The Deresden Files is all about the life of a good guy who tries to do the right thing. The main character, Harry Dresden, is morally a slightly goofy white knight and hero. He protects his friends and saves the damsels. Language is not an issue (yay). I have watched the entire first season and there was only on short scene with adults in bed, one with Harry in a towel (two large towels actually) and another brief view where a woman gets out of bed in underwear. You got the feeling the show was obligated to put something like that in because people today expect it, but the program does not rely on sex to sell. The Dresden Files season started rough but ended well. Overall it's clean, fun, entertaining and the good guys keep plugging away to keep being the good guys.
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The Dresden Files
(Rated NR, Science fiction , Starring Paul Blackthorne, Terrence Mann, Valerie Cruz, Where to watch: Syfy, Online)
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Common Sense says
Wizard crime drama is fun, but lacks magic spark.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 14 and Up
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About The Dresden Files
Parents need to know that this supernaturally tinged crime drama contains fantasy elements (wizards, ghostly creatures, magical spells, etc.) that could be scary to younger viewers. There's some violence, both realistic and fantasy -- such as a bad guy punching the main character repeatedly, drawing blood. Other minor adult elements include the main character waking up in bed with a woman, brief kissing scenes, and a quick look at a woman in her underwear. Brief glimpses of creepy, mildly gruesome elements (like a skinless corpse) occur semi-regularly.
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- Families can talk about crime shows. What do they all have in common? What sets this one apart from the others? What's the appeal of crime dramas? Does the fact that there are so many of them on TV make crime seem more present in our lives? What things about police and detective work do people learn from these shows? Families can also talk about magic. Do you believe in the kind of supernatural powers Harry has? Why are people so fascinated by the idea of magic in general?
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