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Supernatural

(Rated TV-14, Science fiction , Starring Jared Padalecki, Jenson Ackles, Where to watch: ABC Family, DVD, Online)
  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 16, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 16.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Terrifying guilty pleasure -- NOT for kids.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 16–18

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Women are brutally victimized. The main characters are loyal to their family, but they go about achieving their ends in questionable ways.
  • Violence:

    Shots of bloody corpses on fire, a possessed car tries to run people off a bridge, gun shots are fired.
  • Sex:

    One character appears in a sexy costume and suggestive underwear. A scantily clad ghost comes on to unsuspecting victims.
  • Language:

    "Hell," "bitch," "damn," "ass," etc.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Some drinking by college seniors.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Supernatural

Parents need to know that this is definitely NOT a program for kids. It's gory and extremely scary. It includes images of women trapped against ceilings, dripping with blood, and bursting into flames, a great deal of suspense, gun shots, intoxication, and scantily clad women. The main characters lie and pose as FBI agents to attain information.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the series' main theme of family loyalty. What do your teens think of the lifestyle the brothers lead? Parents may want to talk about the different ways in which people cope with death. They may also wish to mention the ways in which women have historically been portrayed in horror films. Does the show challenge these stereotypes or reinforce them?

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it 5.0

    Great show for anyone who isn't squemish and doesn't scare easily

    This is a great show and I've been watching it since it aired when I was 11 or 12. I am also relatively more mature than most people so I wouldn't say because I did it you do it. However, a lot of the images and things in this show are things most 12 year olds have already seen, though about, and even wished to do. There are some things that may scare less "out and about" tweens but if they've seen a scary movie or too and don't watch to late at night, this should be a good show too watch. Another thought worth mentioning is the plot intricacy. Younger viewers may not have the patience or capacity too keep up with everything that goes on and may not get references to older viewers or the bible.

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    I rate this title on for age 14 and give it 5.0

    Great show

    I think Supernatural is a great show! There is some sexuality, blood, and gore--but at a PG-13 level. It is a fun show to watch, and, when it's on, my whole family sits down and wathces it together. Not your typical horror show--more thrilling, suspenseful, and dramatic. More of an action flick to be truthful. Plus, there is some great eye candy. Dean Wincheter (Jensen Ackles) is super sexy.

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    I rate this title on for age 14 and give it 4.0

    Supernatural is Super awesome

    This show surprised me. The acting can be a bit tacky at times but I love the supernatural aspect of it. I like how every episode you learn about a different legend/myth/story/ect. I can understand if someone hates it but c'mon its funny! Dean says the funniest things and Sam is just plain cute. I like how there's action, some bit of romance, mystery, suspense, horror and comedy. Really good show that I look forward to watching every week.

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 14 and give it 5.0

    Rocks ;)

    I just started watching this show... which really sucks! Why? Cause I'm totally into it and I've missed about... 4 seasons!? It's awesome, I love it. But hey that's me. I like scary and (as the title suggests) supernatural stuff. So if you're into that, then you simple must watch this. Sure there's cussing (spell that wrong?) and drinking and kissing and stuff, but this is a teenage and up show. It's not terrifying scary though... I don't get how some people here were so frightened. I love watching this in the dark. It's one of my favorite shows now.

  5. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Louisiana
    I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative role models

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    This Show Will be Remembered for Years to Come

    This show is a classic in the making. Brothers Sam and Dean Winchester go on the road across America to fight demons, ghouls, ghosts, creatures, and other bizarre monsters that go bump in the night. It is exceptionally violent. Lots of guts, blood, and gore shown from episode to episode depending on the type of monster they are hunting. A running gag is that there is one sex scene per season because one of the brothers "gets laid". The brothers drink a lot, especially Dean. Language is frequent and sometimes strong, but sometimes (for humor's sake) they have been bleeped. The only bad role model image of the show is that the brothers steal credit cards and commit identity theft to survive, by doing so they must lie to people left and right about who they are. Highlights is that even past the whole action-drama-horror image the show has strong family vaules showing that family is the most important thing in life. Bottom line: The show is normally rated TV-14 DLV. Ages 15+. 5/5 stars. Enjoy.

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