I really love this show. I've been reading it since the first episode. The characters are so great. There is so much juicy stuff its amazing!! I know some parents may think its too sexual, well it is for people who are younger. But for jr high and high school students its not. we hear wayy more stuff than they talk about on the show at school
Greek
(Rated TV-14, Drama, Starring Jacob Zachar, Spencer Grammer, Jake McDorman, Where to watch: ABC Family, DVD, Online)
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Common Sense says
College dramedy rushes to show sex, drinking.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 14–18
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Greek was written by Sierra Filucci
Parents need to know that this college-set comedic drama features lots of drinking, a large portion of it underage. College students frequently do shots (in one scene, a guy does a body shot off a girl's exposed belly and bites a lime out of her mouth). There are several scenes of intense making out and semi-nudity (down to bras and underwear), plenty of discussions about sex (often euphemistically), and regular use of sexually oriented insults like "slut," "whore," and "bitch." Violence is generally limited to the fist fight variety, but there's lots of nasty competitiveness and shallowness -- though viewers are supposed to know that this isn't exemplary behavior.
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- Families can talk about the issues the show raises. What are the dangers of drinking too much? What risks come along with hook ups and casual sex? What messages does the show send to teens about responsible behavior? And how much of what happens in the show is meant to be taken seriously? Teens: What impression does this show give of college life? Do you think it's realistic? What aspects, if any, seem exaggerated? Families can also discuss the Greek system. What do you think of fraternities and sororities? What influenced your opinion? Does the show offer any surprises about the Greek system, or do you think it perpetuates stereotypes?
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What’s the Story?
When freshman Rusty (Jacob Zachar) gets to college, he's looking forward to the fun of parties and girls. But even as he tries to join a fraternity, he can't leave his geeky ways behind. His sweetly uncool manner gets him noticed, for better and worse, and soon, Rusty's a GREEK. Serving as the show's moral center amid the depravity that the college Greek system is widely (and somewhat stereotypically) known for, Rusty stands up for himself and his shallow, mean sister, Casey (Spencer Grammer, Kelsey's daughter), and even tolerates his strange roommate, all while studying in a world-class engineering program.
Is It Any Good?
With several appealing characters, this comedic drama series is engaging -- and it actually presents a rather balanced take on the Greek system. But the show suffers from cheesiness, heavy-handedness, and a sort of cheap-production-value appearance.
And Greek's lessons aren't always clear-cut. Other than Rusty, who's simply angelic, the show's characters are simultaneously debauched and down-to-earth, shallow and sincere, macho and tender, friendly and secretive. This makes for fun viewing but poor role models. Cheating, blackmail, backstabbing, underage drinking, promiscuity, and other iffy behavior are constantly on display. Kind of makes you wonder why it's on ABC Family.
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I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it
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- Inappropriate sexual content
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
love it :) great for 11+
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I rate this title on for age 15 and give it
I love it, it's funny but you also learn things about people who could be you and me :)
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I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
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- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
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- Good role models
perfect for older kids
thsi is a very funny shows but may not be good for little kids
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I rate this title on for age 0 and give it
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I rate this title pause for age 0 and give it
Fun collage show.
After downloading the first eppisode from iTunes (it is free) I watched a bit of it with my sister. It is not exactly a comedy, but has its moments. There is a lot of sexual humor in this, but if you are in middle school, it is nothing new. Not many actual swears, which was supprising. This is a good show, even if the parts of collage it focuses on is a bit stereotyped.
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