i think it's good
NCIS
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Is it age appropriate?
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Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Upbeat but average crime show -- older teens OK.
Why We Rated This
for Ages 14–18
What to watch out for
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of NCIS was written by Sierra Filucci
Parents need to know that this military investigative drama depicts graphic crime scenes that include blood, gunshot holes, and dead bodies (some of which have been mutilated). Autopsies can also be somewhat graphic, though certain body parts are blurred out. The main characters engage in adult humor, though the content is generally mild. The series reinforces some stereotypes, while others are made more complex.
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about any stereotypes they witness while watching. Does the male and female characters' behavior on the show reinforce or combat stereotypes? What's the difference between male and female sexuality on the show? How does humor work on the show? Who makes the jokes, and who is the butt of the jokes? What does this mean?
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Is It Any Good?
While the show definitely has some appealing characteristics and an upbeat feel, the writing is mediocre, and the genre is just plain tired. But what sets NCIS apart from CSI, The Evidence, Crossing Jordan, and the rest of the shows in the crime scene-investigation genre is its tone. While CSI is dark and moody, NCIS is light and playful, full of gags and teasing banter between characters.
Stereotypes abound, but around gender the message is mixed. DiNozzo and David play out some familiar sex/power games, like when David tries to seductively bribe DiNozzo into saying he was driving during a fender bender in order to save her driving record. But balanced against this type of behavior is the fact that David is a strong character who holds her own against DiNozzo's mild chauvinism, bragging about her own sexual behavior and taking initiative when her partner is stumped.
Our Members Say
Most Recent Reviews
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I rate this title off for age 5 and give itWouldn't Recoment for Kids under 6!
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I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
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- Good role models
perfect for middle and high schoolers but too mature for elementary schoolers.
I think NCIS is a great show but can be a little adult, good for about Middle School and up. I'm a middle-schooler and I love it. It's more interesting and less gruesome then other CSI shows, but there is more sexual behavior and shootings. There is a death and autopsy in almost every episode and the ocasional main character will die (only happened twice so far).
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I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
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- Good role models
NCIS
Fantastic show thats very addicting once you get into it. At first I thought I would have hated it because it was just one of those CSI crime shows, but its much better.
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I rate this title on for age 15 and give it
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- Good role models
good
like you'll love this
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I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
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- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
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- Good role models
Great drama with comedy for 13 and older
I love this show! This one of the most original crime drama shows I've watched. There are interesting case but the comedy is what makes the show. It's the funny moments and interactions between the characters that makes it special and interesting to watch. You can count on the fact that there would never be an episode that you would get bored watching. And of course the murder, kidnapping, etc are well written too. And yeah there are violence, it's a crime drama, it has to have violence. And sexual contents? Well most of the time it's just flirting but sometimes there can be graphics that won't be appropriate for younger kids. And honestly the language aren't that bad because it has never said anything that I haven't already heard in school. The characters are original and there are good messages in this show. Here's what I think- it's a must see for older kids since it's a crime drama with lots of comedy and parents don't really need to make sure of anything because truthfully the younger kids can never sit through an episode of this. They will get bored. Those who can understand it and enjoy it are probably all old enough to be able to handle the violence and other contents. Except for one of the few episodes like Undercovers, I'd say anybody above 10 who likes it should be fine but because of those episodes I will say I will recommend this for 13 and above.So for those who haven't watched this yet, try it out.


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