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Jurassic World: Chaos Theory

Jurassic World Chaos Theory TV show poster: Darius, a black teenager, looks through the jaws of a dinosaur

Common Sense Media Review

Ashley Moulton By Ashley Moulton , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 9+

Tween adventure features fun, friendship, ferocious dinos.

Parents Need to Know

Why Age 9+?

Any Positive Content?

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Parent and Kid Reviews

age 11+

Based on 16 parent reviews

age 12+

Eh

There are discussions about romantic relationships in this cartoon which are more appropriate for older kids. Also there is a same sex couple in this cartoon and they kiss.
age 12+

On my tv this shows up for age 7 and up. It is definitely for older kids. The concept is someone trying to kill the group from previous seasons using dinosaurs. They don’t directly show people being eaten but it’s obvious that is what is happening. There is one character that is a super creepy looking robot chucky character. Definitely more mature themes. Two of the girls are in a relationship and kiss multiple times.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say (16 ):
Kids say (12 ):

Dino-loving tweens who are looking for more adventure than preschool dinosaur shows but aren't quite ready for the grown-up Jurassic Park/World movies will love this series. Like its predecessor Camp Cretaceous, there's constant action and adventure. (It's not necessary to have watched the Camp Cretaceous series to enjoy Chaos Theory, but knowing the backstories might add to enjoyment.) The dinosaurs look super cool and realistic, and the unpredictability of where they'll pop up baring their teeth next is half the fun. The teenage characters are compelling and nuanced; they seem like real kids, albeit kids put in tremendously challenging circumstances. The teenage boy characters are notable for their vulnerability, emotional availability, and lack of over-the-top masculine stereotypical behaviors (despite fighting dinosaurs). Plots are interesting and each episode ends in a cliffhanger, making it hard to resist bingeing. Adults and tweens will enjoy watching this dino-tastic adventure together.

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