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Veronica Mars

(Rated TV-14, Drama, Starring Kristen Bell, Enrico Colantoni, Where to watch: CW, DVD, Online)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 15.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Harriet the Spy meets Peyton Place; teens OK.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 15–18

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Veronica is strong, independent, has a great relationship with her dad, and makes it a priority to stand up for the little people. But she often gets carried away in her quest to punish wrongdoers by lying, cheating, and/or breaking the law to get to the truth. Issues of race and class are integral to the show's premise.

  • Violence:

    Fights, gang violence, destruction of property. The main character is seemingly a victim of date rape.

  • Sex:

    Frank sexual innuendo, images of teenagers making out in cars.

  • Language:

    Mild profanity -- "ass," "hell," etc.

  • Consumerism:

    Macintosh products are featured prominently.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Flashback scenes feature teens drinking without consequences. Drug use is treated with negative consequences. The main character is unknowingly given GHB. Her mother is an alcoholic.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Veronica Mars

Parents need to know that this series features violence and sexual references. Although the program is set in high school, it deals with very adult themes -- including murder, greed, infidelity, gang violence, and date rape -- and should be prescreened before allowing kids to tune in.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the positives and negatives of high school popularity. How does Veronica's change in status affect her actions? They can also talk about the race and class issues that the show raises -- do teens see these types of problems in their own community?
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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    minirichman
    Lives in Michigan
    I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use

    • My highlights are:
    • Good role models

    the best show ever

    this is the best

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  2. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    neptune09er
    Lives in Iowa
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0

    My favorite show!

    I can't even describe how much I love this show. It even influenced my screen name (neptune09er). The characters are very refreshing and different than most of the junk on TV now. Too bad it got cancelled :(

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  3. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Superman23
    Lives in Utah
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 5.0

    CSI meets Nancy Drew

    Awesome plots and characters. Focuses on real life stuff

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  4. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    music_lover_005
    Lives in Utah
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    I LOVE IT!!!!!

    IT IS SO AWESOME! GIVES KIDS SOMEONE TO LOOK UP TO, APPROPRIATE FOR FA,]MILIES, SOMETIMES!!!!!!!!

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  5. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    HinataLuvsPeteri ...
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Was My Favorite Show

    until it got canceled. T_T I've been watching it since '04. I recommend this show to 15+ year olds.

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