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Sex and the City
(Rated TV-MA, Comedy, Starring Kim Cattrall, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kristin Davis, Cynthia Nixon, Where to watch: HBO, TBS, Syndicated, DVD, Download)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 15, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 15. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Smart, sassy, sexy -- and for adults only.
updated 07.04.08
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 15–18
What to watch out for
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What Parents Need to Know
About Sex and the City
Parents need to know that this show actually has lots of heart; so much so, in fact, that if not for the frank talk -- and "walk" -- about sex (of all kinds), it would actually make a good primer on the enduring benefits of friendship, the power of love, and the importance of self-esteem. That said, nudity is a given in nearly every episode of the original HBO broadcast (available on DVD and on demand), as are very frank discussions on romance, lust, and love. The edited versions running in syndication have toned down the ladies' language, as well as the nudity (which, of course, just leaves more to the imagination ...), which is why this review is rated OK for 15+. The uncut versions would warrant a 17+ age recommendation.
Read our full review by S. Jhoanna Robledo
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about why the quest for love is the main theme of the entire series. And not just romantic love, either. What are the different types of love? What role do friends have in one's life? Do they sometimes take the place of family? Why? In the end, does a woman need a relationship to be whole?
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Most Recent Reviews
Lives in North CarolinaI rate this title on for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:- Excessive violence
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Good Show!
- Lives in MichiganI rate this title iffy for age 15 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
Great show for 16+ or 14+ if edited
I personally love this show and started watching it when I was 16, but as for kids, I would have to say that this show is definitely at LEAST a 16+ show. If edited for cable, then 14+.
- Lives inI rate this title on for age 2 and give it
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- Lives in TexasI rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
Amazing!
I started watching this show when i was 11 or 12, my mom knows i watch it, and a lot of times i watch it with her and my older sister. I've seen every episode, the movie, and love it!
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Ratings at a Glance
| 50% | of parents don't feel there are good role models |
| 50% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
| 50% | of parents say there are good role models |
| 50% | of parents don't think the messages are positive |
| 50% | of parents say there's too much drinking, drugs, or smoking |
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