Dan Vs. (2011) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Dan, a short (and short-tempered) man, has nothing better to do with his time than rail against what he perceives to be life's injustices – even if he's completely in the wrong. Whether it's a beef against a fast-food chain, an untalented barber, the entirety of Canada, the game of baseball or lemonade-selling children, petulant Dan is always spurred into action, usually dragging his best friend Chris and Chris' undercover operative wife, Elise, along on the revenge-filled ride.

TV-PG • 2011 • 3 seasons

Age

12+

Dan Vs. is an animated comedy series centered on a short-tempered, vengeful protagonist who goes to absurd lengths to get back at perceived slights. The show earns its TV-PG rating through pervasive aggressive behavior, frequent cartoonish violence, and mild sexual innuendos. Parents should be aware that the humor is cynical and relies heavily on verbal insults, threats, and antisocial conduct that may not be suitable for younger… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Curtis Armstrong

Paget Brewster

Dave Foley

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Is Dan Vs. appropriate for kids?

Content severity in Dan Vs. Sign up for season-by-season breakdown

Substances Mild 2/10

Language Strong 6/10

Sex/Nudity Moderate 4/10

Violence/Gore Intense 10/10

Mature Themes Strong 6/10

Sex and nudity in Dan Vs.

Light sexual innuendo and flirtatious dialogue occur periodically. Some female characters are designed with exaggerated proportions, and mild references to dating or relationships are common.

Violence and gore in Dan Vs.

Violence is frequent but framed as slapstick cartoon action, featuring explosions, fights, and property damage without realistic gore. Because characters are highly stylized, face no lasting consequences, and the violence is comedic in nature, a slight severity discount is applied.

Language in Dan Vs.

Mild. The show features intermittent insults, name-calling, and mild terms like "crap" or "stupid." Profanity is extremely limited and rarely exceeds mild exclamations.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Dan Vs.

Light touch. Some episodes feature characters drinking wine at dinner, and there is an occasional passing reference to alcohol.

Mature themes in Dan Vs.

Light touch. The central theme is focused on obsessive grudge-holding and petty vengeance, which is treated as a character flaw for comedic purposes rather than a serious moral lesson.

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Is Dan Vs. appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Dan Vs. is best for ages 12+. It's rated TV-PG. Dan Vs. is an animated comedy series centered on a short-tempered, vengeful protagonist who goes to absurd lengths to get back at perceived slights. The show earns its TV-PG rating through pervasive aggressive behavior…

What age rating does Dan Vs. have?

Dan Vs. is rated TV-PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 12+.

What is Dan Vs. about?

How many seasons does Dan Vs. have?

Dan Vs. has 3 seasons covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.

Is there sex or nudity in Dan Vs.?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across Dan Vs..

How violent is Dan Vs.?

Violence isn't a standout concern across Dan Vs. per our reviewers.

Is the language in Dan Vs. appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across Dan Vs..

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Dan Vs.?