Parents' Guide to

Victor and Valentino

By Emily Ashby, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 7+

Adventure, mild scares in Mesoamerican folklore-based show.

TV Cartoon Network Kids' Animation 2019
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Based on 7 parent reviews

Lebron12James3
Lebron12James3 Parent
December 29, 2021
age 2+

Curious George must defeat the most evil villain of all, Quite(voiced by Topher Grace)

Petpatelon5
Petpatelon5 Adult
September 14, 2021
age 16+

Seems ok until you watch more of it

So most people haven't seen many episodes of this and are giving incorrect reviews, there have been scenes like in the Punk Concert episode that features girls flirting with girls and holding hands, the younger male characters wearing shorts or smacking older characters on the butt while "moshing" or even landing on another person face and rubbing his butt on the characters face. I've seen other episodes that have questionable relationships shown too much in detail, I have nothing against same sex (I am gay) but this is not for younger kids, there are slight sexual references and it goes a little further than PG-13, I wouldn't say it's bad for a teen to watch but anyone under 14 should not be watching this show. There's also more violence and unprovoked assault in this than other shows (not really graphic or bloody but not really something a little kid should be picking up things from) It doesn't show nudity or fully talk about sex, but it's about teen level hints being dropped.

This title has:

Too much violence
Too much sex
Too much consumerism
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What's the Story?

VICTOR AND VALENTINO is the story of two half-brothers who spend their summer in a small town called Monte Macabre with their elderly Grandma Chatu (voiced by Laura Patalano). In their insatiable quest for adventure and fun, Victor (Diego Molano) and Valentino (Sean-Ryan Petersen) discover that the town is a hotbed for unusual and supernatural goings on, and they jump right in to experience all of it. From conjuring underworld spirits to encountering mythical creatures like the chupacabra, there's no shortage of excitement this summer for these two siblings.

Is It Any Good?

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Kids say (19):

Rooted in Latin American folklore and culture, this buddy adventure keeps viewers guessing about what kinds of thrills its two stars will dig up next. Their mismatched personalities give Victor and Valentino different viewpoints on their shared predicaments, with impulsive Victor generally dismissive of risks and Valentino eager to adhere to rules and cautions. As the events play out, it always takes a combined effort and a little creative strategizing to undo whatever chaos they've caused.

Victor and Valentino isn't intended to be an educational series, but viewers will gain some familiarity with aspects of Latin American culture because of the show's setting and involvement of customs like quinceañera, alebrijes, and soccer in the stories themselves. It's also a fun pick for kids who are interested in the idea of the supernatural but aren't ready for edgier, scarier shows of the same ilk.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about how the monsters and other supernatural forces are presented in Victor and Valentino. Are they meant to be scary or friendly? Is the idea of spirits of the dead and mythical monsters something that bothers you? How do you cope with your fears?

  • How does this series promote awareness of Latin American culture and traditions? Do you think there are any stereotypes perpetuated in its content? What, if anything, did you learn about the Latinx culture and experience by watching?

  • What examples of character strengths like curiosity do you see in these stories? Does a character have to be a good role model to model positive characteristics? Is Victor a good role model? How about Valentino? How does each influence the other's behavior?

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