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Andromeda

(Rated TV-PG, Science fiction , Starring Kevin Sorbo, Lisa Ryder, Keith Hamilton Cobb, Where to watch: Syfy, Syndicated, DVD)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 10.

  • Is it any good?

    2.0

  • Common Sense says

    Boldly going where many shows have gone before.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 10 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The ship operates as a military vessel, and the crew generally follows orders. A lot of political factions are vying for power, but it's usually quite clear which ones are hoping to make life better for humanity and which are trying to make life better for themselves. Typical interpersonal issues for an ongoing drama with character-driven plotlines.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Everything from fistfights, martial arts, and swordfights to full-on spaceship battles, but little gore. None of the action really seems very dangerous.

  • Sex:

    No nudity or onscreen sex. Some flirting and relationships.

  • Language:

    Fairly infrquent and pretty mild: "hell," "damn," etc.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Andromeda

Parents need to know that there's not too much to raise eyebrows here except for the requisite sci-fi action (space battles, some fistfights, etc.). Since one of the show's major themes is the long-running conflict with a genetically engineered branch of humans who strongly believe that they're superior to other races (and therefore destined to rule the galaxy), topics like racial purity and social Darwinism are often discussed, and chances are you won't agree with everything the characters have to say.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about exploring the final frontier. Even though it's been decades since Star Trek made its debut, it seems like that series has become the standard model for many other space dramas, including this one.How is this show like others in the genre? How is it different? Do you think there are any unique ways left to tell space stories? Parents can also talk about democracy. Captain Hunt is trying to restore order to the galaxy, but many of the characters he meets have little interest in establishing a new social order. Why would some people prefer anarchy?
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