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All teen and kid reviews for Arrested Development

Age
13
Average rating based on 18 kid and teen reviews:
  • 28% say sexual content is an issue
  • 28% say there's too much drinking, drugs, or smoking
Kid, 13 years old
April 13, 2011
 
BEST SHOW EVER!
BEST SHOW EVER! THIS IS MY FAVORITE SHOW BY FAR. IT'S REALLY FUNNY AND EVERYONE WOULD LOVE IT. BUT, IT GOT CANCELLED. BUT, THEY'RE MAKING A ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT MOVIE THAT I HAVE TO SEE

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Teen, 18 years old
April 9, 2008
 
BEST SHOW EVER
Hmm, interesting. I didn't even know it was TV-MA. I would have said TV-14. Anyways, every single episode of AD is hilarious, but if you don't watch it in sequence it might confuse you or not be funny to you. I can't wait for the AD movie. I heard all of the cast is coming back and the movie is currently in production and is expected to come out in 2009. Whats with TV-MA? COME ON! Favorite Part: (Takes off Disguise). "I'm Gene Parmesan." Lucille: AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

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Kid, 12 years old
November 15, 2008
 
An incredible show, but incredibly inappropriate!
Well, for starters, it is a shame this show got cancelled. This show was just hilarious. However, wholly inappropriate for anyone under the age of fifteen. The themes are very mature, but for mature viewers this show is such a treat. I've got to say, commonsense hit the nail on the head for this one. Know your kid. The language is frequent. Although the f**k's are bleeped over, it is still ver obvious what they are saying. There is A TON of sexuality, much too much for anyone under the age of fifteen. I suggest this show is appropriate for mature teens 15 and up.

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Teen, 14 years old
November 15, 2008
 
An incredible show, but incredibly inappropriate!
Well, for starters, it is a shame this show got cancelled. This show was just hilarious. However, wholly inappropriate for anyone under the age of fifteen. The themes are very mature, but for mature viewers this show is such a treat. I've got to say, commonsense hit the nail on the head for this one. Know your kid. The language is frequent. Although the f**k's are bleeped over, it is still ver obvious what they are saying. There is A TON of sexuality, much too much for anyone under the age of fifteen. I suggest this show is appropriate for mature teens 15 and up.

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Kid, 11 years old
November 15, 2008
 
An incredible show, but incredibly inappropriate!
Well, for starters, it is a shame this show got cancelled. This show was just hilarious. However, wholly inappropriate for anyone under the age of fifteen. The themes are very mature, but for mature viewers this show is such a treat. I've got to say, commonsense hit the nail on the head for this one. Know your kid. The language is frequent. Although the f**k's are bleeped over, it is still ver obvious what they are saying. There is A TON of sexuality, much too much for anyone under the age of fifteen. I suggest this show is appropriate for mature teens 15 and up.

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Teen, 15 years old
October 29, 2009
 
OK For Teens and Older
I am 13 and I love this show! Some people may not understand some of it, but most teens will understand the main plot. And probably all adults will. Some messages are bad and I am concerned about getting drunk. There are some sex but it is mainly just references. Some messages may be inappropriate, but mainly from people besides the main character. Legal loopholes and getting around the law is an issue. But overall this is a good show for teens.

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Teen, 17 years old
September 8, 2010
 
I absolutely love this show! I'm borrowing the first season from my buddy right now. I'm about half way through and I'm positively addicted to it. When I watch it I can't stop laughing. This is the one show I think I would say is funnier than The Office. Content wise, it's really not bad. Like I said, I'm about halfway through the first season and I've only heard two f-bombs unbleeped, a couple bleeped words, and a few uses of words like d*mn and hell. There are some sexual themes: one character has romantic feelings for a relative, another for his brother's girlfriend, and several sleep around. The role models are really bad, as most are out for themselves and no one else. They lie, cheat, steal, many other bad things, however the overall theme, that family is very important, is a positive one. If you're over thirteen, this is a hilarious show.

