Inspector Gadget

TV-YUnited States rating198322 min episodesAnimation, Comedy, Kids
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A clumsy cyborg detective uses high-tech gadgets to solve crimes while his niece and pet dog do the real work behind the scenes. It is a lighthearted comedy where the main character often gets into silly situations while trying to stop a mysterious villain.

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What's in it

Scary
Mild
Violence
Mild
Language
None
Rude humour
Mild
Sad themes
None
Pace
Fast
The show features frequent action sequences and rapid gadget malfunctions that create a busy and energetic atmosphere. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.SomeThe villain Dr. Claw and his agents appear during various crime scenes.

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  1. 1Why do you think Penny and Brain have to help their uncle in secret?
  2. 2How did the gadgets help or sometimes make things more complicated for Inspector Gadget?
  3. 3What did you think of the way the characters worked together as a team?

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