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Denise Richards: It's Complicated

(Rated NR, Reality TV, Starring Denise Richards, Irv Richards, Michelle Richards, Where to watch: E!)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 14.
  • Is it any good?

    2.0
  • Common Sense says

    Voyeuristic reality series isn't meant for kids.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 14–18

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    While the show has some positive messages about family and parenthood, much of the focus is on Richards' previous marriage, her dating life, and living a celebrity lifestyle.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Richards occasionally yells at tabloid photographers.
  • Sex:

    Some strong innuendo, including crude references to male genitals. Richards is seen in skimpy bikinis/underwear; she's also shown getting undressed and standing naked to get sprayed with sunless tanner (though no sensitive parts are shown). She goes on dates. Her pet pigs are shown mating; Richards refers to their genitals as "corkscrews."
  • Language:

    Audible language includes words like "ass" and "hell." Stronger words, like "dick," "a-- hole," and "f--k," are bleeped.
  • Consumerism:

    The show is an obvious promotional vehicle for Richards.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Some visible wine drinking.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Denise Richards: It's Complicated

Parents need to know that while this reality series -- which follows actress Denise Richards as she attempts to rebuild her life after her mother's death and her own much-publicized divorce from Charlie Sheen -- includes some discussion of family and motherhood, it's more focused on Richards' attempts to revitalize her love life and rebuild her career. Conversations about men are frequently full of sexual innuendo (including crude references to male genitals), and Richards is sometimes seen in her underwear, modeling bikinis, and even completely naked (though no private parts are actually shown). There's also some social drinking and a fair amount of strong language, though curse words like "dick" and "f--k" are bleeped.

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Kansas
    I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative role models

    not the best role model

    denise tends to cuss a lot,shows her dinking acohol some, and shows some innapropriate sex stuff. not the best role model.

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 3.0

    cheesy reality show

    cheesy reality show that i watch

  3. Adult Reviewer
    I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 0.0

    TV hits new low

    sad, sad, sad...especially for her daughters who will someday face the utter embarrassment that is their "mother", at least as portrayed here. self-absorbed, but even more sheen-absorbed! certainly wasn't her intention, but i'm sure she has generated a lot more sympathy for the man, and a lot less for herself. no doubt, in the midst of their ongoing battle, he is delighted to see how consumed she is by her resentment toward him, instead of the "best revenge" option, which would be to just SHADAP AND GET ON WITH HER LIFE. any devoted mother knows it's hard enough to give children all the care and attention they need without the distraction and disruption of an omnipresent camera crew. sheesh. absolutely a new low in TV. between this and "i know my kid's a star", is hollywood concerned at all about promoting what might be called psychological or developmental abuse of children? exploitation of children is just that...even if you're a famous, pretty mom.

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title on for age 17 and give it 5.0

    Denise Richards - A Refreshing New Reality Show!!

    The Denise Richard's reality show started plugging the show sometime in April, and it looked good and I knew I would probably watch it, b/c I like Denise as an actress. Not only did I like it, I f'ing loved it! Denise is really a sweet woman, single mom, good friend, good mother, as you can clearly see from the show. She does have a swearing problem, but I could think of worse vices to have! I really can see the side of her now, that she's been so desperately trying to get across to the public - she is not a slut, nor did she have an affair with "Heather's husband." Why should we care anyway? But, what I liked most about the show was when Denise told the audience that she was going through a difficult time with her mother's death, being a single Mom, going through a divorce, etc.. She went on to say that if there were anyone that needed her to talk about any of these things, she would like to do that.. Denise, I would love to talk with you.. I just lost my son's father in 2006, and my remaining parent, my Dad, last July 2, 2007. My mom died in 1987. I've been through a lot, and would like to write to you Denise. Do you have a p.o. Box, or does anyone know? Thanks, Suzy

  5. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 3.0

    This is a pretty good show.. Hope she doesnt go south

    There has been a lot of media hype about how bad this girl is.. She is after all a celebrity. If she can keep from proving the media right and stick to her grounds and clean that mouth up, I think this will be a really humorous show. They really bleep all the cuss words.

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