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Prom Queen

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

  • Is it age appropriate?

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

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Racy teen soap airs on MySpace; be careful!

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 15–18

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Makes fun of prom obsession -- mainly through one superficial, gold-digging character. Teens pull pranks, party, tease each other, get catty, and more.

  • Violence:

    Most episodes don't contain violence, but the series is gearing up for a violent ending that's hinted at in text messages about murdering the prom queen.

  • Sex:

    Heavy kissing, physical flirting, talk about "getting laid" and genital size.

  • Language:

    Everything -- from "f--k" to "slut" -- is uncensored and frequent.

  • Consumerism:

    Tons of obvious product placement: Verizon, VW, Fuji water, Pom, MySpace, iPod.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Occasional teen drinking. One character takes pills.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Prom Queen

Parents need to know that each 90-second episode of this Michael Eisner-produced hit online teen soap opera/mystery premieres on MySpace before showing up on other Web sites. And it's just as racy as what teens might see on pay cable. While there's no full-fledged nudity, characters do get naked at times, and several scenes show underwear-clad teen girls. The characters flirt heavily, make out, and speak openly about "getting laid"; they also drink and take pills. Profanity is rampant and uncensored. Expect catty behavior between teen girls, as well as unhealthy teen romantic relationships.

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