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Charmed

(Rated TV-PG, Drama, Starring Rose McGowan, Alyssa Milano, Holly Marie Combs, Where to watch: WB, DVD)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 16; suggested age 14.

  • Is it any good?

    2.0

  • Common Sense says

    Three witchy women flirt and fight evil; teens OK.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 14–16

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    The sisters often put themselves at risk to protect other people and each other. But given the show's fantasy nature, it's difficult to call them good real-life role models.

  • Violence:

    Frequent battling of demons, many of whom die gruesome deaths. The sisters and their loved ones are often in peril.

  • Sex:

    Female wardrobes emphasize bare skin and cleavage; sexual innuendos.

  • Language:

    Occasional profanity on the level of "bitch."

  • Consumerism:

    The network promotes music featured on the show.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Some potions/spells put people under an influence, as if they've taken a drug.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Charmed

Parents need to know that most of the series' witchcraft and occult-related material is obvious and over-the-top fantasy. But the Wiccan (earth-bound) variety of witchcraft is also shown and hits closer to reality -- Wicca is actually practiced by some in real life. Mature relationships, violence, and characters in peril are common throughout the series.

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    smnp96
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 5.0

    BEST SHOW EVA

    This is a great show. The charmed ones balance there lives, friends and the world of magic. This is a must see show. There is violence but it is not really bad because all you really see is potions then demons blowing up (which disappear strait after). There is not much sexual things just kissing really.

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    mdoubledbg
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Good role models

    great show

    I love this show and I've been watching it since I was ten. Great show with great writing. BTW the reviewers just look for reasons to be upset

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  3. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Color
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 4.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Good role models

    great!

    I love the show!

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  4. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    CUHS
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 17 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Good role models

    Great for everyone who loves Magic

    I love Charmed so much that I want 2 meet the cast

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  5. Adult Reviewer
    misledvampire
    Lives in Kansas
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Love it.

    I'm probably going to get a lot of crap for this, but I let my 4 y.o. watch it. We sit down and watch it together. She'll ask questions and I answer them. I love the show because it shows that a girl can be powerful too, you don't need a man to protect you. I'm wiccan, and the show does take the magic to an extreme, but overall, it does a good job of showing that you can't harm others with magic, and that whatever you do will come back to you. Good show overall.

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