Back to 15
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Back to 15
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The parents' guide to what's in this TV show.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Back to 15 is a Brazilian show (available with English subtitles and dubbed into English). Lighthearted comedy touches on themes revolving around friendship, queer identity, life goals, and doing the right thing in relationships. There are instances of underage drinking where kids get into fights after getting drunk at a party. Teens kiss, in one case implying that they are going to have sex by brandishing a condom package.
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What's the Story?
Based on a book by Brazilian author Bruna Viera, BACK TO 15 is set primarily in the town of Imperatriz, Brazil, where Anita is attending her sister's wedding. She's 30, not married, about to be evicted, and feels like a black sheep. Things go sideways at the wedding, and Anita finds herself sitting at her computer in her childhood bedroom. When she finds the password to her old photo blog account and enters it into the site, things get really weird, and she's transported through time to the first days of high school. Can she learn to control her impulses? Or are her impulses the keys to a better future?
Is It Any Good?
Adorable, catchy, this Brazilian series delves into teen drama while addressing larger issues like loyalty, queer identity, life goals, and fate. Back to 15 travels through time with the light touch of a teen's imagination. People who have passed away are alive again, and adored.
The protagonist, Anita (Maisa Silva), is refreshingly goofy and optimistic, and her friends (especially the male protagonists) are interesting and engaging. A nice antidote to some of the darker fare out there, parents and teens can binge on the upbeat fun of this one together. It might even inspire a trip somewhere dreamy.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about perseverance in Back to 15. Anita goes back and forth in time, and sees the results of her actions. How does perseverance make her future a brighter one?
Kids drink at parties, even though they are underage. Here are some tips to help you navigate how alcohol is portrayed in media.
Cesar is a queer teen in a town where being queer is not mainstream. How do his friends and family support his path? How can you be an ally to someone like Ce?
TV Details
- Premiere date: February 25, 2022
- Cast: Klara Castanho
- Network: Netflix
- Genre: Drama
- Character Strengths: Compassion, Courage, Curiosity, Humility, Perseverance
- TV rating: TV-14
- Last updated: March 7, 2022
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