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Law & Order
(Rated TV-14, Drama, Starring Dennis Farina, Jesse L. Martin, Sam Waterston, Where to watch: NBC, DVD, Download)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 15, age appropriate for kids over 18; suggested age 15. -
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Common Sense says
Dead bodies + courtroom drama = mature teens only.
updated 04.03.09
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 15–18
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What Parents Need to Know
About Law & Order
Parents need to know that the Law & Order franchise isn't designed for kids. The first half of each hour-long episode focuses on a violent crime, and the second half centers on the ensuing courtroom drama -- which may bore more action-oriented viewers.
Read our full review by Liz Perle
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the show's "ripped from the headlines" theme. How does a true crime change when it's scripted for television?
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Lives in FloridaI rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it- Lives in WisconsinI rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
- Lives in CaliforniaI rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
It's okay for older teens, some mature tweens
It is a great show!!! If you like Csi, cold case, criminal minds, then you would like this. Although, Svu is innapropriate
- Lives in CaliforniaI rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Ok... let me explain my ratings
OK... it was better with Jerry Orbach as Detective Briscoe, but whatever. It's a fabulous show with good plots and climaxes, but lots of blood with the bodies, lots of guns, and sometimes the cops get rough with a suspect. And also, there is an underlying sexual act. (Nothing explicit, though.) The premise is good; people do bad things and they get punished. (Not always, though.) Good for older kids; younger kids may not understand the plot or the blood for effect.
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