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Fantasy adventure series has violence, children in peril.
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Sweet Tooth
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Based on 23 parent reviews
Parents say the series offers an engaging narrative that appeals to both kids and adults, featuring positive themes such as courage and kindness, but it also contains a range of darker elements like violence and swearing that may not be suitable for younger viewers. While the first season is generally seen as appropriate for children around 11, subsequent seasons introduce more profanity and darker themes that could be concerning for kids.
- dark themes
- parental caution
- suitable for older kids
- positive values
- engaging narrative
Summarized with AI
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Based on 42 kid reviews
Kids say this show is an emotional rollercoaster with a captivating storyline set in a post-apocalyptic world, but it contains significant violence and mature themes that may be disturbing for younger viewers. Reviewers praise its strong messages about acceptance, family, and bravery, while cautioning that it includes swearing, graphic content, and is best suited for older teens and adults.
- emotional storytelling
- strong messages
- graphic violence
- mature themes
- family-oriented
- suitable for teens
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What's the Story?
In the world of SWEET TOOTH, an event known as "the great crumble" produces two hysteria-inducing phenomena: first, a deadly virus that sweeps the globe; second, all babies are now born as human-animal hybrids. Nine years after the "crumble," Gus (Christian Convery), a deer-human boy hybrid, and his father (Will Forte) live a peaceful life secluded in the woods. But things change when Gus's curiosity about the outside world becomes too much for his father to control.
Is It Any Good?
Despite the dark premise of this series, it is heartfelt and fun, and its lead is as sweet as the title suggests. Gus, also known as Sweet Tooth, is an average troublemaking, stubborn 9-year-old, except he has horns. Although his antics can get on anyone's last nerve, his kindness, curiosity, and borderline naïve loyalty are what make him a compelling character. Young teens may find Gus's curiosity and thirst for adventure relatable. Older teens may find it interesting to see how the actions of other characters out of fear, misinformation, or self-preservation both directly and indirectly affect Gus and other hybrids like him.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the environment. What lessons do Gus's "pubba" and other characters teach Gus about treating the earth? What actions can you and your family take to help the environment?
In the series, the apocalypse begins with a deadly virus spreading around the world. How do the ways the characters in the series deal with the virus reflect reality? Why do you believe the creators wrote it this way?
Families can also talk about the lies that Gus's father tells. Why do you believe Gus's father lies to him about the world? What positive and/or negative effects does this have on Gus? Do you think it's OK for parents to lie to their children occasionally?
TV Details
- Premiere date : June 4, 2021
- Cast : Will Forte , Christian Convery , Nonso Anozie , Adeel Akhtar
- Network : Netflix
- Genre : Action
- Topics : Fantasy ( Magic ) , Adventures , Book Characters , Friendship , STEM , Animals ( Wild Animals )
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- Last updated : December 11, 2025
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