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Hung

(Rated TV-MA, Comedy, Starring Anne Heche, Thomas Jane, Jane Adams, Where to watch: HBO)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 17, age appropriate for kids over 18; suggested age 17.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Sex-centric dramedy about unlikely gigolo isn't for kids.

Themes in this show include:   dating/crushes, family relationships, gender issues, honesty, materialism

Why We Rated This not for kids

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    A down-and-out schoolteacher, desperate for money, becomes a gigolo. He lies about his new profession to his family and doesn’t seem too thrilled about it himself.
  • Role models:

    Ray turns to prostitution as a last resort, largely to support himself and his family. It’s not a great choice and he knows it, but he’s willing to do whatever it takes for the people he cares about.
  • Violence:

    No fighting, but some very heated arguments.
  • Sex:

    The entire series focuses on a regular guy’s transition to a gigolo, so there are lots of references to sex and several sex scenes, including nudity. And, actually, Ray isn't totally average: The show's premise revolves around the fact that he has a very large penis, which he and his female pimp frequently discuss as his main selling point (accompanied by innuendoes and then some).
  • Language:

    Plenty of uncensored swearing, including “s--t,” “f--k,” “ass,” and “c--k” as well as lots of references to sex and Ray’s “big dick.”
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Social drinking at parties, and some recreational drug use. Ray often has a drink at home in the evenings.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Hung

Parents need to know that the title of this adult-themed dramedy (and many of its racy jokes) references the fact that main character Ray -- a "regular guy" who's drawn into the sex trade as a gigolo -- has a particularly big ... asset in his new sideline: a very large penis. The show is more talk than action from that perspective -- although there's still a good bit of both male and female nudity -- and the series' focus is really on Ray’s serious financial woes and his relationships with his friends and family. Still, in addition to the explicit sexual content, expect plenty of uncensored swearing, as well as some drinking and casual drug use.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the sex trade. Why does Ray become a male prostitute? Can you sympathize with his choice? Does the series make prostitution seem different for men than for women? How does this series compare to others that focus on men and women who sell their bodies?
  • Families can also discuss sex stereotypes. How does the show play into existing stereotypes? Does it dispel any of them?

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  1. Parent Reviewer
    I rate this title off for age 15 and give it 2.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Negative message

    Beware of Hung Classification @ Direct TV

    The show is good for adult entertaiment but definitely not suitable for kids. Parents be aware that at least in my Direct TV box, the show is classified as TV-G while HBO classifies as TV-MA. If you have Parental Control only by classification, the show will go on. Careful!!

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in South Carolina
    I rate this title off for age 15 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    this show is one of the best of the summer

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title iffy for age 3 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message

    I love it

    I love it!

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