Drive - TV-14
Tense Lost wannabe chases high-stakes race.
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- TV Rating: TV-14
- Network: Fox
- Cast: Melanie Lynskey, Nathan Fillion, Kristen Lehman
- Genre: Drama
- >Available On: Download
Parents need to know
Families can talk about what this show has in common with popular car-chase video games like Grand Theft Auto. Do you think shows and games that feature aggressive, reckless driving affect the people who watch and/or play them? (Here's a hint.) Families can also discuss the ongoing popularity of America's "car culture." Why are so many people obsessed with cars and racing?
Message
Social Behavior:
A mixture of people -- some good, some bad. Good people are asked to do bad things ... and they just might. All of the characters really want the prize money.
Consumerism:
Characters must check their cell phones for race updates, and the Nokia brand is always visible.
Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco:
Violence
Lots of harsh driving, including car crashes and bumping other cars on purpose. Several guns; in one scary scene, a guy hunts a woman with a gun, and later there's a tense standoff between brothers, with one holding a gun on the other. A good character is asked to murder someone to stay in the game.
Sex
Boyfriend eyes his girlfriend's rear end salaciously as she bends over. Some revealing outfits.
Language
Some tough talking, including "ass," "damn," and "hell."
Common Sense says
What's the story?
Reviewed by Sierra Filucci
Is it any good?
The darker elements are what keep Drive compelling -- like when Petrakas is faced with the choice of murder or staying in the race. And with so many unknowns, curiosity compels viewers to watch. (Whether or not the show can stand the test of time and weed out its occasional cheesy moments is one of its unanswered questions.) Teens might be lured in by Drive's mysteries, as well as its focus on cars and driving. Parents may want to preview the show to see whether the violence, peril, and greed are appropriate for their kids.
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