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Law & Order: Criminal Intent

(Rated TV-14, Drama, Starring Vincent D'Onofrio, Courtney B. Vance, Jamey Sheridan, Where to watch: NBC, USA, DVD, Online)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 15, age appropriate for kids over 18; suggested age 15.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Inside the mind of killers; not for kids.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 15–18

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Since this show deals with the criminal mind, viewers get plenty of portrayals of social derangement.

  • Violence:

    Post-mortems are often quite grisly, and there are lots of dead bodies. Guns go off frequently.

  • Sex:

    Some crimes are sexually based.

  • Language:

    Of the three Law & Orders, this show has the mildest language.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Occasionally a cigarette is smoked or a drink or drug consumed.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Law & Order: Criminal Intent

Parents need to know that this crime drama digs deeply into the motives behind violent acts. Younger kids will find the pacing slow but the content very disturbing. From a role model point of view, this isn't an age-appropriate show for kids, since each episode dwells on aberrant behaviors.

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  • Families can talk about how the detectives follow the clues. Ask your teens how realistic they think the show is. Parents can also reassure their kids that these crimes aren't likely to occur to them.
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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    twiligtlover
    I rate this title iffy for age 17 and give it 2.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message

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  2. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    superstargal
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 4.0

    A Thrilling Interesting Show But May Be Too Scary For Younger Kids

    My parents and I watch this show a lot and we love it! It is a thrilling, interesting show and has you guessing who committed the crime too. I find it more intesting than regular Law and Order and more appropriate than SVU. I have to say though that when I was younger (7-8) I was terrified of watching this show. I was afriad that these crimes where going to happen to me (but I was a scardy cat). I think that this show is great for families that have kids 9+ because younger kids might not only get easily scared by the show, but might not get the show.

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  3. Adult Reviewer
    soymissk8
    Lives in California
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 5.0

    Now that it's on USA...

    It's getting bolder. Be aware!

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  4. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    MONIQUEsomone
    Lives in Michigan
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    I LOVE THIS SHOW

    THIS IS THE GREATEST SHOW EVER I LOVE IT ALWAYS AND I DONT HAVE ANY CHILDREN B/C IM ONLY 14 SO WHAT DO U EXPECT I WATCH IT EVERY CHANCE I GET B/C OF ITS AWESOMENESS

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  5. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    football41
    Lives in Oklahoma
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 5.0

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