This show is about an Italian mob's life in New Jersey. As a mafia show is, there is plenty of violence and language, the strongest being silenced out. There are sexual stuff in every episode, making it unsuitable for younger viewers.
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The Sopranos
(Rated TV-MA, Drama, Starring Lorraine Bracco, James Gandolfini, Edie Falco, Where to watch: A&E, HBO, DVD, Online)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 17, age appropriate for kids over 17; suggested age 17. -
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Common Sense says
Violent mob drama doesn't pull any punches.
Why We Rated This 
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What Parents Need to Know
About The Sopranos
Parents need to know that this Emmy-winning adult mob drama is both realistic and violent. The edgy HBO series makes murder and assault just part of the landscape and makes heroes out of criminals. Some beatings are hard to watch, and the petty infighting between these mid-level wiseguys is anything but honorable. Older teens may well have heard of the show, but it's definitely meant for adults. (Note: The edited episodes running on basic cable do away with much of the swearing and nudity.)
Read our full review by Will Wade
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about how the rigid social structure within the mafia relies on the value of keeping your word and the importance of loyalty. (If you can't trust your fellow mob members, who can you trust?) Which comes first -- obeying the law or family? Are any of the characters' criminal actions in any way justifiable?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
- I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
It has plenty of sex, nudity, violence, swearing and drug use. Of course so do most mafia movies. I started watching the show at 12. If you watch other mafia films, you should be fine with this.
- I rate this title on for age 17 and give it
Great Show!
This is a great show i love the story of Tony and his family. I'd give it a 10 out of 10. I'd recommend it for Mauture Audiance Only because of Language, violence and sexual content.
- I rate this title off for age 16 and give it
I dont understand
I really dont understand why a 13 or 14 year old will review a title and then recommend the age to be older than them. If they are reviewing it for older than why are they even watching it? Can someone answer that question for me.
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
The Greatest show on T.V.
Although this show is packed with violence, sex, drugs and language, every episode is a new adventure. I Think you should be about thirteen before you are aloud to watch this. The Acting is great and the story is even better. If you liked movies like scarface then you will be addicted to this show. I know i was. My favorite episode was the first on were Tony Soprano talks to his therapist about his life in the mafia. If your 13+. this would be great for you
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