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Deadliest Warrior

(Rated TV-14, Reality TV, Starring David Wenham, Geoff Desmoulin, Armand Dorian, Where to watch: Spike)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 14.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Educational, but bloodier than other ancient-warrior shows.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 14 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    The show's overall point is to scientifically and objectively evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of some of history's toughest fighters. It's not out to send messages, per se, but younger viewers certainly could come away feeling that violence has been glorified.

  • Role models:

    The combatants do their job well, and there's a good-natured rivalry between them. Still, they're there to fight, and that's about it.

  • Violence:

    Plenty of action. The show painstakingly evaluates various weapons by testing them on targets and lifelike human dummies. Skulls are smashed, and blood oozes from some pretty nasty gashes. The climax of each episode is a staged fight to the death between the two contenders.

  • Sex:

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    No swearing, but lots of trash-talking.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Deadliest Warrior

Parents need to know that this series about historical tough guys -- which combines history, science, and combat -- is gorier than its History Channel cousins. Modern experts evaluate specialized weapons and fighting techniques by attacking targets and lifelike human dummies. Some of the tests can be somewhat gruesome; fake heads are smashed in, and blood oozes (or gushes) from some pretty nasty looking injuries. Many staged battles show combatants in action, and these simulated fights to the death can be pretty intense.

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  • Are the fights too graphic, or is it realistic? What's the impact of seeing violent images on TV?
  • Which fighter do you think would prevail? Do you think the tests are a good way to evaluate fighting skills?
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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    9001
    I rate this title on for age 15 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate language

    Too bloody for kids.

    This is a cool show, but it's bloody.

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  2. Teen Reviewer Age 13
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    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence

    A little violent

    There is alot of violence, but that is all.

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  3. Parent Reviewer
    seahorse
    I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence

    Educational but gory

    Great show. Educational but a bit violent. Action packed and teaches you about warriors.

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  4. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Drac017
    Lives in Missouri
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 4.0

    A nice scientific veiw of history

    Not a bad show, just a little "gory" here and there

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  5. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    for kids under 9
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    deadleist warririor

    i love it its great not for kids under 8 blood +gore makes it alittle inapropriate but best show ever

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