Kidnapped - TV-14
Violent serial drama lacks real suspense.
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- TV Rating: TV-14
- Network: NBC
- Cast: Delroy Lindo, Jeremy Sisto, Carmen Ejogo
- Genre: Drama
- >Available On: DVD,Download
Parents need to know
Families can talk about whether they see any part of themselves in the dysfunctional clan at the center of the action. How can parents connect with teenagers on a meaningful level without driving them away or turning them off? Teens might want to think about what they would do if they were abducted. Would they wait for help or try to save themselves? And is it ever OK to break the law in pursuit of a positive goal -- i.e., saving your life or that of your child?
Message
Social Behavior:
When it comes to morality, it's a slippery slope -- and absolute role models are hard to find. Almost every character dabbles in dishonesty at least once, although illegal deeds are usually done in pursuit of a positive outcome.
Consumerism:
Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco:
Violence
Although gory violence isn't a persistent theme, it's pretty graphic (and often bloody) when it pops up. Guns appear in just about every episode, with a few fiery explosions thrown in to spice things up. Within the first five minutes of the first episode, a man is shown getting his head blown off with a gun at close range in the presence of two minors, and blood splatters all over the inside of an SUV.
Sex
Nothing obvious, although there are allusions to one character's extra-marital affairs.
Language
Common Sense says
What's the story?
Reviewed by Kari Croop
Is it any good?
Parents be warned: In addition to having adult themes, Kidnapped can also be very violent and bloody. The violence isn't constant, but when it pops up, it's graphic -- just one of the reasons this show is best for teens and up.
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