What is DuckTales (2017)'s IQ Score?

DuckTales (2017) has an IQ Score of 104/200 on TV Intelligentsia's Intelligence Quotient framework, placing it in the Competent tier. The score breaks down to 26/50 Cognitive Stimulation, 22/50 Educational Value, and 32/50 Craft & Quality.

Is DuckTales (2017) educational?

DuckTales (2017) is low on educational value, 22/50 on TVI's rubric. Watch for entertainment, not for learning.

How does TV Intelligentsia calculate IQ Score?

TV Intelligentsia's IQ Score is calculated as round((Cognitive Stimulation × 0.4 + Educational Value × 0.35 + Craft & Quality × 0.25) × 4), scoring titles from 0 to 200 across five tiers: Masterclass (≥160), Stimulating (≥130), Competent (≥100), Passive (≥70), and Numbing (<70). The framework is published at tvintelligentsia.com/methodology/.

DuckTales (2017) , IQ Score 104/200

DuckTales (2017) has an IQ Score of 104/200 on TV Intelligentsia's Intelligence Quotient rubric, placing it in the Competent tier.

By Jordan Robinson, MPH and Cordelia Witty, EdS., NCSP·Updated 2026-06-06·Methodology

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104/ 200

Competent

Engages without demanding much, watchable and reasonably crafted

Ages 6-12SEL 28/50

DuckTales (2017) poster, IQ Score 104/200, Competent tier on TV Intelligentsia

Score Breakdown

Cognitive Stimulation/50

Educational Value/50

Craft & Quality/50

SEL Score/50

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Why you should trust this score

Reviewed by Cordelia Witty, EdS., NCSP

Licensed school psychologist. Reviews kids content against the published rubric and the CASEL social-emotional learning framework.

Methodology

Published rubric, v1.2

Formula

round(C × 0.40 + E × 0.35 + Q × 0.25) × 4

Database scale

2,324 titles, version-controlled

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The TVI Take

The reboot of the 1987 series, Scrooge McDuck and his great-nephews. Educational about world history and geography (each adventure takes place in a specific real location or historical period).

Better written than most Disney Channel animation and the serialized mythology rewards attention.

Where to Watch

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