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In Harm's Way
- CW
- Genre: Reality TV
Common Sense Media says
Eye-opening series spotlights dangerous jobs.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that because this reality series spotlights people who do dangerous jobs like landmine clearance, wild animal rescue, and war photography, there's lots of real-life drama and peril involved. Much of it is predictably played up for effect -- as well as some emotion, with the featured folks discussing how the danger and stress of their jobs affects them and their families. It's too intense -- and probably a little boring -- for very young viewers, but families with older kids will gain a new respect for these hardworking individuals.
What's the story?
Reality series IN HARM'S WAY chronicles the work of men and women who perform dangerous jobs like bull riding, landmine clearance, and Coast Guard rescues. Each episode centers on a new occupation, with cameras following the subjects both at work and at home to show viewers what their work entails -- and how it affects them both physically and emotionally.
Is it any good?
While there's little to make this series stand out in an increasingly crowded field of similar shows like Ice Road Truckers and Dirty Jobs, it does a good job of spotlighting the courageous work the featured folks do. Viewers will gain insight into the training and devotion it takes to risk your life because of a passion for what you do -- and, in some cases, for the continued safety of others.
By its nature, In Harm's Way doesn't shy away from showing drama and emotion when they exist, and the dangerous jobs mean that you can expect some scenes of injury or catastrophe. In a segment focusing on Coast Guard rescues, for instance, a plane's wreckage is visible while a rescuer reports that there are no survivors. But, that aside, In Harm's Way is a fine choice for families with older kids who are curious about the jobs people do.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about how shows like these increase our awareness of the world around us. Were any of the feature jobs ones that you didn't know about? What did you learn about them and the people who do them? Do any of these jobs interest you? What kind of job would you like to do? How important is it for you to help people in your work? What other occupations exist to help others? What other aspects of a job are important to you?
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| TV rating: | TV-PG |
| Network: | CW |
| Cast: | Hunter Ellis |
| Genre: | Reality TV |
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