The Guard (ION)
common sense media says
Formulaic rescue drama is milder than most, but still iffy.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this drama about members of the Canadian Coast Guard follows all the standard formulas for high-stakes rescue dramas. There’s plenty of life-or-death action when the characters are on duty, and plenty of personal drama when they are not working. There is some smoking, a few bar scenes, and one female character who likes to blow off steam by getting very drunk and engaging in casual sex. None of this is particularly explicit, and the show is fine for some teens.
Positive role models:
The brave members of Canadian Coast Guard face danger and death every day. Their high-stakes, high-stress job takes its toll on their personal lives, but they still willingly risk their lives to save others. That said, several workers have unhealthy or antisocial ways of dealing with stress that parents would not want teens mimicking.
Violence:
Many intense scenes feature people in life-threatening situations at sea.
Sex:
A few relatively tame sex scenes, but no nudity. One female character tries to manage the stress of her job with drinking and casual sex. One character has a penchant for online sex chats.
Language:
Very mild swearing, including “dammit,” “bitch” and “Jesus” (used as an exclamation).
Consumerism:
A few logos are visible, including Corona beer and MasterCard.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Some characters drink at parties and some people smoke cigarettes. One female character handles her stressful job by getting very drunk and engaging in casual sex.
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