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Teen, 16 years old
June 25, 2009
 
The second funniest show I have ever seen!
This is a very funny show, it has alot of whit and charm that you don't find in many sitcoms these days, it dose have some issues though: 1. Some comic violence, but nothing graphic or frightening. 2. Some sexual conntent, nudity is blured out, Gob has sex wth many wemon, but all of it is implied, some other sexual jokes and refrences. 3. Language can be strong including: sc--w, a-s, d--n, h--l, b--ch, F--k and S--t are bleeped though. 4. Some drug use and refrences. So overall this is a very funny show for teens!

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Teen, 17 years old
April 9, 2008
 
Great! Depending on what version you watch
This show is absolutely hilarious, nomatter what version you watch. However, when I first started watching it all of the F++K were beeped over, but recently I was watching it at a friends house and everything in it was seeable and hearable. There are several time whne characters are nude, but usually its blurred, where in the newer version it isn't. It whent from a rightful TV 14 to a rightful TV MA. DOn't let your kid watch the MA version, although it is impossible to tell which version it is until you the swearing starts. Throughout it you hear tons of swearing, but all to a PG-13 level. But not in the MA. If you watch the TV 14 version, Anyone 13 and older should be fine. Very little violence, all language and sexual stuff

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Teen, 16 years old
April 9, 2008
 
A cancelled show brought back for good measure.
This show is great! Common sense doesn't know what they are talking about! Brought back on g4tv, everything is great! From the behavior, to the excellency, to the humour, everything is great to the last second!

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Teen, 18 years old
April 9, 2008
 

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Teen, 17 years old
April 9, 2008
 
A hilarious show, if some questionable content
This is one of the best, and funniest shows out there...even if it is canceled. There times when the F word is spoken, and it is quite blatant that it was said...which would be a parents greatest concern(along with sexual content). I personally cannot stand people who are so concerned about being PC...so what if they make fun of handicapped people? The biggest problem in this show is the language and sexual content, and some plot-lines revolve around affairs, open relationships, and a crushing cousin...I find these easy to look past with a show so creative and funny as this one...

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Teen, 18 years old
April 9, 2008
 
It's TV-14, Common Sense!
I love this show. It ranks below "The d**k Van d**e Show", way below, but it's still so funny. See it! I'm sorry it got canceled. Age recommendation: 14+ (Not for any particular reason, just that younger kids might not get the jokes!)

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Teen, 16 years old
April 9, 2008
 
This is a GREAT show
First of all, this show is not rated TV-MA. It is rated TV-14, at least the way I watched it. There is some talk that is foul, but it is generally ok for kids. The people lie, cheat, steal, and do whatever they want. It is violent as blood is shown, but unrealistically and to have some comedy effect. I love the show, along with The Simpsons. Parents may need to watch some before believing it is appropriate, but it is a treat for the smart people who understand the jokes.

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Kid, 12 years old
May 21, 2012
 
A Must-See
This is an excellent show. I know that people my age usually do not appreciate the subtlety and wit of Arrested Development. It's a shame it got cancelled so early. It's such an intelligent show. There are many subtle call-backs to previous episodes and foreshadowings of major events that will happen a few episodes in advance.

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Teen, 14 years old
May 10, 2012
 
Lots of Sexual Content
I think that it's inappropriate for kids 15 & under depending on their maturity level. Most shows I find you can handle as you mature if they're explained properly. This show contains a lot of sex and I do not recommend it for children under 13 and it's on pause for children under 15 purely because of the inappropriate sexual content and affairs being had.

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Kid, 11 years old
April 13, 2012
 
BEST SHOW EVER
This is the most hillarious show of all time but at times can be a little raunchy. The cuss words are bleeped out but most of the time you know what they are saying.

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Teen, 15 years old
December 31, 2011
 
Good for mature viewers
Funny! most of the family is filled with bad role models, theyre greedy, egoistic, and are all hypocrites, but the main character is a good role model. There are lots of sexual references, but I think any MATURE tween or teen can handle it. Its hilarious, perfect fit for teens, therefore, I recommend!

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