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Touched by an Angel

(Rated TV-PG, Drama, Starring Roma Downey, Della Reese, John Dye, Where to watch: Hallmark Channel, Syndicated, DVD)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Inspiring drama has strong Christian overtones.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 8 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Strong, faith-based messages about living life to the fullest, making amends for past wrongs, and drawing strength from a higher power are essential to the plot. Characters with physical or mental disabilities are occasionally introduced to illustrate the need for accepting others. A recurring character is a fallen angel who works for the devil before being offered another chance to do good. One main character is African-American, and the ever-changing cast is often multicultural.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Not an issue.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    "Hell" is mentioned, but only in the context of the alternative to heaven. "Oh my God" is the strongest outburst.
  • Consumerism:

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

    Social scenes sometimes include champagne or beer for adults. When overuse is an issue, there's always a consequence -- in one episode, a character who's drinking and driving is later said to have been killed in a car accident.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Touched by an Angel

Parents need to know that this inspirational drama series follows angels (who look human) who bring hope -- via reminders of God's love and mercy -- to people struggling with life's burdens. The heavily spiritual content deals more in moralistic adages than actual Bible quotes, but a non-denominational Christian atmosphere is nonetheless prevalent throughout the show. The ever-changing subject matter can be heavy and emotionally charged, with characters experiencing illness, death, and various family crises. A main character is the heaven-sent Angel of Death (though again, he looks fully human), who escorts those who die to their eternal fate in heaven or hell. Some episodes also feature messengers from the devil who attempt to sabotage the angels' good work.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the struggles the characters face in each episode and -- when applicable -- relate them to their own lives. What emotional challenges weighed on the characters? How did they try to cope on their own? How did the angels help them? Kids, when have you had to overcome challenging times? How did a friend or family member help you get through it? Parents can also use this show to discuss spiritualism. What are your family's religious beliefs? How do other religions differ in faith and practice? Do you believe there are angels among us? What other ways have religion and faith been portrayed on TV? How do the media treat religion and faith in general?

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

  2. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in North Carolina
    I rate this title on for age 14 and give it 5.0

    Still comes on the same channel

    Just wanted to state the time has been moved from 12:00 to 8:00. Still comes on the same Hallmark Channel(62 for me), and still every weekday :)

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Colorado
    I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 5.0

    Very touching series. I love this show.

    I love this series. Touched by an Angel has touched my family that there Hope and Guidance in life. I tape this program as I am working during the day. However, today, I noticed that I Love Lucy replaced Touched by Angel. Please let me know what time this show is scheduled. Thank You Hallmark for providing us with series of Touched by an Angel. There should be more series. We are so touched by this series. At times we cry, laugh, pray and know that there is Angel to guide us. Gives us hope. Again Thanks for this series. Please let me know what time you have scheduled this series. Awaiting your reply.

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