My husband, my kids, and I watch this show all the time. We really enjoy seeing the team work together to catch someone. My kids have said many times "I want to grow up and be just like J.J." or "I'm going to work really hard so I can be the boss of a great team like Agent Hotchner." I really like the show and I tihnk it really gives you a good look at some of the darker sides of our reality.
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Criminal Minds
(Rated TV-14, Drama, Starring Thomas Gibson, Mandy Patinkin, Lola Glaudini, Where to watch: CBS, DVD, Online)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 16, age appropriate for kids over 18; suggested age 16. -
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Common Sense says
Brainy, formulaic crime show. Too grim for kids.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 16–18
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What Parents Need to Know
About Criminal Minds
Parents need to know that this crime series contains some very realistic violence, and many characters are frequently dealing with a lot of emotional distress. There aren't a large number of on-screen deaths, but characters have been seen begging for their lives -- which can be equally troubling. Some of the killers are sexual predators.
Read our full review by Elliot Panek
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
"Mom, I want to grow up and be just like Hotch!"
- I rate this title on for age 14 and give it
Crazy awesome show!
I love this show..it has to be one of my favorite shows on tv..i love how real and creepy the show is and all the characters. You really get into it! Go Criminal Minds!
- I rate this title off for age 17 and give it
this is my show!
i am beyond hooked to this show! it is a little too graphic for kids because it pretty much doesn't hold back with crime scenes and descriptions of the murders. but if your an adult who loves reading or watching about killers, murderers, or just enjoys a good mystery show, indule yourself in this show!
- I rate this title iffy for age 17 and give it
Awesome show... Kinda intense.
Okay, can be very intense. I like the whole intellectual nature of it, though. My grandparents think it's going a little too far and dislike some of the recent episodes, But I like that the team really works together and has a kind of family dynamic. The idea that you need each other to get through the tough times.
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