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In Harm's Way

(Rated TV-PG, Reality TV, Starring Hunter Ellis, Where to watch: CW)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 10.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Eye-opening series spotlights dangerous jobs.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 10 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The series celebrates the courage and dedication of people in potentially dangerous careers and demonstrates how many of them put their lives on the line to ensure others' safety. People often discuss their emotions surrounding the danger inherent in their jobs. The series highlights both men and women, including some who fill jobs not traditionally associated with their gender, like a female Coast Guard helicopter pilot.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Depending on the featured job, episodes can include shots of things like bull riders being tossed from broncos, landmines exploding, and war scenes. In one segment about Coast Guard rescues, a plane's crashed wreckage is shown while rescuers confirm that there are no survivors.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About In Harm's Way

Parents need to know that because this reality series spotlights people who do dangerous jobs like landmine clearance, wild animal rescue, and war photography, there's lots of real-life drama and peril involved. Much of it is predictably played up for effect -- as well as some emotion, with the featured folks discussing how the danger and stress of their jobs affects them and their families. It's too intense -- and probably a little boring -- for very young viewers, but families with older kids will gain a new respect for these hardworking individuals.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how shows like these increase our awareness of the world around us. Were any of the feature jobs ones that you didn't know about? What did you learn about them and the people who do them? Do any of these jobs interest you? What kind of job would you like to do? How important is it for you to help people in your work? What other occupations exist to help others? What other aspects of a job are important to you?

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