Covert Affairs (USA)
common sense media says
Snappy spy series packs thrills -- and a plucky heroine.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that they won't be seeing constant violence in this action-packed spy series. But when they do, they'll get fast-paced scenes involving guns, blades, and hand-to-hand combat between male and female characters. There's also some sexual innuendo between characters, along with some steamy implied sex, although there isn't any nudity beyond bare backs. Characters also use alcohol to deal with stress, subtly tout products like Christian Louboutin shoes, and occasionally use words like "hell" or "damn."
Positive role models:
Although the main character is a strong female role model who's working to take down dangerous criminals on behalf of the U.S. government, she's forced to lie about her job to a variety of people -- including her family. She also breaks into buildings she's not supposed to be in and conceals information from the FBI, etc.
Violence:
Violence isn't overly bloody, but the action sequences are pretty intense. Both male and female characters experience everything from gun violence to punching, kicking, and choking.
Sex:
Some sexual banter and steamy simulated sex, with bare backs visible. The main character occasionally uses her sexuality to procure information from male targets.
Language:
Words like "damn" and "hell" might be used, but it's infrequent.
Consumerism:
Visible logos include Christian Louboutin shoes, Volkswagen, Starbucks, and TGI Fridays. Characters occasionally tout the products, but it's subtle.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Colleagues sometimes use alcohol to blow off steam, meeting in bars for after-hours social drinking. Other characters have wine with dinner, etc.
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batman 11
kid, 13 years old
kid, 13 years old
i really like this show, i think its a lot like bourne trilogy, which is three of my favorites movies. the show doesent really have any concerns, except the violence.
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TheSuperman765
teen, 16 years old
teen, 16 years old
i rate this title IFFY for ages 13+
The good stuff
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Role models:
Although the main character is a strong female role model who's working to take down dangerous criminals on behalf of the U.S. government, she's forced to lie about her job to a variety of people -- including her family. She also breaks into buildings she's not supposed to be in and conceals information from the FBI, etc.
What to watch out for
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Messages:
An air of suspicion, distrust, and duplicity hangs around most of the characters. There's also a general sense that the world isn't as safe as we'd like to think it is.
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Violence:
Violence isn't overly bloody, but the action sequences are pretty intense. Both male and female characters experience everything from gun violence to punching, kicking, and choking.
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Sex:
Some sexual banter and steamy simulated sex, with bare backs visible. The main character occasionally uses her sexuality to procure information from male targets.
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Language:
Words like "d--n" and "h--l" might be used, but it's infrequent.
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Consumerism:
Visible logos include Christian Louboutin shoes, Volkswagen, Starbucks, and TGI Fridays. Characters occasionally tout the products, but it's subtle.
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Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Colleagues sometimes use alcohol to blow off steam, meeting in bars for after-hours social drinking. Other characters have wine with dinner, etc.
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Bauer Power
teen, 14 years old
teen, 14 years old
Good for tweens
This show is good, but not as good as 24
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teen, 13 years old
teen, 13 years old
Watch IT
Awesome show with action! Not too bloody though!
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sami180
teen, 16 years old
teen, 16 years old
Perfecto
This show is really good. I like how she carries herself in the show.
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Mysterious_bal ...
teen, 17 years old
teen, 17 years old
Awesome!!!! Everyone will love it!
Covert affairs is an awesome show it has everything a good show needs, comedy, action, mystery, and coolness. The show is great and everyone who watches it will love it so there are some intense sences but nothing to bad :) thanks 4 reading :D
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Katie-Kakes
teen, 17 years old
teen, 17 years old
Really great show.
Covert Affairs in obviously just something that started as a filler show, but has, like most filler shows grown into something more. The dynamic between Auggie and Annie is intense but something that makes all of the fans keep coming back for more. There isn't as much violence as some of the shows that are shown around the same time as this but, there are several episodes where people get shot on screen. Annie as a whole is a very good role model for young women and teenagers despite the brief 3 week fling that she had while abroad in sri lanka. Auggie is also a good role model most of the time but there is the issue of the women such as Natasha Petonova and Liza Hern, who he has been in relationships with but have been influenced by the CIA. All in all Covert Affairs in one of the best shows on TV at the moment.
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