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Prom Queen: Summer Heat

(Rated NR, Drama, Starring Alexandra French, Katy Stoll, Sean Hankinson, Where to watch: Online, Online, Cell phone)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 15.

  • Is it any good?

    2.0

  • Common Sense says

    Online soap spin-off is racy and violent.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 15–18

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Catty behavior among superficial young women. Most of the cast is Caucasian, though Marisol is Mexican. Presents some Mexicans as poor, seedy, criminal and/or violent. Chad and Ben are referred to as "blanquitos" (little white boys).

  • Violence:

    Kidnapping is a major part of the storyline. Victims are tied up and blindfolded by mask-wearing assailants. Guns and sharp weapons are clearly visible. Blood is also shown; a bloody tooth (extracted from a victim as a form of torture) is prominently featured, though the actual extraction isn't shown.

  • Sex:

    Heavy flirting, kissing, and strong sexual innuendo, including references to oral sex and some kinky sexual behavior. Discussions about losing virginity. Underwear and bikini-clad teens are frequently visible. Chad refers to having sex with Mexican women as "trying Mexican strange."

  • Language:

    Mostly on the milder side: "damn," "hell," "bitch." Some profanity in Spanish.

  • Consumerism:

    Prominent placement of things like Verizon Wireless products and Fuji bottled water.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Underage drinking -- including beer and mixed drinks -- is clearly visible. Suggestions of drug activity along the U.S./Mexican border.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Prom Queen: Summer Heat

Parents need to know that this Prom Queen spin-off -- which airs uncensored online and has a prominent presence on MySpace -- features both violence and steamy sexuality. Each 90-second episode is jam-packed with enough sexual innuendo, scantily clad bodies, and underage drinking to make it an iffy choice even for teens. Watch out for drug use, some salty language, and other inappropriate and/or catty behavior as well. (And if all that weren't enough, there's some subtle commentary about the Mexican community that some viewers may find offensive, too.)

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