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Cold Feet

(Rated TV-14, Drama, Starring John Thomson, James Nesbitt, Helen Baxendale, Where to watch: BBC America, 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?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Adult-targeted British drama has mature themes.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 15–18

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Every character is flawed in some way, and many sometimes display poor judgment. A man cheats on his wife, and she turns to alcohol for solace (including while caring for her children).

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.

  • Sex:

    Allusions to the state of couples' sex lives, mild foreplay (kissing, caressing through clothes) in bed, and discussion of infidelity are common. Occasional scenes of things like nightclub dancers wearing bras and thongs.

  • Language:

    "S--t" is heard occasionally.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Adults often drink in social settings, and a couple smoke off and on. One female character drinks a lot during difficulties in her marriage.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Cold Feet

Parents need to know that this British drama takes a sometimes painfully realistic look at the difficulties of marriages and families, including fertility concerns, infidelity, balancing careers with family life, and divorce. The subject matter can be quite emotional, especially for adults who can empathize with the characters' inner and interpersonal struggles. Though the content is likely mild enough for most teens, they probably won't fully understand or appreciate the couples' struggles.

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  • Families can talk about coping with family problems. What kinds of challenges has your family faced? How has the experience affected you? Did it draw your family closer? Where do you turn for strength in difficult times? Teens: What worries you? How do you handle stress and anxiety related to those worries? Do you talk to your parents about your worries? If not, why? Families can also discuss why this kind of material makes for compelling TV. Does watching other people (even TV characters) deal with their problems make viewers feel better about their own? Is there a voyeuristic appeal?
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