Following the misadventures of loveable Cuphead and his cautious but easily-swayed brother Mugman as they scour the Inkwell Isles in search of fun and adventure.

The Cuphead Show

A love letter to 1940s animation, The Cuphead Show boasts better production value than its progenitors but otherwise remains mostly faithful to the aesthetic and flavor of those cartoons of old. However, its modern edge and recurring Devil character make it questionable content for young children.

The Cuphead Show Season 1:

PARENTAL NOTES

It’s Not Nothing

• The season is rated TV-7 and is most definitely not for those younger than that. In true 40s cartoon fashion, The Cuphead Show doesn’t shy away from cartoon violence. They aren’t afraid to blow up or smash heroes and villains alike. It’s very reminiscent of early Tom and Jerry in the tone of violence.
• The Devil (by name) is a recurring villain. He’s very early Looney Tunes Satan in that he’s both sincerely evil and able to be outsmarted by simple gags.
• They make a friend who is a con artist.

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Could It Be Satan?

• There’s a case to be made that making a joke out of Satan is woke. However, he isn’t a fool and is unambiguously evil.
  • God is not mentioned.

The Cuphead Show Season 2:

PARENTAL NOTES

Darker

• The season has a little more of an edge to it. Sort of 40s cartoons meets Ren & Stimpy.
• Definitely plays footsy with the occult.

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Girl Power

• The girl character is smarter, more charming, and dominant.

The Cuphead Show Season 3:

PARENTAL NOTES

Even Darker

• This season trends a little macabre.
  • We find out that their ghost friend made a deal with the Devil.
    • In one scene, the Devil causes her to rot to death. Her flesh shrinks, and she eventually turns into a skeleton and then dust.
• The Devil plays a much larger role this season.
• There’s a scene with a faux arcane ritual that invokes images of the occult.
• The boy’s ghost friend can “possess” people.

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Running With The Devil

• The Devil plays a much larger role this season and is more of a joke.