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Lipstick Jungle

(Rated TV-14, Drama, Starring Kim Raver, Brooke Shields, Lindsay Price, Where to watch: NBC, DVD, Online)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 15, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 15.
  • Is it any good?

    2.0
  • Common Sense says

    Sex-strewn NYC dramedy is too steamy for kids.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 15–18

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Although the main characters have admirable qualities, they're riddled with flaws. One in particular cheats on her husband with a younger man -- multiple times.
  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Sex isn't constant, but when it happens, it's hot and heavy. A man is shown ripping off a woman's stockings, and there's a lot of audible sighing. In another scene, the camera just barely frames out a man's naked groin.
  • Language:

    For such a sexy show, it's surprisingly tame, but "ass," "damn," and "hell" are used, as are body-part references like "testicles."
  • Consumerism:

    Occasional name-dropping takes place, including mentions of prescription drugs like Xanax and high-end brands like Armani and Fendi.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Adult characters are shown drinking socially (including at lunch) and sometimes talk about wanting a drink in times of stress. One character also mentions weed.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Lipstick Jungle

Parents need to know that, even though it's on network television, this adult drama's sexual content is relatively graphic and iffy even for most teens. No naked body parts are shown, but in one scene, the camera does come very close to revealing a naked man's genitalia. Things don't get much better when it comes to role modeling. One of the three main female characters decides to cheat on her husband simply because he's stopped showing interest in her sexually. Expect a fair amount of social drinking and label-related name-dropping as well.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the realities of being a woman and having a career, and whether a modern gal can truly "have it all." Is a working woman with children able to give 100 percent of herself to her job, her spouse, and her kids -- or will one of them get short shrift? How does that struggle work out in real life, as opposed to TV shows and movies? What's your take on each of the three main characters? What are their strengths and weaknesses when it comes to their personal and professional lives? Is the corporate jungle still a "man's world"? If so, what are some of the particular challenges that ladder-climbing women might face?

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  1. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Virginia
    I rate this title on for age 17 and give it 5.0

    It is a TV Show afterall..

    It is meant for entertainment purposes. I think it would have a bigger following if the writers strike hadn't shut down everything. Anyway, I find the acting/ chemistry between the main characters great. I envy close friendships like that where every secret is revealed and kept. I look forward to the escape each week and hope that next season it will get even jucier. It is like a romance novel... you read them for the escape and that is what TV is about...an escape. If I want reality, I'll continue with my daily life and not turn on the tube. Great show in my opinioin and great acting/ chemistry. Keep up the great work and keep the juicy story lines coming.

  2. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title iffy for age 17 and give it 2.0

    I love it! Not for children or young teenagers.

    Personally, this is one of my favorite shows. However, the sex scenes are a focal point of the show. Content includes adultery, lying, and large amounts of alcohol consumption.

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Wisconsin
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 2.0

    Below average

    I've watched all three episodes to keep and open mind and I just really don't care for the show. Characters seem unbelieveable and really almost unlikeable. It's like a copy cat of Cashmere Mafia except the writing for the show doesn't have nearly as much entertainment value. Too boring to continue watching.

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 17 and give it 5.0

    Like It

    I liked the show it was pretty good. Whether or not its for children is a matter of opinion.

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