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Shark

(Rated TV-14, Drama, Starring James Woods, Samuel Page, Jeri Ryan, Where to watch: CBS, DVD, Online)

  • 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

    James Woods is bright spot in mature legal drama.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 15–18

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    The main character has iffy ethical standards, but is good at heart. Some racial and gender diversity -- mayor is Latino, freshman prosecutors are multi-ethnic, and Stark's boss is female.

  • Violence:

    Scenes of bloody, murdered body and a blood-splattered murderer. Graphic recounting of violent acts.

  • Sex:

    Some brief sex scenes, but no private parts revealed. Some discussion of sexual affairs.

  • Language:

    Slightly more adult than other network legal dramas -- "a--hole," etc.

  • Consumerism:

    No obvious product placement, but Stark drives a flashy sports car and lives in a super-spiffy house.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Social drinking.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Shark

Parents need to know that this legal drama details criminal cases involving murder, rape, violence, and sex. Scenes have involved a woman's bloody body and an Internet sex video that features sexual noises and some skin. The main character is portrayed as good-at-heart, but not above some immoral and unethical practices.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the meaning of justice. Is it better to lose ethically or win unethically? Do the means always justify the end? If you were in trouble, would you want a lawyer like Stark to help you?
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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    jennyjentry
    Lives in Nevada
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 5.0

    I LOVE SHARK (52yrs old)

    Shark was a wonderful show, I have seen that it is on the cancel list for next season, with its time slot I am surprised anyone saw it, what a wonderfullly interesting show with a great cast, totally unexpected plot shifts and a great chemistry, they really need to bring this back next year

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  2. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    genaburchette
    Lives in Washington
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 5.0

    THE BEST SHOW...............

    This show combines crime with the angst of bringing up a teenager alone. i love each episode more than the next!

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