Flight of the Conchords was humor beyond humor. Bret and Jemaine's individual personalities ricochet beautifully off each other, making it a hilarious television program. While it may not be appropriate for kids my age, (eh, my parents let it slide,) I think that if you watch it with your preteen and explain the subtle humor, it might even turn into a family comedy! I think this is a must-see for anyone over 13.
Okay. I'm just going to start off by saying...this is the best show on television. The funniest thing I've ever seen. But it might not be appropriate.
Everything is a moderate offense, except for maybe language. Words like S**t, D**k, and A*s are used in moderation, with even an occasional F-Bomb. Since Flight of the Conchords is on HBO, there are no bleeps, so you hear the words.
The swearing, although offensive, is used in moderation. The two main characters never use swear words, instead they use substitutes. For example, Bret says "Flip" when he's mad, a song starts off with Jemaine saying "I'm the motherflippin'...", and one song is called "Mother Uckers" with the repeated lyrics "Too many mother uckers ucking with my shi".
First off, the show is pure comedic genius. The awkward silences and witty dialogues perfectly compliment the cute, catchy songs. However, while I enjoy watching this show with my friends, I doubt I would be very comfortable with my mom. There are some episodes that I would show her, but most of them I would avoid watching with her. There are too many uncomfortable sexual references, even if they are used in a humorous light.