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Conviction

(Rated TV-14, Drama, Starring Jordan Bridges, Eric Balfour, Milena Govich, Where to watch: NBC, DVD, Online)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 16, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 16.

  • Is it any good?

    2.0

  • Common Sense says

    New-generation law drama is weak, not for kids.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 16–18

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    One-night stands; sexual relationships between co-workers; a victim in love with her rapist; a lawyer shows up to work hung-over; a prisoner spits on a lawyer.

  • Violence:

    Graphic/bloody photos of victims; murder; bloody bodies; beating; rape (off-screen, but the victim's facial bruising/cuts are shown).

  • Sex:

    Promiscuous characters; a prisoner seductively rubs her breasts (over clothing) to entice a lawyer; a prisoner refers to "being hard" when talking to his female lawyer.

  • Language:

    "Bitch," "ass," detailed depictions of murder cases ("sliced open abdomen to remove smuggled drugs").

  • Consumerism:

    Red Bull energy drink is visible.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Lawyers visit a bar after work; some excessive drinking; drugs in plotline.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Conviction

Parents need to know that this unimpressive series has graphic images of sex, rape victims, murder victims, drinking, and drugs. Victims have a broad age range, including teens. The young, attractive stars are promiscuous in and out of the office and also drink regulary after work.

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  • Families can talk about the intensity and nature of the cases. What impression do teens get from the young lawyers? Are they professional? Parents who watch might want to remind teens that while the plotlines may be "realistic," they're still not very common, which may help them deal with any lingering fear or worry.
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  1. Adult Reviewer
    CollegeGirl
    Lives in Missouri
    I rate this title iffy for age 17 and give it 4.0

    Good law show, but NOT for kids or young teens

    Although it is now off the air, I considered Conviction a great show due to my love for the Law and Order franchise. However, this show is definitely NOT for children due to its explicit sexual content (several sex scenes) and general scenarios that kids under 17 would not understand. If you do watch this show with your teens, there are some situations that will need detailed explanations (i.e. morality, honesty, sexuality, etc.)

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    thorn969
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 2.0

    So so show

    This show isn't really for kids, but more, it isn't very good. There is too many plot lines going on with nothing major happening. I'd much recommend the other Law and Order franchise shows over this one.

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