The Assistants (TeenNick)
common sense media says
Upbeat showbiz bcomedy centers on strong female character.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that the biggest concern in this mostly benign series targeted at teens is sporadic strong language like “hell,” “damn,” “ass,” and “bitch.” The young adults at the heart of the show sometimes deceive each other to impress their boss and further their careers, but teens will be able to see this behavior in the humorous light in which it’s cast. And main character Gillian shows impressive character when she faces tough choices, so teens will find an admirable role model in her. Brief kissing scenes and casual references to sex and drinking are mild compared to other choices for this age group.
Positive role models:
Although many of those around her are at least mildly unscrupulous (using trickery and deception to win favor or seem more industrious than they really are, etc.), Gillian sticks to her values even when it means risking her career. In one scene, for instance, she refuses to shoplift to impress her Hollywood crush. On the downside, Zak and the other
execs are self-absorbed and eccentric and make unreasonable
demands of their subordinates, and celebrities are portrayed as
juvenile and spoiled -- but much of this behavior is intended to be obviously petty and is portrayed with humor.
execs are self-absorbed and eccentric and make unreasonable
demands of their subordinates, and celebrities are portrayed as
juvenile and spoiled -- but much of this behavior is intended to be obviously petty and is portrayed with humor.
Violence:
Not applicable.
Sex:
Some kissing and flirting and occasional references to topics like porn and sexual orientation. In at least one scene, a man enters wearing only a small costume covering his genitalia and butt. The characters work for a production company named "Kinky Bunny."
Language:
Multiple uses of words like “ass,” “bitch,” “hell,” “sucks,” and “damn.”
Consumerism:
Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
There’s mention of drinking (including underage drinking), but nothing is shown.
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Jpbiglin
parent of 15 year old
parent of 15 year old
Definately not for tweens, and no adult would enjoy it either, awful
My son had this show on today. I am so incredibly disgusted with Nickelodeon for airing a show like this. In 30 minutes I heard the word "ass" two times, one guy referred to "junkies" as "poor bastards" One girl said "son of a muffin basket bi*ch". Two people drinking alcohol, while one of them strips and twists his nipple! A girl talks about selling her body for a dress. On two occasions there was discussion about "boob grabbing". During a commercial break there was a commercial for "Degrassi" where kids takled about "getting high" and "bitches". WHAT IS GOING ON WITH NICKELODEON?!?!?!?
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krazypanda
teen, 16 years old
teen, 16 years old
pretty Good and typical show to be aimed at teens
This is a pretty good show with strong main characters and it really shows you that Hollywood is not all glamour
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FatherOf3
adult
adult
Overly Sexualized. Characters have breasts overly exposed and Characters having Sex? On Nick?
Saw an episode where a character lost his virginity and he stepped out of the car to do a celebration dance and then the girl was shown inside the car looking out the window - she was on her hands and knees with her breasts showing far too much.
Constantly pushing breasts up and out of clothing to a ridiculous level - this is not good for teenagers.
Sex, and overly sexualized, etc.
Also there have been repeated sexual references and indecent sexual behavior - what a great show for kids.
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