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Dumped

(Rated NR, Reality TV, Starring Rob Holdway, Tony Gardner, Where to watch: BBC America)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 7, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 10.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Recycling show has green lessons, salty vocab.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 10 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Though there's cash to be won, the show's real focus is on the lessons the participants are learning about the environment. Participants are male and female and from diverse educational and professional backgrounds. At least one member is homosexual. The group is primarily Caucasian; one member is African-British.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Some arguing between group members.

  • Sex:

    Some women wear bikini tops or cut-off shirts.

  • Language:

    Strong language, including words like "damn," "hell," "ass," and "s--t" (unbleeped). "F--k" is bleeped out.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Dumped

Parents need to know that this British reality series -- in which a group of people live in a landfill and sustain themselves using trash -- has a strong pro-recycling message. While there's a cash prize for those who make it until the end, the focus is really on the lessons the participants are learning about living a greener life. While there's some pretty strong language for this type of series (words like "damn," "hell," and "s--t" are unbleeped, though the frequent use of "f--k" is censored) and some arguing, overall the show is both thoughtful and educational.

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  • Families can talk about environmental issues. Do you think shows like this one make environmental problems more relatable and realistic for viewers? Is that television's job/responsibility? Families can also discuss recycling. What are the benefits of recycling? Are there any drawbacks? Do you think the recycling efforts of one person or a few people can have an impact on the planet?
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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    amilki
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    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    no cursing

    i saw clips of the show online there is no cursing in clips i saw but watch out however it is eco friendly

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