Dirty Sexy Money (ABC)
common sense media says
Juicy, scandalous family drama isn't for kids.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that, as the title suggests, this adult-targeted drama involves all sorts of dirty deeds. Affairs abound; one character, a senator, is sleeping with a transsexual, and there are scenes of them lying in bed together (no nudity), along with saucy dialogue (like a play on the word "come," for example). The adult children of a wealthy family exhibit lots of iffy behavior -- for instance, one is a coke addict who likes to gamble (and also smokes and drinks constantly). That said, the main character is honest and has the best intentions, though he's tugged in dodgy directions by the family he works for.
Violence:
Some physical tussling, threats, and angry encounters. A murder mystery is part of the show's narrative. In one scene, a child finds his mother dead of suicide in the bathtub (some blood).
Sex:
Post-sex scenes featuring a man and a transsexual. Some kissing and intimate embraces. Plenty of affairs, plus discussion of virginity, promiscuity, and more.
Language:
Fairly mild profanity like "hell" and "screw."
Consumerism:
Wealth and what money can do, for both good and bad, is big theme of the show.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
One character smokes, drinks, and uses cocaine and other drugs frequently. Other characters drink frequently, sometimes to intoxication.
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Mom of 2 Girls
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I love this show...but it is NOT appropriate for children!!
The acting is great, and the story line is thought-provoking. While most of us cannot begin to imagine having the kind of money the Darlings have to throw around, most parents worry about how to provide material things for their children without spoiling them. There are lots of great plot-twists and I can't wait to see how they all play out. The poor choices made repeatedly by the "adult" children could be fodder for a conversation with your teen about how important it is to learn to make good decisions now...because they'll continue to cause problems for you down the road, but are simply inappropriate for younger viewers.
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zazmopepperz
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teen, 16 years old
lol you should never put sex in a title otherwise everyone will think its for grown-ups .
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