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Danny Phantom (by Mayflower, 13, Girl)

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Rating: **** four stars (incredible)
Television Subcategory: Animation

Country

USA 

Station

Nickelodeon

What is this show or episode about?

It's about this kid named Danny Fenton, whose ghost-hunter parents create a portal that can break into a realm where ghosts reside. Danny accidentally steps inside and becomes fused with ghostly DNA, which transforms him into a half-ghost/half-human. Known to his friends Sam and Tucker as the crime-fighting superhero Danny Phantom and to the rest of the town as Inviso-bill, Public Ghost Enemy #1, an average day in this 14-year-old's life includes protecting the town from ghosts, trying not to get caught by the town ghost-hunters, and trying not to embarrass himself in front of the prettiest girl in school. 

How frequently do you watch this show?

Every time it's on, I'm glued to the television 

Do you like the plots or stories of the show? What do you like or dislike about them?

I love the episode plots. It's a ton of comedy, action, and paranormal adventure (with a little bit of occasional romance) crammed into a convenient 22-minute show. 

Is there anything you would like to see happen in the story of the show right now?

I would like to see more of Vlad, Danny's arch-nemesis and the only other half-ghost on the planet. I think it would also be cool if they introduced a third half-ghost to spice up the series. But the series rocks as is. 

Who are the main actors and actresses on this program, or the people who star in it?

The 3 main good guys are Danny Fenton/Phantom (David Kaufman), the halfa-hero of Amity Park, Samantha Manson (Grey Delisle), Danny's free-spirited goth friend/denied girlfriend, and Tucker Foley (Rickey D'Shon Collins), the loud-mouth techno-geek in the trio. Danny's enemies are vast and varied from the idiotic Box Ghost (Rob Paulson), to actual threats such as Danny's arch-nemesis Vlad Masters/Plasmius (Martin Mull), Skulker (Matthew St. Patrick), Valerie Grey (Cree Summer), and his parents Jack (Rob Paulson), and Maddie (Kath Soucie) Fenton. (Though a little bit more Mom then Dad power) 

How would you describe the acting?

Fantastic! 

Do you feel like you know the characters in the show personally, or that you can relate to the characters or people in it? Who is your favorite or least favorite?

The characters are all very vibrant and enjoyable, and teenagers can easily connect with the struggles of high school (if not ghost-hunting/fighting). My favorite character, contrary to most DP fangirls, is Tucker Foley. I love how he's the comedian of the group and constantly fools around, but can still be a semi-reliable sidekick when he really tries. I can also easily connect to him because I am also a techno-geek who favors meat to vegetables, can have a big mouth, and doesn't take life seriously. 

What age group would most enjoy watching this show? Any ages who wouldn't like it or shouldn't watch it?

Anyone could watch this show, but I think lower to mid teens (maybe 10-14ish) can enjoy this show more. 

Do you know any interesting facts about the show, its actors or creators?

The only major thing I know is that the show's creator (Butch Hartman) also created Fairly Odd-Parents. But I am constantly trying to dig up anything I can, because this show is my life. 

What, if anything, would you change about the way show is written, staged, or produced? Do you like the way the characters talk, what they wear, what the set looks like, etc.?

I love everything about the show, and wouldn't change a thing. The only one thing I can even try to think of is that I think it would be cool if there was a Danny Phantom live-action movie/episode. 

Do you have any other comments about yourself or the program that would give us a better understanding of your review?

I love every aspect of this show, and take pride in the fact I am in a small group of Danny Phantom fangirls known as the Fruit-Loop Sisterhood. I hope we can enjoy Danny Phantom for many years to come and would recommend this show to anyone who likes comedy, ghosts, action, occasional romantic points, or any combination of the four!