Warped!
Warped!
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A Lot or a Little?
The parents' guide to what's in this TV show.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Warped! Is a live-action sitcom that relies on a lot of slapstick physical humor and doesn't have much in the way of morals or lessons learned. Characters get along but still tease each other about not knowing things or not being good at things. Sarcasm, name calling, lying, and dishonesty are often used for comedic effect. The kids get into trouble often, with few consequences. There's only one character of color, whose ethnicity is ambiguous, and he's portrayed as not being very smart or competent.
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What's the Story?
In WARPED!, young Milo (Anton Starkman) works at a popular comic book store and has his world turned upside down when the boss hires Ruby (Kate Godfrey of All That), possibly the only person in town who knows even more about comic books than he does. Despite their differences, the two form an unlikely alliance as co-creators of what they are sure will be the world's best graphic novel. Hijinks ensue and they're joined on their misadventures by their friend Harvey, from the pizza shop upstairs, as well as their co-worker, Darby.
Is It Any Good?
While younger kids will get a kick out of the show's seemingly endless physical comedy gags, parents will be turned off by the character's lack of integrity and the absence of consequences for their behavior. On the surface, Warped! is a frothy and harmless 30 minutes of laughs for the young elementary school set. Look a little closer, though, and you'll see an alarming reliance on sarcasm, mild insults set to a laugh track, and dishonest behavior in order to get those giggles. While Ruby is portrayed as generally kind and inclusive, Milo is often selfish and self-serving. The other characters are similarly one-dimensional and the only minority character, Harley, is often depicted as lazy and as a bad employee. Add in that the kids hardly ever get into trouble for their antics regardless of their severity -- in one episode they even go so far as to break into a car and drive it through the comic store's wall -- and this is a show that's not worth anyone's time.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about integrity; what is it and why is it important? Do the kids in this show often act with integrity?
One great thing about this show is how each character has their own special interests. What project are they each working on to explore their interests?
TV Details
- Premiere date: January 20, 2022
- Cast: Anton Starkman, Kate Godfrey
- Network: Nickelodeon
- Genre: Comedy
- TV rating: NR
- Last updated: November 24, 2022
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