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Eastwick

(Rated TV-PG, Drama, Starring Rebecca Romijn, Lindsay Price, Jaime Ray Newman, Where to watch: ABC, Online)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 17; suggested age 14.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Charming dramedy mixes magic, some sexuality.

Themes in this show include:   friendship, gender issues

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 14–17

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Although there's a good bit of iffy/risque behavior, uiltimately the show is about women transforming their lives through their own inherent powers -- albeit magical ones.

  • Role models:

    The show's female role models are strong, independent, and intelligent -- though they do have some weaknesses/judgment lapses. Van Horne has an air of evil, although he occasionally does good deeds.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Medium violence, with slapping, pushing, and people being struck by lighning or attacked by insects. Weapons are sometimes pulled, but with minimal bloodletting. A teen girl is sexually assaulted by her boyfriend, but the encounter is interrupted.

  • Sex:

    Sexual banter (including a conversation about a vibrator) and palpable sexual tension between characters. Some partial nudity, but no sensitive parts shown, only skin (back, legs, cleavage, etc.). Heated kissing.

  • Language:

    "Damn," "hell," and lots of body part references ("boobs," "ass," etc.). "Slut" is used, too (and in one scene, a child repeats it).

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Occasional overindulgence in social settings, typically when the women get together for dinner. Another male character drinks beer throughout the day.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Eastwick

Parents need to know that this a show about modern-day witches that clearly targets women, and it plays on the sexual tension between the witches and their mysterious mentor, Darryl Van Horne. Talk can get steamy (including comical conversations about vibrators), and there's a little bit of partial/suggesed nudity, although no sensitive body parts are shown. You'll also see some violent acts (both magical and non-magical) and hear a little bit of salty talk, although nothing too shocking (think "slut," "ass," etc.).

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how a show like this one fits in with current trends toward fantastical subjects, including vampires, witches, and wizards. What's the appeal of these topics/characters?
  • How does the devilish Van Horne use sex as a tool of power? Do the women also use their sexuality to get what they want?
  • How does the series compare with the 1987 movie that inspired it (or the original John Updike book, for that matter). What liberties does the show take with the original content? Do the changes improve the story? If so, how?
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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 12
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    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    "Magical" Show

    I just started watching episodes of this on Hulu, and it's FANTASTIC. A GREAT fantasy dramedy. Sex scenes aren't so bad, and I think even some kids could watch this (my sister watches a load of adult shows, and she's younger than me).

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    I rate this title on for age 17 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

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