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Destroyed in Seconds

(Rated TV-14, Reality TV, Starring Ron Pitts, Where to watch: Discovery Channel)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 11, age appropriate for kids over 15; suggested age 13.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Real people in real accidents -- and real danger.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 13–15

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The show makes it clear that thoughtless behavior can often have very serious, very dangerous consequences -- but just as often it shows that many dangerous accidents are nobody's fault and that sometimes people die, very suddenly, for no particular reason.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Almost every clip features some kind of major destruction, including car crashes, boat crashes, airplane crashes, and other kinds of crashes. Most of these obviously have the potential to cause serious injuries, which can be unnerving.

  • Sex:

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    Some words are bleeped.

  • Consumerism:

    Some products are mentioned by name, then destroyed.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Few scenes show alcohol, but some accidents are clearly the result of people drinking.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Destroyed in Seconds

Parents need to know that this reality show is all about destruction. It features clips of real car accidents, airplane crashes, and boating mishaps, as well as footage of other real things blowing up, falling down, and being destroyed in an amazing variety of ways. Sometimes the events seem just as dramatic as similar incidents from the movies or TV, sometimes they seem less exciting, and sometimes they're even more explosive -- but they're always more compelling, because they involve real people who are in real peril. There are few images of people actually being injured on screen, but the potential is always there.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the impact of watching real-life crashes and accidents. Do these incidents seem more or less dangerous than similar ones in movies or TV shows? Do they seem more dramatic? Why or why not? Families can also discuss whether they think these dangerous accidents are truly random events or are the fault of the people involved. Do you think those people made any foolish mistakes? Does this show teach you anything about safety?
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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 13
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    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate language

    Awesome show, but too violent for young kids.

    I love this show! It's very violent, though. Not reccomend for children under 13.

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  2. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    kjinho
    I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    This show includes some huge disaster, but mostly about disasters that no one is hurt luckily.

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