My Family - TV-14
Delightful British dysfunction for teens and up.
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- TV Rating: TV-14
- Network: BBC America
- Cast: Robert Lindsay, Zoe Wanamaker, Daniela Denby-Ashe
- Genre: Comedy
- >Available On: DVD
Parents need to know
Families can talk about their own home life. How does your family compare to the Harpers? Teens, do you wish your parents were more or less like Ben and Susan? Are their parenting styles effective? How so? Do the characters seem believable? Why or why not? In general, how are TV families different from real-life ones? Do you think a more realistic family sitcom would be funny?
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Social Behavior:
Ben and Susan obviously share an open, supportive relationship that continues to withstand the trials of family life. To the best of their abilities, they guide and support their kids, who can speak freely with them. One main, unmarried character got pregnant.
Consumerism:
Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco:
Adults drink wine and beer in social settings.
Violence
Sex
Innuendoes abound, including comments like "he showed me how to tenderize my loins." Partial nudity is also common -- one scene shows full views (from behind) of two naked men; in another, a naked man and woman sit on a couch with pillows and dishes obscuring the pertinent areas.
Language
Multiple instances of "hell." "F--k" is used inconsistently, but it's always bleeped.
Common Sense says
What's the story?
Reviewed by Emily Ashby
Is it any good?
While My Family doesn't really have any tips or pearls of wisdom for parents who can sympathize with the characters' woes, if you're in the mood for a show that really does put the "fun" in "dysfunction," it won't disappoint. Just be sure to turn it off around younger viewers, since strong language is often audible (despite bleeping), and nudity (mostly rear views) is a possibility.
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