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Unfabulous

(Rated TV-Y7, Comedy, Starring Emma Roberts, Malese Jow, Jordan Calloway, Where to watch: Nickelodeon, DVD, Online)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 7, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 10.
  • Is it any good?

    2.0
  • Common Sense says

    Tween comedy gets caught up in superficial stuff.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 10 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Activist Zach is the only character with a moral conscience.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Frequent preteen discussions of dating and kissing; 13-year-old Geena dates high-school guys.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Like most Nick shows for preteens, everyone has a cell phone, and peer pressure to dress cool and look "perfect" is evident.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Unfabulous

Parents need to know that this show, while it has its share of questionable influences, represents a fairly realistic portrayal of life through the eyes of a junior high student -- including awkward moments that are so huge that they're overwhelming. The main character is introspective and artistic, while her peers think only about dating (one goes out with high-school guys), kissing, and how they appear to others.

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  • Families can talk about the messages in the show. Are they mixed, or do tweens feel represented by this character? What are the benefits of having a variety of friends with different interests? Is the sibling relationship typical?

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  1. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in South Carolina
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 2.0

    Unfabulous

    Sexual Content (Not an Issue): Some kissing and flirting. Violence (Not an Issue): None. Language (Not an Issue): None. Social Behavior (Pause): Lots of snooty mean girl behavior. Diverse cast. Commercialism (Not an Issue): None. Drug/Alcohol/Tobacco (Not an Issue): None.

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in California
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 3.0

    A Fun Show

    This is a good show for kids over the age of 7. Many of the episodes are about dating or Girlfriends and Boyfriends, which is why it is not one of my favorite shows. Although there are still plenty of episodes that are fun to watch.

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it 2.0

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Nevada
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 3.0

    This is a perfectly fine show for girls 9+.

  5. Adult Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

    One of the BEST!

    This show is one of the finest productions ever put on television for teens. One episode in particular took 1st Corinthians 13 and applied it (without quoting) to the lead character's relationship to her boyfriend. She systematically violated the principles (in order) - and lost him. When she came to her senses, and applied the principles, she gained him back. It goes to show, you don't have to quote the Bible to illustrate it powerfully. I personally know one of the stars of the show - Malese Jow - who plays Geena, and she is one of the strongest Christian young ladies you could hope to meet. And she knows good and well that she is helping to produce Christ honoring television.

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