It may be a little vielont but besides that it is a good show for 12+. i think it is between iffy and on
Heroes
(Rated TV-14, Science fiction , Starring Hayden Panettiere, Milo Ventimiglia, Zachary Quinto, Masi Oka, Where to watch: NBC, DVD, Online)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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Parent & Educator Reviewers Say | Kid Reviewers Say
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
good for tweens and above
Lives in CaliforniaI rate this title off for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:- Inappropriate sexual content
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
- I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give it
Heroes
It's decent but I really would not recommend it to anyone under the age of 15.
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
One word, CAPTIVATING!
Heroes from Season 1 to currently Season 3: Fugitives it has kept fans on the edge of their seat. Unique concepts, intense and interesting storylines, and extremely well done character development. Ranks among the best shows on television of our decade!
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
Pay Close Attention
This show requires your undivided attention. The first time I watched it as somewhat difficult to follow and multi-task. The plot is good and the cliff hanger endings remind me of days gone by. It's great to have something other than Reality TV on prime time.
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
Pure awesome, but definitely not for kids.
Heroes isn't exactly original, playing off many X-men-like scenarios and even including several powers similar to different mutants (Claire's regeneration abilities = Wolvie's regeneration abilities), but what makes it shine better than a comic book reads are the people's stories. Each character's unique perspective on their abilities and how they must change to harness these abilities to save the world from evil (be it Sylar or an exploding man). However, despite it being very good, it's not for little kids. I, as an adult, can barely handle some of the gore, so I would highly recommend parents to watch an episode or two before letting kids young than 13 or 14 attempt to watch it. Otherwise, it's really a very good drama and can't wait to see more of it! =D
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 17 and give it
Great show, but NOT for kids/teens
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
Can't Miss!
Great show for sci-fi/fantasy lovers! Scary characters and comic characters. Especially love the fact you can watch full episodes on www.nbc.com. No need to record them anymore!!
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
One of the best tv shows in the last decade.
In a world filled with "reality shows" and police procedurals, it's nice to have a genuine science fiction series. "Heroes" is incredibly tightly written, considering the amount of characters in the show. Stand out performances include the Japanese teleporter, Hiro, and the telepathic cop, Matt. Other characters could be removed completely without losing anything to the series (especially the stripper, Nikki, whose child custody case is better suited to an episode of Jerry Springer)
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
- I rate this title off for age 17 and give it
- I rate this title off for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
Interesting idea...
I have not seen anything on this show so far that I have not seen on many shows in the same time slot. I feel people shelter their kids to such an extreme level that the kids are shocked when they experience the true world around them. One scene that has been criticized many times is the garbage disposal scene. Let's see... You stick your hands in a running garbage disposal, what do you think will happen? Wouldn't you as a parent watch a show yourself at least for the first episode and see if YOU feel it is appropriate for your kids?
Parent & Educator Reviewers Say | Kid Reviewers Say
- 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 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.
- 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 iffy for age 2 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- I rate this title off for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
don't watch this
very bad show. violent, sexual, very bad maybe for 17 plus
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
Common Sense Isn't right for everyone
Though you may think I'm young I'm eleven and I love this show. Though some parts are iffy it is wonderful. There is some sex, violence, gore, ect but other wise it fine for me beause I am mature
- I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it
wonderful show
I love the show but not appropriate for kids under 12 it has violence and some sexual content that they should not see. but i dont really think it depends on age more on maturity. i started watching it when it started and i was like 10 but it is an awesome show and i love it
- I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it
one of the best shows ever
equalled (is that even a word?) only by 24 and chuck
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
TV Show of the Century!
Seriously, if I was only allowed to watch one TV show a year, no movies or TV or anything else, I'd choose this. Heroes is pretty gory,the main bad-guy Sylar has this wierd habit of cutting the tops of people's heads off and Claire tries to find out more about herself by jumping off buildings (she can't die) but great message, wonderful dialouge, keeps you on the edge of your seat. I wouldn't recommend this to anyone under the age of 12, and only 12 because I tend to hang around pretty mature 12 year olds (I skipped a grade and am in honors classes). Watch with your kids and watch out for few sex scenes, mainly in the first season (Claire gets raped, Niki is a internet stripper-no nudity, and several main characters make out- you can't see anything) but after the first season they keep that area pretty clean.
