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By Joly Herman
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
All action all the time -- not for all viewers.
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Teen Titans
Parent and Kid Reviews
Based on 41 parent reviews
Based on 137 kid reviews
Kids say the show is an excellent combination of action, humor, and drama, addressing both light and dark themes while promoting strong messages of friendship, teamwork, and personal growth. Many viewers appreciate the well-developed characters, relatable storylines, and the serious tone compared to its reboot, believing it is suitable for older children and teens despite some violence and intense moments.
- action-packed
- character development
- positive messages
- suitable for older kids
- serious themes
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What's the Story?
TEEN TITANS combines Japanese manga-style graphics with old-school DC superheroes. The madcap pace of the comic moments combined with the interesting character quirks of the superheroes can be entertaining. On the other hand, these teens didn't get together to bond as friends -- they came to fight. And fight they do. Questions of honor, loyalty, friendship, strength, and capacity pop up in each episode. However, each episode also sees a member kidnapped, coerced, ridiculed, or tortured by "evil" forces.
Is It Any Good?
Though the male characters dominate the show, the female characters can be equally powerful. They bond with their male comrades in platonic relationships, which puts them on equal footing. Yet if it takes full-out war to bring females on par with men, then perhaps this equality is not worth the consequences. Teen Titans is seductive because it looks so awesome, but, frankly, there's so much violence that parents might think twice about letting it into the home on a regular basis -- if at all.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how the show's violent scenes make kids feel. Do you think these fight scenes are intended only to entertain, or are they trying to teach you something about strength, honor, teamwork, and tradition? Does it make you want to learn more about the martial arts? What do these fighters have in common with more traditional superheroes, and how do they differ?
Are the Teen Titans role models? Why or why not?
Which of the characters' superpowers would you most like to have? How would it help you on an everyday basis? Would it ever be a burden? Which of your special talents can you use to help other people?
TV Details
- Premiere date : July 19, 2003
- Cast : Greg Cipes , Scott Menville , Tara Strong
- Networks : Boomerang , Cartoon Network
- Genre : Kids' Animation
- Topics : Superheroes , Adventures
- TV rating :
- Last updated : October 9, 2025
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