Joan experiences hardships doing as God asks but sees the good done in the end. She learns to trust God, submit to His will and submit her personal good for a better, higher good of another. Amazing!
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Joan of Arcadia
(Rated TV-PG, Drama, Starring Joe Mantegna, Mary Steenburgen, Jason Ritter, Amber Tamblyn, Where to watch: CBS, DVD, Online)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 11, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 14. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
God talks to a surly teen.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 14 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Joan of Arcadia
Parents need to know that this show features a surly teenager, a geeky younger brother, an angry older brother: All very familiar teen types and interactions. But Joan hears the voice of God coming from a "hottie" guy, a black cafeteria worker, etc. and it leads her -- against her desire -- to do something that ends up helping her brother. The grisly murder setups and the way God is portrayed may be upsetting or confusing for younger viewers.
Read our full review by Common Sense Media Editors
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about what kids think of portraying God this way. Do you think it's important to try to help others? What do you think about fate, purpose and interconnection?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
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Joan learns to trust God and submit to His will - strange concept in today's world.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Love it...
Love JoA. It's obvious. Just absolutely love it. CBS was insane to cancel it. It brings a new perspective to the meaning of God. ~~JoAFreak
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- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
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| 100% | of parents say there are good role models |
| 100% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
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