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8th & Ocean

(Rated TV-PG, Reality TV, Starring Irene Marie, Vinci Alonso, Sean Poolman, Where to watch: MTV, DVD)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 15, age appropriate for kids over 18; suggested age 15.
  • Is it any good?

    2.0
  • Common Sense says

    MTV show is far from model behavior -- teens OK.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 15–18

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Catty models (including twin sisters) compete for modeling jobs; some teens struggle with accepting their beauty while others are ego-driven about their looks; the models all live together in Miami's South Beach with no adult supervision.
  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Kissing in the hot tub, sexually charged photo shoots.
  • Language:

    Four-letter words are bleeped.
  • Consumerism:

    The names of the modeling agency, magazines, and the products the models are hired for are all mentioned. Since the models are trying to make it in the business, the show serves as publicity for them. On MTV's Web site, models talk about their "style" and name specific products that they like.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Smoking and drinking.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About 8th & Ocean

Parents need to know that this series brings the pages of glossy, superficial teen magazines to life. Teen models -- the oldest is 21 -- live together without parental supervision (males in one apartment, females in another). Living and working together creates conflict, which is highlighted by the show. Photo shoots can be skimpy on clothing and sexually infused. Typical teen issues like body image, competition, and low self-esteem are prevalent, but little depth is accorded to these topics unless they relate directly to drama among the roommates.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about why teens are so interested in becoming models. What does it mean to be a model? Can you sympathize with any of the issues the models are facing? Are the conflicts between the sisters relatable? Is the lack of parental supervision realistic? What is a reality show like this communicating to younger teens and tweens?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Adult Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 17 and give it 5.0

  2. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    its addicting to watch. no big problem at all

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in South Carolina
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    I LOVED THIS SHOW!

    I loved this SHOW! Ever since I have been starting to watch 8th & Ocean I have fallen in love with it! I know that there may be some parts that are too provactive for younger kids (Ages 7-11) but, it also can teach you a lesson. I learned that being skinny (anorexic) makes you look so ugly and it can hurt you but, I LOVE THIS SHOW!

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in California
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 3.0

    a sense of modeling

    i watched this show because it was mentioned in modleing and i thought i could get some tips from it, in reality its probably on the more rebelious side and not something i will likely watch again because it does film scenes at parties and drinking and dancing models not the best stuff

  5. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Georgia
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0

    it was sexy

    it is a good show yall need to watch it

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