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    Not age appropriate for kids under 16, age appropriate for kids over 18; suggested age 16.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Inside look at Hollywood isn't for kids.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 16–18

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    An agent cajoles, swears, and lies to get a deal; an up-and-coming Hollywood star's always on the make; young guys prove lecherous, drunk on the drug that is Hollywood.
  • Violence:

    Mostly verbal sparring, with occasional fist fights.
  • Sex:

    Young, single, on-the-prowl guys are on the loose in Hollywood, along with their female counterparts. A girlfriend skinny dips in front of all of the characters, there are one-night stands galore, a character cheats on his girlfriend out of spite, characters make lewd comments about women.
  • Language:

    One word: Explosive. Nearly every curse word under the sun gets full use.
  • Consumerism:

    More materialism than outright commericalism/product placement. Characters go shopping on Rodeo Drive and attend parties that are dripping in swag. Name the hot new product and it's most likely name-dropped here.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Smoking and drinking seem as common as breathing. Characters smoke weed in every episode.

What Parents Need to Know

This review of Entourage was written by S. Jhoanna Robledo

Parents need to know that this is a no-holds-barred look at showbiz life (read: sex, drugs, and rock-and-roll -- or, rather, early calls at the set). Part drama, part comedy, the show doesn't pull any punches. It gleefully dissects the underbelly of fame and fortune, not to mention the pursuit of all that jazz.

Families Can Talk About

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  • Families can talk about their perceptions of what Hollywood is all about and whether they think they're accurate. Is life under the klieg lights as glamorous as it may seem? Or is it just smoke and mirrors and special effects? In many ways, is it just like any other workplace? And how does a superstar "keep it real" in a place built on fakery? Is it possible to stay grounded? How?
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What’s the Story?

Take Ocean's Eleven, move it from Las Vegas to Los Angeles, and infuse it with a dose of East Coast grit and chutzpah and what you have is ENTOURAGE, HBO's fascinating series about four childhood friends touched by fame in glitzy Los Angeles. Vince (Adrian Grenier) is a former New Yorker who makes it big in the movies, or is on the cusp of doing so. When the cameras aren't rolling, he shares the spotlight with his friends from back home: his best friend/manager, Eric (Kevin Connolly); his always-striving sidekick, Turtle (Jerry Ferrara); and his still-hopeful, has-been-actor brother, Drama (Kevin Dillon). Together, the foursome manages to stick together and stay loyal in a town filled with sycophants and ambitious wannabes, aided in part by Vince's protective agent, the trash-talking, super-intense Ari (Jeremy Piven). Though they loathe Ari, they can't help but love him, too, not because he's one of them, but because he's one of the few people they can count on to be nothing but himself. What they see is what they get, for better or worse.

Is It Any Good?

Not since Sex and the City has an ensemble friendship been dissected with such brutal honesty. In fact, much like that other landmark HBO show -- though the background here is the high-octane world of Hollywood rather than the skyscrapers of Manhattan -- what drives the storylines are the relationships among the show's lead characters, which deepen with every episode. When Eric decides to stop being Vince's lackey and jostles for a permanent role as his manager, for example, power dynamics shift. When Drama tries to get a job on his brother's projects, family roles switch. And when the leech-like Turtle decides to get responsible, all hell breaks loose.

Though the language is crass, the "hipster factor" over-emphasized (cue the alterna-soundtrack), and the ripped-from-the-tabloids scenarios sometimes a little over the top (for example, Vince hops from one girlfriend's bed to another without even showering), Entourage is pure viewing pleasure, made even more so by the easy rapport among the actors. Just remember to keep the kids away.

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Minnesota
    I rate this title iffy for age 16 and give it 5.0
    • My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    save it for the adults

    I'm a 50 something chick who totally loves this show. Used to live in SoCal and it is very true to life out there. It's "sex and the city" for guys, lots of swearing, gameplaying and trying to get laid. This one I save for late at night, after my teen is in bed!

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give it 4.0
    • My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Negative role models

    Good show for older teens, but awkward to watch with parents...

    First of all, this is a really good show. It has good story lines,good acting, and it's pretty funny. Personally, it's a better show for someone around my age to be watching, rather than one of those disney channel shows that should only really appeal to 7 year olds. Sure it's a mature show, but will a year and a half when the law says it's okay to watch really make a difference? If you're kid is still watching shows on disney and nickeldeon, then this probably isnt for them, but if not, then this show is good for teens.

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give it 3.0

    i just started watching entourage and it was very interesting, it isn't bad at all to me

  4. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give it 3.0

  5. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title iffy for age 16 and give it 4.0
    • My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Excessive consumerism
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use

    One of my favorite shows! Great acting, hilarious characters, and a fun way to see real places in Los Angeles Very graphic and often crude humor but is still awesome!

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