Average Rating by Parents & Educators

They rate this title iffy for age 13 and up.

They give it three stars

Based on 8 reviews

Average Rating by Kids

They rate this title on for age 8 and up.

They give it three stars

Based on 2 reviews

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Parent & Educator Reviewers Say | Kid Reviewers Say

  1. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

    Big Love Is Great

    Great love is great with some stellar story lines. Yes there is quite a bit of sex, but this is an HBO series and what are you expecting. Big Love would probably have an R rating if it were a movie, but I think that does not mean kids cannot watch it with their parents. When I was a kid I watched movies that had adult themes with my parents and that was the best way, so they could explain things to me. However, most of the time those things really went over my head and it did not make me go out and have lots of sex. I think some parents are overly concerned about the amount of sex on Big Love because there is much more about from what kids say at school to each other on a daily basis. Come on, it is just a show and cannot corrupt you!

  2. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Kentucky
    I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 5.0

    Favorite Midnight Drama

    My husband and I are crazy about this show. It is our sinfull thing that we can't tell anyone. The story is good, but there is a lot of sex and other questionable things. But I would not let kids in the room or in ear shot of the room (sex scenes are graphic at some points)! Have fun!

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

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Maryland
    I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 4.0

    Not for kids

    This program is not for kids maybe for teens but defonitally not for kids. It shows male nudity (butt) and in every episode there is sex. The main charictor has wives and the whole shoe is about pleasing them. He went to the DR to get Viagra and uses it in every episode.

  5. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Kansas
    I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it 4.0

    For open minded only

    First off, I don't agree with polygomy!! Second of all, I don't believe in over sheltering children. I was very sheltered as a child, and it did me more harm than good. In this show they use actual terms which is refreshing. Seeing as how sexual children are at such young ages, I think that it is important that parents sit down with their children and talk about what their children are watching, and explain the consequences that tv often doesn't address. As long as parents are watching this show with their kids I don't think this show is bad for the minimum age group of middle schoolers. When I was in 6th grade (almost 9 years ago) kids were already having sex, I can't imagine things have gotten better. Kids know so much at young ages but if parents don't talk with their kids, the kids are more likly to go out and find out first hand through experimentation, which ends with teen pregnancy and kids with STDs. I can understand why some are weary but if the parent sits with their child and can explain some of the show then it doesn't have to be a bad experience.

  6. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 0.0

    Unrealistic Portrayal

    I doubt this show will last, it's not near the caliber of The Sopranos and once the novelty of a man married to multiple spouses wears off, there's not much left. Despite the lip service that the show does not depict Mormons, it does drop subtle hints that imply a connection, which is unfair to Mormons who have gone to great pains to distance themselves from the practice since the mainstream Mormon church discontinued it decades ago. Don't waste your time.

  7. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 0.0

    Another good reason to dump HBO...

    Terrible shows like this one are why we dumped HBO. They just love portraying the sick and twisted as just "another lifestyle." Well, they're not getting my $$ to do it any longer.

  8. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 2.0

 

Parent & Educator Reviewers Say | Kid Reviewers Say

  1. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    I rate this title on for age 14 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Great for teens, but not for kids.

    Big Love has amazing story lines. It deals with mature things but overall is ok for teens to watch.

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in Colorado
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Addictive

    I found Big Love incredibly addicting and intriguing. It really gets you thinking about a wide range of issues including: religion, gender roles, family, and more. I thinking one of the biggest themes is what is 'good' and 'normal' and how things are rarely black and white. There is definitely a lot of nudity/sex and other mature elements, but depending on the teen I think it can be an okay show to watch, due to how the issues are handled. Appropriate for ages 15-17 (again depends) and up.

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