 | ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids. |
 | OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | NOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age. |
Friends with Benefits
Common Sense Media says
Sexually active friends jump into bed -- with each other.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that "friends with benefits" is a loaded term used to describe a friendship involving casual sex with no real romantic connection. And as the title suggests, this sitcom contains frequent sexual content -- from simulated sex to suggestive jokes about swinging -- although most of it is comic in tone and no sensitive body parts are shown. You'll also hear language like "douchebag," "bitch," and "balls," and see regular social drinking.
What's the story?
While taking on the city’s brutal dating scene, five singles remain FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS, which means they’re always there for each other … even in bed. Ben (Ryan Hansen) and Sara (Danneel Ackles) are sleeping together, but both are actively trying to find their perfect match, while Aaron (Zach Cregger), Fitz (Andre Holland), and Riley (Jessica Lucas) are playing the field with their own mix of random hook-ups.
Is it any good?
Friends with Benefits (which isn't to be confused with the big-screen romcom of the same name) took a long time to make it to the airwaves, and whether it remains there seems unlikely. That's not to say it's awful, but it doesn't have enough of the goods to have any real staying power. "Goods" being good characters, good jokes, and good plots.
Its attempt to revamp the successful Friends formula with casual sex right from the get-go (as in, right from the very first scene of the very first episode) certainly sends a clear message as to what the show is all about. But that won't be enough for most viewers, who'll likely want their sex with a little more substance.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the real-life consequences of casual sex -- especially when it happens with a friend. If two people can be friends and enjoy a physical relationship, why wouldn't they want to become a committed couple? Is casual sex any "safer" when it happens with someone you know?
Who's the target audience here? How can you tell? Do you think the show is designed to appeal to both men and women equally?
How realistic are these characters and their romantic problems? Are they relatable?
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well last weekend i thought to my self this looks cute i will try it but lets just say looks can be deciving the 1st thing i saw was a rather loud sex secen howes that for cute
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Wonderful Movie
I think this is the best movie ever for children and teaches them great things.
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| TV rating: | TV-14 |
| Network: | NBC |
| Cast: | Jessica Lucas, Zach Cregger |
| Genre: | Comedy |
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