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Monk

(Rated TV-PG, Drama, Starring Tony Shalhoub, Ted Levine, Bitty Schram, Where to watch: NBC, USA, DVD, Online)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 11, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 14.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Witty crime drama too highbrow for most kids.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 14 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    In each episode, a murder is committed and the crime scene -- including the dead body -- is featured.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Mild ("son of a bitch") and infrequent.
  • Consumerism:

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

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Monk

Parents need to know that this series includes subtle references to sex and drugs, as well as mildly violent scenes in which a murder is committed. The main character suffers from obsessive-compulsive disorder and is easily rattled by germs, chaos, and changes in routine, a fact that is sometimes played for laughs (albeit sympathetic ones).

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how detectives solve crimes. What kind of methods do they use to find the perpetrator? Another good discussion topic would be Monk's OCD. Can kids imagine what it would be like to have the disorder? How does Monk balance his OCD with his work? Do kids think they'd be able to do the same in his position?

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  1. I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence

    good show

    ive seen it once with my friends who love it its not very violent and its reakky good but if your kids tend to ask questions or dont no wat ocd is u might get a little anyodded (my sisters like that and shes 11 i was ready to hurt her when we watched stormbreaker)

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0

    AwEsOmE

    This show is entertaining and i watch it every friday except that this is the last season. it's not scary att all. The only bad thing is that there is usually one murder at the beggining. The murders aren't scary at all though. I defenetly recommend this for ages 10+.

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0

    Amazing!!! Great!!!

    This is an awesome show! It's one of my favorites! It is really funny and entertaining! It is a little violent...but it is a crime show... I think this show is really good!

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 5.0

    This is one of my FAVORITE T.V show of all time! Our whole family watch all the time and I have a 3 year old, 5 year old, 7 year old, & a 9 year old brothers who watch it with the whole family and they LOVe it!!

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give it 5.0

    12 and up

    I think this is awsome. More comedy than drama, not that violent at all. I love it

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