Available on Disney Plus.
Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire (TV-PG)
Captivating, colorful Afrofuturist anthology series wows.
“Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire” is an animated anthology series made by creators from across Africa. Each episode or short film stands alone, but all are adventure stories with elements of science fiction, fantasy, and African history and tradition. Together, these components add up to Afrofuturism, a cultural and artistic movement created by people in Africa. Creators from Zimbabwe, South Africa, Uganda, Nigeria and more generate their own visions of the future in this bold and colorful series. The voice cast also includes actors from Africa or of African descent, such as Florence Kasumba and Hakeem Kae-Kazim. Content varies by story, but traditional weapons like swords are used as well as sci-fi-style guns and bombs. There are also some scary creatures and characters in peril in these often fast-paced tales. (Ten roughly 10-minute episodes)
Available on Disney Plus.
My Adventures With Superman (Unrated)
Fun, family-friendly animated Superman is a total treat.
“My Adventures With Superman” is a family-friendly animated series about a young Superman (voice of Jack Quaid). Clark Kent and his photographer roommate, Jimmy Olsen (Ishmel Sahid), are starting their careers; they’re interns at the Daily Planet under the highly motivated reporter Lois Lane (Alice Lee). Of course, Clark has a secret identity that he must balance along with his regular-guy life. Violence includes giant evil robots, explosions, futuristic guns and other sci-fi weapons. Characters are in peril often but always make it out safely. There’s some light romance between characters; it’s cute and awkward, not sexual. Language is mild and limited to name-calling like “dummies.” This light, lively series is a great choice for whole-family viewing. (10 22-minute episodes)
Language, drugs in surreal, magical show about teen giant.
“I’m a Virgo” is a fantasy coming-of-age comedy drama series about a young giant living in Oakland, Calif. Cootie (“Moonlight’s” Jharrel Jerome), who is 13 feet tall, breaks out of his “safe” exile to discover a world that’s in political chaos. Characters smoke pot and drink. In one scene, 19-year-old Cootie drinks several shots before declaring, “I’m drunk.” Violence is often comic: For example, a man who’s trying to punch Cootie flies up into the air. Expect use of sci-fi weapons and violent altercations, some of which may involve deaths. Frequent strong language includes “f—,” “s—,” “a–,” “b—-” and more. The cast is mostly Black, with diversity in age and body type. Storylines include romantic complications, and there are moments of sexuality, like when a group of young women demand that Cootie expose himself so they can take a look. Positive messages involve themes of friendship, acceptance and inner strength. (Seven roughly half-hour episodes)
Available on Prime Video.
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