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Dave the Barbarian

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 4, age appropriate for kids over 6; suggested age 6.
  • Is it any good?

    2.0
  • Common Sense says

    All muscle, no depth; OK, but kids can do better.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 6 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Dave's sisters get involved in all the action, but it's always Dave who saves the day.
  • Violence & scariness:

    Not an issue.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Dave the Barbarian

Parents need to know that the title character is a barbarian who has bulging muscles but is afraid of his own shadow. The female characters are stereotyped as self-absorbed and vicious. The entire series is filled with awkward jokes, chaotic plotlines, and unoriginal animation.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about what their kids think about the mixed message the show sends -- that settling disputes with discussion is better than using violence, all the while portraying Dave as a wimp for not fighting. Are the female characters role models in any way?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    I rate this title on for age 17 and give it 5.0

    Dave is awesome!

    I love it, i used to watch it all the time!!! :DD!!! ((: i'm 13! ;DD

  2. I rate this title on for age 4 and give it 3.0

    Okay,

    I have to say this show is funny.At least the way I remember it. Its way better then all the new shows that are coming on these days.

  3. I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Okay, the people at CS are being idiots again

    This is one of the only good shows Disney Channel has left because it's funny. It's a very interesting take on Barbarians with the main character as a coward and the characters are so silly and stupid, they're just lovable. The plots are stupid, everything is stupid, but that's because the show is supposed to be stupid! People need to realize that, and it's one of the more original ideas Disney ever had.

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Kansas
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 0.0

    i am glad its gone

    i hate this show i am glad its gone

  5. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Virginia
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    This show is Great.

    Dave the barbarian is just Great. It moves away from the obvious humour of most children's shows and gives intelligent children a bit more credit; with its different, random style of humour. Like Monty Python for kids. I love it, and as a selective school student I am around a lot of intelligent kids who also love it. It's definately not your average kids' show; in a good way.

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