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K-Ville

(Rated TV-14, Drama, Starring Anthony Anderson, Cole Hauser, John Carroll Lynch, Where to watch: Fox, Online)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 15, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 15.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Intense cop drama deals with Katrina aftermath.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 15–18

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    The main characters are good at heart, but they often use questionable methods and/or have criminal pasts. The cast is roughly half African American and half Caucasian. Race-related issues are addressed on the show.

  • Violence:

    Lots of violence, including gun battles that result in death and injury. Cops sometimes use threats and violence with suspects. Flashbacks to Hurricane Katrina are frequent and show people hurt and suffering.

  • Sex:

    Occasional mention of sex. Some romantic scenes, including kissing.

  • Language:

    Frequent use of words like "ass," "son of a bitch," and "hell."

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    A fair amount of drinking, including occasional drinking on the job by main character (who's a cop).
 

What Parents Need to Know

About K-Ville

Parents need to know that this police drama -- which is set in New Orleans and deals specifically with the city's post-Katrina struggles -- has plenty of the genre's standard chase scenes, bloody injuries, occasional violent deaths, and frequent gunfire. Regular hurricane flashbacks include people drowning, crying, and getting hurt; there's even a defensive murder. The main cop characters are good at heart, but they sometimes use shady tactics when trying to catch a criminal, such as threatening suspects with injury. There's also some drinking (including some done on the job), occasional references to dating or sex, and some language ("ass," "son of a bitch," etc.).

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  • Families can talk about how the media deals with tragic, traumatic events like Hurricane Katrina. Are TV shows and movies obligated to present events like these as factually as possible? Why or why not? Do you think they do, for the most part? How do stories and images help us work through emotional wounds? Families can also discuss the hurricane itself. What do you remember about it? What have you heard about New Orleans since then? What do you think city's future is?
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