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Brothers

(Rated TV-14, Comedy, Starring CCH Pounder, Michael Strahan, Daryl Chill Mitchell, Where to watch: Fox, Online)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 16; suggested age 13.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Somewhat salty sitcom mixes sibling rivalry, brotherly love.

Themes in this show include:   family relationships, growing up

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 13–16

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Overall, the series has positive messages about family -- even though the brothers don’t always get along, in the end they care about each other and their parents.

  • Role models:

    Despite all of their arguing, the Trainors are a loving family. Chill doesn’t let the fact that he's in a wheelchair stop him from living a full life.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Michael and Chill constantly argue. Chill's car accident is occasionally discussed.

  • Sex:

    Some strong sexual innuendo, including references to having sex and shaving genitals. At least one reference to pornography.

  • Language:

    Audible language includes fairly frequent use of words like “hell," "crap," ”bitch,” and “ass."

  • Consumerism:

    References to Twitter.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Adult characters are shown drinking alcohol (cocktails, wine, beer).
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Brothers

Parents need to know that although this sitcom about two adult brothers who have to learn to get along after years of sibling rivalry includes plenty of arguing and insults (all played for laughs, of course), overall it has some very positive messages about the importance of family. Expect strong sexual innuendo, lots of salty language (including “hell," “bitch," “ass," “crap," etc.), and some drinking. One of the main characters is in a wheelchair; his accident is occasionally discussed.

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