• Is it age appropriate?

  About our ratings

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  Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 16; suggested age 14.

• Is it any good?

  4.0

• Common Sense says

  Smart, sassy dramedy is fine for teens.

Why We Rated This for Ages 14–16

The good stuff

• Messages:

  Teaches that what you see often isn't what you get and that it's important not to make assumptions about people or places before you have all the information. It could be argued that main character Marin isn't the best role model, given her obssession with relationships.

What to watch out for

• Violence:

  Not an issue.
• Sex:

  Scenes in bed featuring unmarried partners. In one episode, the main character falls through the ice and must warm up in her underwear next to an equally scantily clad man.
• Language:

  Pretty mild: "sucks," "damn," "hell," "balls" (as a punchline), etc.
• Consumerism:

  The main character misses the luxuries of life in Manahattan.
• Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

  Social drinking; the main character smokes. Many scenes take place in the local bar.

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