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Painkiller Jane
(Rated NR, Science fiction , Starring Kristanna Loken, Rob Stewart, Sean O. Roberts, Where to watch: Syfy)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 15; suggested age 13. -
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Common Sense says
Contrived, violent action show doesn't connect.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 13–15
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What Parents Need to Know
About Painkiller Jane
Parents need to know that the entire premise of this comic-book-inspired series demands a certain amount of violence and blood. The main character, Jane, can heal from almost any wound, a talent that's regularly put to the test (sometimes graphically). There are close-up shots of deep cuts and bullet wounds, and though the point is to show Jane's amazing recovery, the sequences aren't pretty. The other members of her squad are aware of her ability and sometimes take advantage of it (for example, by shooting through her when they need to take down a villain). Jane also volunteers to draw enemy fire in some scenes and is shot repeatedly. Her ability doesn't make her immune to pain, and she's clearly in agony.
Read our full review by Will Wade
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the role of violence in this show. Is it appropriate for the story that's being told? Which parts, if any, are gratuitous? Who sets (and enforces) limits for TV violence? Are standards different now than they used to be? Why? Families can also discuss the show's father-daughter relationship. Jane's relationship with her father is strained, which seems to have played an important part in the development of her icy-cool character -- good for a government agent, not so good for maintaining close friendships. When it comes to father-daughter relationships, is "quality time" an adequate substitute for "quantity time"? How can you help a child deal with the death of a parent?
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