Common Sense Media Review
By Diondra K. Brown
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Teen navigates life and fighting crime in funny action show.
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Ultra Violet and Black Scorpion
What's the Story?
ULTRA VIOLET AND BLACK SCORPION are part of an everyday Mexican American family by day, and become crime-fighting superheroes by night. Violet and her uncle Cruz have both been chosen by magical luchador masks which allow them to have powers, such as super speed and super strength, to keep their town safe. Black Scorpion mentors his niece as she develops her skills while also balancing life as a teenager. Social media, high school gossip, and maintaining her friendships make keeping her identity a secret even harder. Will Violet be able to balance it all, or will being super come at a price that's too high?
Is It Any Good?
This fun series is a great balance of comedy and action that features diverse, Latino talent and culture in a powerful way. Ultra Violet and Black Scorpion tackles questions about the power of social media and how to balance honesty and secrets. Violet is a positive female role model who helps redefine what it means to be a superhero. She is optimistic, determined, and has a zest for learning. The show's storylines could have been more creative.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how in Ultra Violet and Black Scorpion, the superheroes honor their Mexican American heritage with their costumes.
If you could have any super power, what would it be? Why?
Do you think it's hard for Violet and Cruz to hide their identities as superheroes?
What do you think are the most important qualities of a superhero? Why?
TV Details
- Premiere date : June 3, 2022
- Cast : Scarlett Estevez , J.R. Villarreal , Marianna Burelli
- Network : Disney Channel
- Genre : Action
- Topics : Superheroes , Adventures , Friendship
- TV rating :
- Last updated : September 29, 2025
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