• Is it age appropriate?

  About our ratings

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  Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 15; suggested age 13.

• Is it any good?

  3.0

• Common Sense says

  Aspiring R&B star siblings balance family and fame.

Why We Rated This for Ages 13–15

The good stuff

• Messages:

  The show focuses on the Harrell brothers' singing career and their family's dynamics, including their challenges in communicating effectively with one another. While they argue frequently, there's no denying that they're close and that they value their family relationships.
• Role models:

  The brothers are very close to each other. Uncle Drano is both manager and father figure to the brothers and attempts to teach them responsibility and other important values. The whole group struggles with their relationship with the boys' biological father.

What to watch out for

• Violence:

  Old wounds and disagreements between family members sometimes lead to yelling, screaming, pushing, shoving, scratching, and punching; but the combatants are usually separated by other family members before anyone really gets hurt.
• Sex:

  Some mild sexual innuendo, including brief mentions of "fornicating." One brother's virginity becomes a topic of humorous discussion among his siblings.
• Language:

  Audible language includes words like "damn." Stronger words, like "f--k" and "s--t," are bleeped out. The "N" word is used frequently as part of the guys' vernacular (not as an insult).
• Consumerism:

  The series is a promotional vehicle for the group. Frequent references to R&B artists like Keyshia Cole when working with industry professionals.
• Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

  Uncle Drano's rules for the group include no drinking, but the guys are occasionally shown drinking champagne and wine. Tony's consistent drinking becomes a source of tension.

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