Danger Coast

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Waterborne rescues are dramatic and real, but not graphic.
greenON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
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may not be right for some kids.
redOFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
not for kidsNOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age.

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that this reality series -- which follows the members of the Miami-Dade County Marine Operations Bureau as they respond to distress calls along the Florida coast -- includes non-stop action as the team responds to incidents ranging from minor boating accidents to life-threatening situations. Though the drama is real, the show avoids showing the most graphic injuries, and there’s no swearing, smoking, sex, though some of the incidents occur due to people using drugs or alcohol while water sporting.

  • Positive messages3
    No matter the situation, even in the most dire cases, it’s human nature to help each other out. Also, the show makes it clear that water sports and intoxication don't mix.
  • Positive role models3
    The rescue workers on this show risk their own lives to protect others, and deserve nothing but praise. In contrast, many of the people they must save end up in life-threatening situations because of their own bad choices, often because of drugs or alcohol.
  • Violence2
    Dangerous accidents are part of the daily routine for the rescue workers on this show, including fires, boating accidents and other life-threatening incidents. There’s plenty of intense, real-life drama, but few graphic images.
  • Sex0
    Not applicable.
  • Language0
    Not applicable.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking1
    Drugs and alcohol often play a role in the accidents in the show, and some of the victims seem to be under the influence.
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What's the story?

The sea is a communal playground in Florida, and the nearly non-stop boat traffic generates a steady stream of fires, collisions, and other dangerous accidents. No wonder they call this show DANGER COAST. It follows the members of the Miami-Dade County Marine Operations Bureau as they put their own lives on the line, every day, to save others.

Is it any good?

 

There’s little new in Danger Coast. Emergency workers are a common subject in TV dramas (see ER, Third Watch, Trauma, et al.) and these kinds of ride-along reality shows have become a television staple (see Cops, DEA, etc.). All this makes it very hard to wring any kind of new drama from the mix of mundane idiocy and true, life-threatening accidents that make up this series.

While the rescuers of the Marine Operations Bureau deserve nothing but praise for their fine work, this show does little to make their efforts into exciting television.

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What families can talk about

  • Families can talk about rescue workers. What kind of person would want a job where hir or her life is in danger all the time? Does this appeal to you?

  • How many of the accidents on this show could be avoided? Why do you think so many dangerous incidents are caused by foolish decisions? Do you think drugs or alcohol play an important role in these accidents?

This review was written by Will Wade
Parent of 4, 8, 11, 12, 18, and 18 year old
April 22, 2010
AGE
5
 
Great show!
Great Show, It teaches kids how the real world is, But not appropriate for 5- due to cursing. Parent Review: AWESOME Shows great scenes.
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Parent
May 24, 2010
AGE
10
 
Danger Coast
Fun show, not bad in any way, and the people who partol the coast work hard and are dedicated to their job.
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Teen, 15 years old
April 12, 2010
AGE
10
 
Suitable
in a way it shows a good example- to save others in need, but it can also replicate danger and violence and stupidity.
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This review was written by Will Wade
TV rating:NR
Network:CMT
Genre:Reality TV
This review was written by Will Wade
 

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