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Sensing Murder

(Rated TV-PG, Reality TV, Starring Pam Coronado, Laurie Campbell, Where to watch: Discovery Channel, DVD)

  • 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 14.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Psychic skills are put to the test; teens and up.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 14–18

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Lots of criminal activity is discussed, but the point of the show is to help solve crimes and bring justice and closure to the affected families.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Graphic, detailed descriptions of real criminal attacks (including sexual assault) and murders. Photos of real crime scenes include blood and weapons. Depictions of violent attacks.

  • Sex:

    Dramatizations of tame boyfriend/girlfriend behavior. Descriptions of sexual behavior and topics (semen, affairs, condoms) in a clinical manner.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Some discussion of and depiction of drinking.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Sensing Murder

Parents need to know that this crime investigation show is about real murders and involves psychics talking explicitly about violent attacks. Graphic images of real crime-scene photos include blood and murder weapons, and violent attacks are dramatized. Most re-enactments stop short of showing a weapon's impact or physical contact during a sexual assault, but they're intense enough that younger viewers should stay away.

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  • Families can talk about their beliefs about extra-sensory perception. Do you believe in psychics or ESP? Do you know anyone who claims to have psychic powers? Do you think involving psychics in criminal investigations can be helpful? Why or why not? Why do you think there are so many crime-related shows on television (both reality programs and dramas)? Why are viewers fascinated by such dark topics?
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  1. Adult Reviewer
    adan
    Lives in Rhode Island
    I rate this title on for age 17 and give it 5.0

    Excellent show

    I love this show. I was suprised not to see "Sensing Murder" on tv anymore. Was it taken off the air. I always saw it on channel 102 at 7am. Where did the show go? It was very well written. Pam Corranodo is so good and I love watching her work. Very interesting and excellent show.

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    Stolie
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 4.0

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    monet119
    Lives in Nevada
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0

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