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Roommates

(Rated NR, Drama, Where to watch: Online, Online, Cell phone)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    MySpace's faux reality show has iffy content.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 15–18

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Some of the featured friends don't want to leave their wild college days behind. The series is voyeuristic, showing women getting dressed, bickering, and engaging in sexual behavior. The cast is primarily Caucasian; Chloe is Asian, and Candra is African American.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Lots of arguing, and some pushing and shoving.

  • Sex:

    Kissing, hugging, and sexual innuendo. Lots of young women wear bikinis and skimpy underwear. Some of the roommates are shown getting dressed. Peyton starts stripping and becoming more overtly sexual in front of the camera. Some plotlines focus on romantic relationships.

  • Language:

    Includes words like "damn" and "hell."

  • Consumerism:

    Ford is the show's sponsor; the series prominently features Ford automobiles (especially the 2008 Ford Focus) other Ford products. Popular music by artists like Anavan, Sea of Air, and Starlite Desperation is featured.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Visible alcohol consumption.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Roommates

Parents need to know that this original Web series -- which was produced by MySpace and "airs" online -- features some strong language and sexual innuendo, as well as drinking and partying. The voyeuristic series follows eight former college roommates and is presented as a reality series in which four of them have agreed to have their lives filmed for a Web-based show. But it's really fully scripted -- which means all of the iffy stuff is planned out ahead of time. Viewers are encouraged to interact with the cast and the series online, submitting videos and participating in online discussions.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the growing popularity of online television. Are Web series becoming more creative? Do you think scripted online shows are going to become the new trend in Web programming? Families can also talk about popular social networking sites, like Facebook and MySpace. Why do you think producers would want to launch a new Web series using a site like these? Why do so many people like to interact with fictitious characters online? Do you think they realize that the people they're interacting with aren't real? Parents, don't forget to remind your kids about the basic rules of Internet safety.
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