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Dragons' Den

(Rated TV-PG, Reality TV, Starring Doug Richard, Duncan Bannatyne, Peter Jones, Where to watch: BBC America)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 13.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    British reality is fun for business-savvy viewers.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 13 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    The Dragons often judge the competitors on a personal level, uttering comments like "I don't like you" and "You have a certain sort of arrogance." At times it seems they enjoy watching the competitors squirm under pressure. But when it comes to business knowledge and experience, the Dragons' criticisms of the entrepreneurs are harsh but fair. Emotions and tempers run high in tense situations. The cast of Dragons includes one female self-made millionaire.

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.

  • Sex:

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    Infrequent use of expletives like "hell" and "s--t" (unbleeped).

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Dragons' Den

Parents need to know that this British reality series isn't really intended for kids or tweens. Even though there's not much outright age-inappropriate content, the subject matter -- entrepreneurs vying for cash investments -- isn't likely to interest them, and they won't understand the reason behind the contestants' obvious angst or the millionaires' harsh judgments. Expect plenty of tension and some tears shed when the millionaires shatter contestants' dreams, as well as occasional strong language. All of that said, the series may intrigue older viewers who have an interest in business or entrepreneurship.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about what it takes to develop a project from the ground up. After watching this show, do you have a better grasp of what types of inventions or business ideas investors look for?
  • Do you have any ideas of your own? Are you committed to doing the research, planning, and marketing that's involved? How important is it to you to do a job that you're passionate about?
  • How hard is it to regroup after your plans fail? Do you get discouraged easily over criticism? How do people turn negative circumstances into possibilities?
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