Young Justice
- Network: Cartoon Network
- Genre: Kids' Animation
Common Sense Media says
Former sidekicks battle villains in action-packed cartoon.
- Network: Cartoon Network
- Genre: Kids' Animation
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Violence & scariness
Sexy stuff
Language
Consumerism
Drinking, drugs, & smoking
Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that this animated series based on DC Comics characters packs in a great deal of superhero action, likely to be imitated by any "little heroes" who become fans of the series. Punching, kicking, and jumping (and a few weapons, including bow and arrow and sharp spinning blades) is the order of the day for this action-driven cartoon, which otherwise provides traditional superhero storytelling along with positive messages about personal responsibility that are bound to entertain adventure-hungry kids.
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What's the story?
Based on a comic book series of the same name, YOUNG JUSTICE chronicles the coming-of-age adventures for a group of prominent superhero sidekicks -- Robin (voiced by Jesse McCartney), Kid Flash (Jason Spisak), Aqualad (Khary Payton), Arrowette (Stephanie Lemelin), and Miss Martian (Danica McKellar). They face down typical world-threatening challenges while also emerging from the shadows of the adult heroes who have trained them.
Is it any good?
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For many years, Warner Bros. animation studios have churned out a continuous stream of exceptional series based on DC Comics properties. Young Justice is another series in that vein, with a style closer to the cartoonish realism of Justice League Unlimited than the anime-inspired Teen Titans Go!
With more than 70 years of comic books to draw from, the storytelling in Young Justice has plenty of imagination, and the characters provide dependable touchstones for young viewers -- the impatient speedster, the sly computer hacker, the stoic strongman. Superboy (voiced by Nolan North) is based on the comics' most recent incarnation (he's a clone of the adult Superman) and returns the character to its roots as an alien trying to fit in, which is one of the all-time great metaphors for the awkwardness of childhood and the teenage years. Young Justice provides a dose of sharp animated action for superhero fans of all ages.
Families can talk about...
Families can talk about how the show presents violence between the heroes and villains. Is violence ever a good way to resolve conflict? Would other approaches have worked in the show?
What do you think is the best approach when you believe an authority figure is wrong about something? How would you approach that situation?
TV details
| Cast: | Bruce Greenwood, Danica McKellar, Phil LaMarr |
| Network: | Cartoon Network |
| Genre: | Kids' Animation |
| Topics: | Superheroes |
| TV rating: | TV-PG |
| Available on: | DVD |
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The Next Teen Titans?
We all know of Teen Titans. One of American kids' favorite. We all loved it, but is Young Justice the next Teen Titans? The action is not too violent, the comedy? Kid Flash supplies just the right amount. And something else is the gender role. A lot of times people say girls can't be strong but look how wrong that is! Young Justice does not discriminate. Actually I should say DC does not discriminate against girls. I found this show to be very entertaining and it kept my interest. It's very hard to find a show that's pilot is as interesting as the rest. I say this will be a hit success and keep watching! One day it might even surpass Teen Titans...
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Too much violence
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hi
This show is actually really good.Teen Titans will always be better in my opinion,but i do enjoy watching this.
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Very Good.
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Too much violence
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