is the least bit scary. In the end, it winds up being a rather lackluster forum for more screen time for the star. His existing fan pool will want to watch, but it's unlikely to appeal to newcomers.
Even though the content won't leave teens weak-kneed, PewDiePie's torrent of salty language throughout each experience makes it less than ideal for them. One has to wonder if, faced with the mundacity of the show's content, PewDiePie overshoots on the naughty words for mere shock value. In any case, there are plenty of other, more meaningful options for teens' attention.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how platforms such as YouTube have changed how we assign celebrity status. Is the fact that just about anyone can achieve stardom a good thing or a bad thing? How can the Internet help launch a person's popularity? On the other hand, what dangers exist in putting oneself out there for all to see?
Was anything about this series truly scary? Did PewDiePie ever seem genuinely frightened? Do you like being scared when you watch TV or a movie?
Teens: Do you enjoy video games or online gaming? What is enticing about the level playing field of virtual gaming?
TV Details
- Premiere date: February 10, 2016
- Cast: Felix Kjellberg
- Network: YouTube
- Genre: Reality TV
- TV rating: TV-MA
- Last updated: February 26, 2022
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