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Desire

(Rated TV-14, Drama, Starring Zack Silva, Nate Haden, Michelle Belegrin, Where to watch: MyNetworkTV)
  • 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?

    2.0
  • Common Sense says

    Shallow soap is too risqué for tweens.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 15–18

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Soap opera characters are rarely models of good behavior, and these folks are no exception. They're conniving, boyfriend-stealing types who have no problem being deceitful and cunning and treating others poorly as long as they end up on top. A few characters stand up for themselves and generally do what's right, but they're in the minority.
  • Violence:

    A central character is a mob boss; gunfire and planned explosions.
  • Sex:

    Suggested nudity and lots of affairs and one-night stands. Lots of skimpy outfits. A love triangle is the central plot device.
  • Language:

    Relatively mild: "son of a bitch," "hell," etc.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Social drinking.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Desire

Parents need to know that the storylines of this nighttime soap opera (an English-language telenovela) deal with violence, deceit, betrayal, and casual sex. Characters, for the most part, are terrible role models who will do anything to accomplish their own ends. Adults and older teens may find it a guilty pleasure, but children too young to understand the ins and outs of adult romantic relationships -- as well as viewers upset by scenes involving gunfire and explosions -- should tune out. It's campy and over the top, but it's still pretty mature content.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about relationships and the sticky situations that often accompany them. What happens when two friends like the same person? Is there a right way and a wrong way to manage things? What should someone do when a friend wants to date their ex? Also, are any of the characters in this show admirable in any way? Why or why not? Families can also talk about the telenovela format in general. How is this show similar to and different from the hugely popular Spanish telenovelas? Do you think it's going to catch on the way those shows do?

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

    I cried! I laughed

    i love this website ilove nate haden so much

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

    it was different ,and it was a complete package

    louis is the charecter i loved the most and as far as andrea and alex were concerned. i think andrea was too rough on louis. nate acted really well and so did every one. i would want the serial to restart and the cast was really wonderful. nate you are really handsome.

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