I personally watch the show and I have a 12 year old sister that watches it took. I think it is one of the best shows i've seen in a long time.
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Flashpoint
(Rated TV-14, Drama, Starring Amy Jo Johnson, Enrico Colantoni, Hugh Dillon, Where to watch: CBS, DVD)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 18; suggested age 14. -
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Common Sense says
Intense cop show explores effects of violence.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 14–18
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What Parents Need to Know
About Flashpoint
Parents need to know that this drama glamorizes the very dangerous work of an elite police team. The Strategic Response Unit is called in to handle hostage situations, standoffs with armed criminals, and other high-stakes incidents. Their uniforms, gear, weapons, and especially their attitude make them seem like a well-trained military squad, with bluster and bravado to spare. The show doesn't have much time for romance, but there's plenty of action (which can get bloody), and the officers are often forced to respond with deadly force. But the show also takes pains to show the emotional impact of these actions, as the characters deal with the aftermath of giving and carrying out fatal orders.
Read our full review by Will Wade
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about how the media typically portrays the police. Is this show consistent with that? If not, how is it different? What moral dilemmas do cops regularly have to face? When a suspect is threatening innocent bystanders or law enforcement, do the police have the right -- or even the duty -- to kill them? How would it feel to be the person to make that decision or carry out the order? Do the characters' reactions to the situations they face on this show seem realistic to you? Can showing how characters react to their violent duties be an argument against violence?
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This show is just stupid
I was very disapointed in this show.
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