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Las Vegas

(Rated TV-14, Drama, Starring James Caan, Josh Duhamel, Molly Sims, Where to watch: NBC, Download)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 14.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Infamous city gets a swank show; teens and up.

updated 07.04.08

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 14–18

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Diverse and accepting main characters, most with personal and professional integrity. A lot of witty, good-natured humor keeps this show from being "heavy" drama.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Episodes often center on maintaining security at the casino, which may involve chases, guns, and bad guys.
  • Sex:

    Some promiscuity shown. Some implied nudity and revealing clothing.
  • Language:

    Some questionable language ("ass," "bitch," "damn," "hell," etc.).
  • Consumerism:

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

    Alcohol flows freely at the casino, but only among adults. Intoxicated gamblers are escorted back to their hotel rooms by security.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Las Vegas

Parents need to know that this series is far less risque than the city itself, but is nevertheless meant for adults. Female characters all look like models, several characters sleep around, alcohol is plentiful, and weapons pop up regularly. Admirably, the show's fictional casino strictly prohibits underage gambling.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about their views on gambling, generally depicted here as innocent fun. When and how can gambling go too far? What are the consequences?
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  1. Adult Reviewer
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    I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 1.0

  2. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Indiana
    I rate this title iffy for age 17 and give it 0.0

    Not for kids

    I've only seen one episode of this show, and not only would *I* not watch it again, I certainly wouldn't let a child watch it.

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    Lives in Maryland
    I rate this title iffy for age 17 and give it 2.0

    Adult Show

    Not for kids.

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