I think heros is violent and there is a little sexual activity and a tiny bit of language but i think it is a good show and it is interesting and fun to watch. I don't think it is too scary i have seen much scarier it is kinda like a nowadays version of lord of the rings i love it.
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Heroes
(Rated TV-14, Science fiction , Starring Hayden Panettiere, Milo Ventimiglia, Zachary Quinto, Masi Oka, Where to watch: NBC, DVD, Online)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 18; suggested age 14. -
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Common Sense says
Hero-driven drama is "super" for teens and up.
Themes in this show include: family relationships, loss, revenge
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 14–18
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What Parents Need to Know
About Heroes
Parents need to know that, while teens are definitely going to want to watch this comic book-like fantasy drama, it's at the far end of iffy due to its significant graphic violence. A central character who's incapable of getting injured frequently suffers debilitating injuries (burning, falls, mutilation), only to walk away unscathed; there are some disturbingly gory murders (heads cut open, bodies impaled by knives and other sharp objects); and explosive images of potential Armageddon are frequent. The show also has some relatively mild sexual content and language to watch out for, but the violence is the big issue here.
Read our full review by Kari Croop
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the nature of the word "hero" and what it means in everyday life. Do people need to have super-human powers to be heroic? And is being drastically different from everyone else a curse or a blessing?
- Since the ensemble cast includes a diverse mix of sexes, ethnicities, and personality types, families can also discuss cultural bias and sexism. Are male superheroes more powerful than females -- and why do we often assume that they are? Are Americans more heroic than people from other nations -- and why is it such a rarity to see a "foreign" superhero?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Negative role models
only for mature tweens and older
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
I love this show! This is definately my favorite tv show! It is violent though.
- I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Negative role models
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Evidence of a Clear and Obvious Double Standard
This show is incredibly violent. The violence includes a serial killer who cuts of half of his victims heads. A woman who blacks out and wakes up with bodies graphically broken bodies around her with guts and gore exposed, an angsty teenager who can burn the flesh of his victims, people being frozen to death and shattered to bits, electrocutions, and much more. This is a very graphic show. Role models include cheating husbands, heroin addicts, and serial killers, but also good role models like good, honest kind hearted people who really want to save the world. There are several depictions of women in lingerie and sexual situations, but nothing especially violent. There are a few curse words, but nothing that a ten year old wouldn't hear. It's a good show but not for anyone under fourteen. Now, for the double standard part, games like Mass Effect get a "Not for Kids" rating but THIS gets 14+? Ridiculous.
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
good for tweens and above
It may be a little vielont but besides that it is a good show for 12+. i think it is between iffy and on
- I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
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Ratings at a Glance
| 100% | of parents say there are good role models |
| 50% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
| 50% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
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