- I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it
Love it!!
I didn't think it was at all chilling but some people might find it otherwise so if you don't like blood or people getting killed don't watch this. Also the "bad guy" kills people by slicing the top of their heads off and there's some blood. On the other hand, it has a great plot and the director is really good at doing suspense. I completely recommend watching Heroes.
- I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it
Great Show For Teens!
I am 12, and I watch heroes. You may be thinking I am too young, but I am a very mature person for my age and though there is sexual content, violence, etc. I know that I should not be influenced by it in any way. I think it depends on the person and on their maturity, not necessarily the age. Other than that, I recommend Heroes to all that dare to enter the addicting world of Tim Kring (creator of Heroes)
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Heroes Review
Well, let's start off with my opinion of age group... I think this show is good for people over the age of 10, there's a lot of violence and graphic sites. And with Vol.III coming I see a lot of violence and death, my suggestion is watch the episodes before letting your kids watch them. In one episode a guy tried ripping a girls clothes off, and then she woke up naked so watch the shows before your kids do.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
A really engaging show!
I agree with most reviews for this in that violence is an issue - I wouldn't recommend it for kids any younger than 14. However, it's really interesting how main and sub-plots get woven together as the show progresses, and how plot twists can change your perspective of the story. I personally love this show and am really excited for the upcoming set of new episodes!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Perfect show!
First I would like to say that the first episodes have a ruffly high amount of s. content, but that ends in the later episodes(theres still kissing), and the violence is the huge reason this show is tv-14. Examples: criminals trap a hero in a building and sets it on fire (graphic!). Lots of guns, shooting. Some criminals that have (powers) use them to kill in scary ways(I don't think people under my age should see it). Now comes social behavior. Most peolpe are good, helping to save the world. Charecters DO lie but they do reilize there mistakes. For entertainment this show is 2 thumbs up! : )
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
Not for small kids
I wouldn't recommend for younger ages like 12 and under. It can be quite violent such as sword going thru a person and still lives etc....apart form other things. It is a very entertaining show for teens and adults..though. Love the show.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
A must see for mature 12+
This is possibly one of the best shows your teen will ever see. Its very well set up, leaving certain dramatic mysteries, but tying them up eventually unlike Lost. There are mentions of sex and, yeah, kinda violent. But lets face it, there's nothing you kid hasn't already seen. Don't let them miss this great show and don't worry about them getting scarred for life from it either.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
nice!!
I flinched at all the deaths but it has an engaging story line and interesting characters!!
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
Best show on television
I really like Heroes and I haven't noticed any of the guts or bloody scenes that make the strongest of stomaches turn unless I missed that episode (and trust me, I'm not very good at taking this stuff). It is not uncommon to see a bit of blood and in one episode you see the main villian using some sort of physcic ability to saw off a guy's head, but only some blood is shown and the head stays on. The best part of the show is the storyline, which will leave you guessing until the very end. Many plot twists occur and there are many people you aren't sure you can trust. I can't wait for next season, which is soon, and I hope that it will retain the incredible storytelling the first season did.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Can't wait for next season
This is the only TV-14 show that my parents let me watch {with my dad that is} and it is violent and confusing for younger kids but I say it's the best!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Awesome
I recommend this to anyone
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
this show is awesome.......
this is my alltime favorite t.v. show.it has some blood to it but people my age see that in a lot of places.my advice is you got to watch this show!
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
Save the cheerleader Save the world
This is my all time favorite show. Anyone can watch it if they like fantasy scifi type stuff. Not for princess (excluding princess bride lovers they will love it) type kids. Great show with some political views mixed in. My first choice for tv
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
A bit violent but awsome!!!
"Heroes" is a tv show that is a bit violent but not to scary if your over 10 years old but it's also really interesting. You never know whats in the next episode.
