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Dr. G: Medical Examiner

(Rated TV-PG, Educational, Starring Jan Garavaglia, Where to watch: Discovery Health Channel, DVD)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 18; suggested age 14.
  • Is it any good?

    2.0
  • Common Sense says

    Forensic series is bloody without being violent.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 14–18

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    When causes of death turn out to be vice-related, the dangers of said vices are clearly explained.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    No actual autopsies or body parts are shown on screen -- corpses are portrayed by actors. Occasional stock photos of organs are used for explanations or diagrams. Dr. G usually has real blood all over her apron. Other footage shows blood being rinsed off equipment, etc.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Alcohol and other drugs can be the cause of death in some patients. Neither are presented in any kind of glamorous light.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Dr. G: Medical Examiner

Parents need to know that although no graphic violence or medical procedures are shown on screen during this show about forensic pathology, they're discussed in detail and could prove traumatic for young teens and tweens. The pathologist at the center of the show frequently has real blood on her apron, and there's plenty of footage of blood being rinsed off/away, but all bodies are played by actors. Alcohol and drugs come up as causes of death in some cases.

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  • Families can talk about what makes this show (and others like it) appealing. Are the crimes discussed on shows like this one more or less upsetting than the ones on fictional shows like CSI? Why? What audience do you think the show is trying to attract? Does it succeed?

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  1. I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 5.0
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    I love this show soooooo much. Dr. G has inspired me a lot, and I really look forward to watching this show when it's on TV. Blood is shown, but what's wrong with blood?!?

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