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 | OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age. |
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Body of Proof
Common Sense Media says
Gutsy heroine with strong values rises above a so-so script.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that although this adult-oriented drama concerns the life of a strong-willed female medical examiner whose work is inextricably tied to dead bodies, there's surprisingly little gore in terms of blood or gruesome injuries. Since cases vary from episode to episode, some episodes might involve crimes of a sexual nature or drug- and alcohol-related accidents. There's also some audible language in the vein of "damn," "pissed," "balls," etc.
What's the story?
When a debilitating car accident compromises her precision on the operating table, top-rated Philadelphia neurosurgeon Dr. Megan Hunt (Dana Delany) loses a patient -- and then her job. She eventually finds work as a city medical examiner, using her vast knowledge of the human body and its systems to discern how victims died and produce a BODY OF PROOF. But while she's solving crimes with her colleagues, she's also trying to repair her own fractured personal relationships.
Is it any good?
Body of Proof isn't the only show about a female medical examiner on television. But unlike, say Rizzoli & Isles -- a Cagney & Lacey-esque buddy drama about a medical examiner who works closely with a homicide cop -- it feels more rooted in realism, thanks in large part to Delany's strong showing in the driver's seat.
That's not to say she's got great material to work with; at times, the dialogue feels overly schmaltzy and somewhat contrived, which takes away from her winning performance. But Delany is still able to rise above it, delivering a smart character we'd like to know better.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the role that violence plays in the show's plot and compare that with the noticeable absence of gory scenes. Are graphic scenes necessary to make fictionalized crimes seem real? Do you miss them here?
Are the obstacles that Dr. Hunt faces as a woman working in a stressful professional environment any different than those a man might face? When it comes to stereotypes, does her character challenge any assumptions about women in her particular line of work -- or even women in general?
How does this show compare to other TV crime dramas? Is Dr. Hunt a believable character? Do you think she's a positive role model?
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i rate this title ON for ages 13+
The good stuff
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Messages:
Positive values -- like honoring life, respecting the dead, integrity, justice, and truth -- are mixed with messages about bending the rules and bucking tradition when necessary.
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Role models:
The main character, a strong female role model, is flawed and has made significant mistakes in the past. But she's also actively making changes to be more emotionally connected to her family and her work.
What to watch out for
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Violence:
The main character's work involves close inspection of dead bodies, but actual blood and gruesome visuals are rare. Crimes can involve sexual violence.
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Sex:
Characters occasionally discuss sex, semen, and birth control as they relate to a specific case.
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Language:
Characters use words like "crap," "d--n," "b--ls," "a-s," and "pissed."
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Consumerism:
Not an issue.
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Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Crimes may involve drinking or drugs (including both illegal substances and prescription medications).
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GREAT!!
I started watching this and I loved it. It was not too violent, although some kids might think it is. I know a 10 year-old-kid and an adult that love this show. The only thing is that even if a ten-year-old liked it, I tried to watch crime shows like this when I was 10, and I was too scared. This although, is for kids that are trying to change their TV shows to something a little less childish, but still like older kid shows, but are not a big fan of violent crime shows.
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A show about detectives has nonstop suspense.
A detective show wouldn't get much viewers if it didn't show their personal lives. Megan Hunt is a mortician who is divorced, and has a daughter. People wouldn't tune in for that long if they only showed her in the morgue. This show is violent. It shows dead bodies and videos of killings. And people swear on the show. And Megan Hunt (the main character) Struggles socially. She gets rude at times and not realize it. If you like suspense, this is good for you.
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| Topics: | great girl role models |
| TV rating: | TV-14 |
| Network: | ABC |
| Cast: | Dana Delany, Jeri Ryan, Nicholas Bishop |
| Genre: | Drama |
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