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Most Evil

(Rated TV-14, Reality TV, Starring Michael Stone, Where to watch: Discovery Channel)
  • 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?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Evil minds on parade. Too disturbing for kids.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 15–18

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The "Most Evil" (who all display unthinkable social behavior, including cannibalism and murder) aren't glorified or presented as role models. Role models in this show are forensic scientists and other experts who apply scientific and psychological methods as investigative tools.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    In-depth discussion of violent and extremely disturbing crimes, including murder, molestation, and torture; graphic images of real crime scenes.
  • Sex:

    Descriptions of sexually violent crimes and discussion of psychological disorders in sexually abused children.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

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

    Discussion of drug and alcohol use and abuse; images of alcohol and cigarettes.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Most Evil

Parents need to know that while the crimes and criminals being discussed aren't glorified, this show does delve into the disturbing details of horrific crimes. Dramatic narration, crime-scene imagery, and real video footage add a level of exposé-style intensity. Scientific methods and analysis offer an educational component, but parents need to know that this program frankly discusses disturbing psychopathic behaviors including cannibalism, child molestation, and torture.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the methods and analysis used by different types of professionals to determine what makes notorious criminals tick. How is evidence from varying sciences combined to create a more complete profile of the criminal mind? How can scientific evidence help in crime prevention and in diagnosing mental disorders? This program also invites discussion of the most severe psychological disorders and the factors behind them.

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Adult Reviewer
    I rate this title off for age 13 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence

    Putting the blame where it belongs

    I really enjoy watching this show it is very informative. I do have a problem however with people not being held responsible for thier own actions. It is always someone elses fault.( cults, parents, clergy, voices inside thier heads.) I do understand that thier are many pyschological and physical reasons people do the things that they do but to not hold them responsible, to give them an out so that they can continue to blame someone else. It prevents them from being able to understand that what ever they did was not the persons fault and to own the actions they decided to take as thier own and truly be able to live thier lives on thier own terms.

  2. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Ohio
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 4.0

    Most Evil is a Must See

    I love this show. I think it's a fascinating blend of the most common questions asked when dealing with someone that society labels as "evil" - nature or nurture or both. Whether he's discussing someone of widespread notoriety such as Charles Manson or Ted Bundy or lesser known people like Mary Beth Tinning and Diana Dial, Dr. Stone chooses to do as complete a background check as possible before deciding where to place people on his "Scale of Evil". Please look beyond the title and listen to the science - it is very rewarding, I assure you.

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in Kansas
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 4.0

    Very Good Show

    I really enjoy watching this show! I think that if you are intrested in psychology or criminology, then this would be a show that would spark your intrest. I like it because they talk about the events in a very un-biased way, and explain why this person became this way.

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

    Great for Psychology Majors

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

    Intrsting.

    I love the show I think it is really intresting and I look forward to more.

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