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Little Britain USA

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 17, age appropriate for kids over 17; suggested age 17.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    U.S. take on Brit hit pushes the comedy envelope.

Why We Rated This not for kids

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    The series derives humor from stereotypes; groups mocked include Hispanics, Southerners, homosexuals, the handicapped, the overweight, and many more. Body humor is prevalent -- in one scene, a man pees on a swimmer in a pool; in another, a woman crouches behind a bush in a park to poop.
  • Violence:

    A few scenes feature guns, but they're just props, and there's no shooting.
  • Sex:

    Simulated sex between men in anatomically correct nude suits. Lots of bare female breasts and butts, most often during the two male stars' cross-dressing skits. Sexual references are common and ribald; one episode alone includes graphic mention of masturbation, blow jobs, lesbianism, transsexuals, pornography, and sexual desire between men. In one segment, a man gets an erection and ejaculates in his pants.
  • Language:

    Frequent, uncensored use of everything from "damn" and "ass" to "f--k" and "s--t."
  • Consumerism:

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

    Some lighthearted references to drinking and drug use, none of which mention realistic consequences of the actions.

What Parents Need to Know

This review of Little Britain USA was written by Emily Ashby

Parents need to know that this outrageous sketch comedy series has even more iffy stuff than the original British version. It relies on exaggerated stereotypes for most of its laughs, poking fun at minorities, homosexuals, and overweight people, among many others. Sexual content is prevalent and graphic: Men in nude body suits simulate sex, a man ejaculates in his pants, and references to blow jobs, masturbation, and pornography are common fare. In cross-dressing scenes, men strip to reveal female undergarments and nude female body suits. Language is also pervasive; multiple uses of "f--k," "s--t," "ass," and "damn" are unedited.

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What’s the Story?

In LITTLE BRITAIN USA, acclaimed British comedians David Walliams and Matt Lucas take aim at America, and no one is safe from their skewed view of life on this side of the pond. The sketch comedy series -- spun off from their own over-the-top original, Little Britain -- uses the stars' edgy brand of character-based humor to poke fun at various aspects of American society, from life in the deep South to the deep affection we have for our pets. Walliams and Lucas revive many of their popular characters -- including judgmental weight-loss coach Marjorie Dawes and flamboyantly homosexual Daffyd Thomas -- and also introduce several new ones bred of their off-kilter impression of life in the States.

Is It Any Good?

American fans of the original Little Britain don't need to worry: A transatlantic move hasn't dulled the duo's work. U.S. audiences may even end up preferring this version, since the social undertones will be more familiar to them than the British ones were -- making the humor just that much more relatable. The show also benefits from a number of American guests who shine along with the stars, including Rosie O'Donnell, Vivica A. Fox, and Sarah Chalke.

While Walliams and Lucas are happy to prove once again that there's no edgy comedy challenge -- be it obese female body suits or adult breastfeeding -- they can't take on together, this over-the-top series definitely isn't for younger viewers. From language to sexual content, it's as graphic as you'd expect a pay-cable series to be, and no group is spared from the duo's barbed jokes. So save this one for after the kids are in bed.

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 1.0
    • My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Negative role models

    Awful.

    This show is crude, rude, racist, sexist, homophobic, disgusting, vile, vulgar, filthy, disrespectful and inconsiderate. Disgraceful. Stick to the original. :(

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Missouri
    I rate this title on for age 17 and give it 1.0

    Not Impressed

    my friend told me about this show so i watched 1 or to episodes. but wen i watched one of the episodes, my mum watched with me and was really disterbed. I love a good comedy, but i agree withcommonsencemedia on this one, if anything goes over the boundries of southpark, i shall leave it to burn!

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give it 5.0

    Hilarious!!!!!

    Funny!!! Slapstick!!!

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

    I Laughed

    This is one of HBO's finest piece's of work. Some people may find it inappropriate though so stay clear away if you get offended easily, mind you it is on HBO. However for the rest of you viewers you are in for a riot. Watch Little Britain USA

  5. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title iffy for age 17 and give it 5.0

    I Laughed

    This is one of HBO's finest piece's of work. Some people may find it inappropriate though so stay clear away if you get offended easily, mind you it is on HBO. However for the rest of you viewers you are in for a riot. Watch Little Britain USA

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