Eastbound & Down (HBO)
common sense media says
Washed-up jock is no role model in lackluster adult comedy.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this pay cable comedy's main character is a profane, misogynistic former baseball player who's squandered his money and his talent. Angry and bitter about the direction his life has taken, he tries to soothe his pain with beer and drugs but secretly cries himself to sleep. Expect nonstop swearing (including "f--k" and worse), drinking, and drugs, as well as some nudity and frequent graphic descriptions of sex.
Violence:
Some intense arguments.
Sex:
Some nudity, including topless women, as well as plenty of graphic discussion about sex.
Language:
Extremely profane. The main characters seem unable to construct a sentence without swearing, including "f--k," "s--t," "p---y," and other choice words. Kenny also often swears at, or in front of, children.
Consumerism:
Some name brands are visible, especially on beer cans. Kenny seems to particularly enjoy Miller High Life.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Kenny is often shown drinking beer, sometimes while driving, and he sometimes gets staggering drunk. He also likes cocaine and is shown using it.
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BenjyBoy10
kid, 11 years old
kid, 11 years old
What if...
...you couldn't say a sentence without swearing? You get Kenny Powers. From the words of Link: Well, excuuuuse me, dumbo cusser!
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TCC14
teen, 16 years old
teen, 16 years old
A great show.
Now Will Wade is not the critic of the bunch. My dad,me, and his friend both watch this show and understand the humor. The story,Kenny Powers, an ex-pitcher goes back to his hometown and moves in with his brother and his wife and also their three childern. Kenny gets a new job as a subsitute teacher for gym class but later becomes the new teacher for gym. Kenny meets again with his old flame from high school and is trying rekindle her love for him even though she is engaged to the school's principal. Kenny has the idea to get back to the top and defeat his old foe from his past of baseball. Eastbown and Down has bad language and there is drug use. Now Will Wade Kenny Powers is not meant to be looked as a role model.....at all. Will if you think that a character like Kenny Powers is looked up as a role model to childern.....THINK. There is a postive message to this show that message is keep trying.
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