• Is it age appropriate?

  About our ratings

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  Not age appropriate for kids under 15, age appropriate for kids over 18; suggested age 16.

• Is it any good?

  3.0

• Common Sense says

  Film-inspired series explores social problems.

Why We Rated This for Ages 16–18

What to watch out for

• Messages:

  Characters are frequently shown engaged in disturbing and often illegal behavior, but it's presented within the context of identifying and exploring social problems. The cast is made up of various races/ethnic backgrounds, but characters are often intolerant of one another.
• Violence:

  Frequent arguments between characters. Lots of guns and knives; people are shown getting shot, and bloody gunshot wounds are visible. Police officers are shown using excessive violence; a police officer is hired to act as a "hit man" for community leaders. Car crashes.
• Sex:

  Strong sexual innuendo and male and female nudity -- including bare breasts, buttocks, and brief images of male genitals. Lots of verbal and visual references to various sexual acts. Male police officers are shown sexually harassing women.
• Language:

  Strong, uncensored language, including frequent use of "f--k." Also contains racial slurs, including the "N" word.
• Consumerism:

  Occasional conversations about wealth/money and how to get it.
• Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

  Visible consumption of alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, and prescription drugs.

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