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What About Brian

(Rated TV-PG, Drama, Starring Rosanna Arquette, Matt Davis, Barry Watson, Where to watch: ABC, SOAPnet, DVD, Online)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Modern-day thirtysomething; OK for teens.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 15–18

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.

  • Sex:

    One of the couples discusses having an open marriage, and another character is asked if he's sleeping with his girlfriend. Relationships are a central theme of the show.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    There is social drinking.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About What About Brian

Parents need to know that all the main characters of this adult-oriented series are in their 30s and still have plenty of angst. They engage in adult conversations about topics like pre-marital sex and the pros and cons of an open marriage.

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

    God I love this new show!

    I was hooked from the first episode! I can't wait till it is picked up for another season. The characters are great. It is well written and well acted! This will be added to my "must see tv list, along with LOST, Survivor, ER, and Law and Order SVU.

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    PinkPolkaDot
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Awesome!

    I love this show.. There are alot of Sexual situations. Such as Open Marrigages. and Brian trying to hook up with 2 girls in 24 hours.. not for under 15

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