The Awesomes (2013) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Sexual content is moderate, primarily consisting of innuendo and suggestive dialogue. Flirting and romantic relationships are a recurring element, with some heavy kissing shown. There are occasional references to sexual encounters, such as 'Gadget Gal's hookup' in 'MadeMan,' though these are not explicit. Perfect Man's pixelated backside is briefly shown in 'People vs. Perfect Man,' implying nudity without showing anything graphic.

Violence is frequent but highly stylized and comedic, typical of an action-cartoon. Characters use superpowers, lasers, and physical attacks, resulting in explosions, destruction, and comical injuries. While characters are often defeated or knocked out, there is no blood or lasting harm shown, and they typically 'bounce back.' Fights involve superheroes against villains, giant robots, or everyday objects coming to life. This cartoon violence receives a -1 severity reduction due to its stylized nature and lack of…

Strong language is frequent, including bleeped uses of the 'f-word' and unbleeped uses of 's**t,' 'a**hole,' 'd**k,' 'bitch,' and 'bastard.' Profanity is used casually in dialogue and for comedic effect. Some episodes feature more concentrated uses of stronger terms.

Alcohol consumption is casual and frequent, with characters seen drinking beer, wine, or cocktails in social settings. Some characters are depicted as heavy drinkers, and in 'Hotwire's Funeral,' a character is described as an alcoholic, though no severe addiction is depicted on screen. There are no depictions of illegal drug use or smoking.

This season explores themes of grief and loss following a teammate's death in 'Hotwire's Funeral.' Loyalty and betrayal are central, especially in 'People vs. Perfect Man.' The challenges of public perception and reality TV are satirized in 'The Awesomes Awesome Show.' 'Tim Goes to School' touches on bullying and fitting in. 'Secret Santa' presents a moral dilemma when Santa Claus is portrayed as a criminal mastermind.