Common Sense Media Review
By Marty Brown
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Injuries, language, positive messages in French MMA drama.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 15+?
Any Positive Content?
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The Cage
What's the Story?
THE CAGE follows aspiring MMA fighter Taylor (Melvin Boomer) as he tries to launch his professional career. After a video circulates of Taylor knocking out top pro Ibrahim (Bosh), he capitalizes on his newfound fame by challenging him to a rematch on the national stage.
Is It Any Good?
The most interesting thing about aspiring MMA fighter Taylor (Melvin Boomer) is that his unwavering self-belief is clearly delusional. The Cage mostly feels like a by-the-numbers sports drama (with absolutely zero subtext), except that it's unclear whether viewers should actually be rooting for its protagonist. Taylor says he's a good fighter over and over, but his work in the ring mostly says otherwise. The series captures enough behind-the-scenes MMA to be interesting for fans of the sport, but it's unclear how much of a model fighter its hero should actually be.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about MMA fighting. How familiar were you with MMA before watching The Cage? How did your perception of the sport change after watching?
What are the individual fighters' motivations? How do these play out in the cage? What does the series suggest it takes to be a successful MMA fighter?
How does Taylor's self-confidence benefit him? How does it get him into trouble? How does Taylor evolve over the course of the series?
TV Details
- Premiere date : November 9, 2024
- Cast : Melvin Boomer , Frank Gastambide , Bosh
- Network : Netflix
- Genre : Drama
- TV rating :
- Last updated : November 14, 2024
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