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Starveillance

(Rated TV-14, Comedy, Starring Tia Dionne Hodge, Ben Schwartz, Kathy Searle, Where to watch: E!, Online)
  • 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

    Biting claymation satire skewers puffed-up celebs.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 14–18

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    This biting social satire depicts celebrities at their worst moments and includes jokes about race, eating disorders, religion, mental illness, and more. On the upside, the show might prompt viewers to examine society's fascination with celebrity culture. ...
  • Violence:

    Some hitting, slapping, and fistfights between clay figures -- all in the name of humor, of course.
  • Sex:

    Rampant sexual innuendo, occasional sexual scenes (in claymation!). Some flashes of clay flesh, kissing, etc.
  • Language:

    Mild expletives, like "ass," "bitch," and "whore."
  • Consumerism:

    Brand names are sometimes used (Starbucks). Many of the parodied celebs are slammed for materialism, etc.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Possibility of drug and alchohol use, though not common. Jokes about crack use and prescription drug abuse.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Starveillance

Parents need to know that this celebrity satire may look like it's for children since its characters are animated clay figures, but it's definitely not kid material. Skits make merciless fun of celebrities' foibles, mishaps, and personalities (as projected and reported on by the media). Jokes about race, eating disorders, religion, mental illness, and more are at the heart of the show's biting humor. Sexual innuendo/situations, silly violence, and drug and alcohol use are no strangers to the show, either.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about celebrity culture. What's so fascinating about celebs and their lives? How do you think celebrities influence our own lives and decisions? Do you think you're immune to their influence? How do you see others being influenced by our culture's fascination with the rich and famous? Do you think this is an American phenomenon, or do other cultures engage in celebrity worship as well? How do the media contribute to and shape our obsession with stars? Does this show reinforce that obsession or undermine it?

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in Rhode Island
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Good Adult Cartoon, Nothing Like Ellen's Acres Though :(

    Starveillance is a great (adult) cartoon, not for preschoolers (I preferred Ellen's Acres and Homestar Runner for them) and 6-11 year old kids (there are a lot more programs (like Homestar Runner, Foster's Home For Imaginary Friends, Catscratch, Ellen's Acres, etc.) that they can be watching), but it's worth it. Some mild content in there, it's worth a go for teens and up by the way.

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