Parents need to know this Max and the Midnights It is an animated TV series based on the book series of the same name by Lincoln Pierce. Set in medieval times, the series features violence involving swords, daggers, bows and arrows. When a gun is used, the actual moment of violence, including minor character deaths, is mostly off-screen. Violence is played for laughs; for example, when a man is shot with arrows, he cheerfully declares, “I’m fine!” he claims. before collapsing to the ground. Evil King Gastley constantly threatens his subjects with death for trivial crimes. Many scenes of action-packed adventure await you, often where the characters are pursued by King Gastley’s henchmen or dragons. The main characters are often in danger, but the comedic nature of the show makes it feel like nothing bad will end up happening. Strengths of character on display include courage and perseverance.