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Traveler

(Rated TV-14, Drama, Starring Aaron Stanford, Matthew Bomer, Logan Marshall-Green, Where to watch: ABC, 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

    Tense-but-entertaining conspiracy thriller.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 14–18

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Friends and family members turn out to be enemies. The main characters don't know who to trust.
  • Violence:

    Tons of chase scenes. FBI agents and others carry big guns. Explosion destroys art museum. Glimpse of charred dead body. FBI agent gets shot and killed.
  • Sex:

    Some romantic kissing, flirting. Friends encourage another friend to cheat on his girlfriend and be promiscious.
  • Language:

    Mild expletives like "screw," "suck," and "damn."
  • Consumerism:

    Penguin Classics, ABC news, MetLife, Washington Mutual, Yale, and more.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Several scenes involve alcohol/bars, though they're not a focus of the show.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Traveler

Parents need to know that this fast-paced thriller has lots of tension and (mostly bloodless) violence. Expect lots of chase scenes, crashes, and FBI agents and others wielding semi-automatic weapons. Friends and family members turn out to be enemies, and even the FBI isn't to be trusted -- which could be an unsettling notion for some younger viewers. Scenes in bars involve drinking and flirting, and there's some kissing and gratuitous shots of shirtless men.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about trust. Who are we taught to trust as we grow up? Why do so many TV shows and movies turn those lessons on their ear, with double-crosses and betrayals from people's nearest and dearest? Do you think shows like this send realistic messages about law enforcement agencies? On a personal level, families can discuss their own friendships. Have you ever been surprised to find something out about a friend? What kinds of things do you keep from your friends? Why?

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  1. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Missouri
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 5.0

    im hooked

    i am hooked on this show,it just keeps getting better, i am just glad it is on late after my kids bedtime, not great for them. too violent

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    Eagerly awaiting the start

    Although this show has not offcially started yet I eagerly await its start after seeing the sneak preview. It seems to have interesting premises, though I admit they'll be able to stay on the air for more than a few seasons on such a short lived plot. I mean, how long can you search for a guy anyways? And I fear, to make it more exciting and draw out the episodes while they look they may make it very involved and possibly cofusing (much like Lost). I think this show wil be good for teens and younger adults but not for children, or older people.

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Kansas
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0

    Good Show

    I started watching last night, and was instantly hooked! It's an intense show. The charecters are well played. I can't wait to see the next episode!

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