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Cashmere Mafia

(Rated TV-PG, Drama, Starring Lucy Liu, Frances O'Connor, Miranda Otto, Bonnie Somerville, Where to watch: ABC, DVD)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 15, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 15.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Sexy, label-heavy drama is a guilty pleasure.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 15–18

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    When it comes to morality and ethics, these women drag their designer pumps through arguably murky territory. While they're all shown to be successful businesswomen, their behavior isn't always becoming ("revenge sex," anyone?).

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.

  • Sex:

    Characters have frank conversations about sex and infidelity, use words like "penis," and use sexual euphemisms such as "bone voyage" and "dipping his wick." One character explores her sexuality by dating a woman, and the two are shown kissing passionately.

  • Language:

    Use of words like "bitch," "ass" and "hell."

  • Consumerism:

    Expensive brand names (like Gucci, Marc Jacobs, Henri Bendel and Bergdorf Goodman) are highlighted and celebrated as representing a slice of the "good life."

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Adult characters are shown drinking socially but typically do it in moderation.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Cashmere Mafia

Parents need to know that this drama deals with mature themes and isn't meant for younger viewers. As female role models, the main characters prove frustratingly complex. Although they wield impressive credentials and have high-powered jobs in a variety of industries, they also spend their free time trashing stay-at-home moms and compiling "revenge-sex spreadsheets" for a friend whose husband has been cheating on her for years. Speaking of sex, there's quite a bit, as well as some language, drinking, and lots of high-end brand names. Proceed with caution.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about whether the idea that women can "have it all" -- a career, a family, a healthy sex life -- is a myth, a reality, or a downright burden. What kinds of messages are the producers of this show sending viewers about working women versus those who choose to stay at home with their kids? What about women who choose not to get married and have kids versus those who take the "traditional" route? Moms can also talk to their kids about their own career aspirations and whether they've struggled with any of their decisions along the way.
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  1. Adult Reviewer
    pccangel
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 3.0

    Excellent for adults, not for teenagers or younger.

    Yet another show that my husband and I watch. Adult sexual themes and mature choices. Not for anyone under 16 years of age.

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    lserap01
    Lives in Wisconsin
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0

    Love it!!!

    I absolutely love Cashmere Mafia. I prefer it over Lipstick Jungle. It's edgy without being over the top. The writing is excellent. The more you watch the more you love the characters. 10 times better then Lipstick Jungle!!

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