even thought she's learning how to deal with the loss of her husband she seems dedicated to do all she can make sick patients better......i think the show is good especially for interns who wants to become nurses except they need to follow rules
HawthoRNe
(Rated TV-14, Drama, Starring Jada Pinkett Smith, Michael Vartan, Suleka Mathew, Where to watch: TNT)
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Common Sense says
Heartfelt but mature drama from a nurse's point of view.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 14–16
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of HawthoRNe was written by Melissa Camacho
Parents need to know that this series about a headstrong nurse who will stop at nothing to help her patients includes some bloody images of patients and salty language like "bitch" and "s--t." There is also some sexual innuendo and some pushing, shoving, and arguing. Teens should be able to handle it, but the inappropriate way that Hawthorne's daughter talks to her doesn't send the best message. Sensitive viewers may also find Hawthorne's struggle to cope with her husband's death hard to watch.
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What’s the Story?
HAWTHORNE stars Jada Pinkett Smith as Christina Hawthorne, a driven nurse who will stop at nothing to help her patients at Richmond Trinity Hospital. She's supported by fellow nurse/best friend Bobbie Jackson (Suleka Mathew) and Ray Stein (David Julian Hirsh), a male nurse who's having a tough time being accepted in the female-dominated profession. Also joining the team is young nurse Candy Sullivan (Christina Moore). While Hawthorne fights for her patients' rights and well being, she struggles with the loss of her husband and raising her rebellious teenage daughter Camille (Hannah Hodson). This becomes especially difficult when working alongside Dr. Tom Wakefield (Michael Vartan), the oncologist who treated her husband.
Is It Any Good?
This character-driven series features all of the drama you'd expect from a medical show, but from the nurses' point of view. It highlights the struggles that nurses face while trying to help their patients and simultaneously dealing with patronizing doctors and an extremely bureaucratic medical system. The humanity behind what nurses do is driven further home by their personal stories -- particularly Hawthorne's struggle to let go of her husband.
While the show has plenty of heart, it's relatively strong content makes it a better fit for older audiences. There are lots bloody images of the sick and wounded and a fair bit of salty language. And some of the exchanges between Hawthorne and her daughter aren't always the most appropriate, either. But for teens and adults who like a good medical drama, this one will be sure to please.
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I rate this title on for age 15 and give it
perfect for 15+
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I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
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- Inappropriate language
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- Good role models
Awesome
Usual medical drama content, like language, partial nudity, ect., but Jada Pinkett Smith is a wonderful actress, making HawthoRNe one of the most powerful dramas of all time.
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I rate this title on for age 15 and give it
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- Good role models
Great show to watch with your tweens and especially teens
The relationship between Christina Hawthorne and her daughter Camille is something teens/tweens can handle. Perhaps they can get a bird's eyeview of what their parent's go through trying to be be there for their kids and hold down their jobs. It can also help parents see what their teens/tweens may be going through and it can help open up lines of communication and deal with issues of trust beween them. I strongly suggest watching as a family to really benefit from the show and discuss it together.
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I rate this title on for age 17 and give it
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perfect for a family to watch
love it
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I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
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- Inappropriate language
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- Good role models
love it
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| 50% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
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