John from Cincinnati (HBO)
common sense media says
Mystical HBO surfing drama is awash in profanity.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this pay-cable drama from the creator of Deadwood is filled with an almost-nonstop stream of profanity (particularly "f--k"). One main character is a mean, unapologetic junkie, and some scenes include brief glimpses of his drug paraphernalia, as well as lots of talk about getting high. Other scenes include open talk of sex and some post-coital moments, as well as euphemistic references to masturbation. In one scene, a gay character tearfully (if vaguely) recalls an incident of sexual abuse and a subsequent suicidal gesture. This character is later referred to as a "fruit" by another main character. There's some violence, but nothing on the level of other HBO dramas like The Sopranos.
Violence:
Lots of angry verbal encounters, some fistfights, references to sexual abuse. In one scene, a man puts a gun into his mouth to kill himself, though he doesn't follow through.
Sex:
Mention of sex and euphemistic references to masturbation. At least one post-coital scene with a married couple in bed together, presumably naked.
Language:
Nonstop uncensored, extreme profanity. "F--k" is almost every other word in some scenes and is frequently joined by "s--t" and "ass." Some derogatory terms are also used (like "fruit" to refer to gay man).
Consumerism:
Occasional product placement for Blackberry and other brands like Aramark.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
One character is a heroin addict, and characters discuss his addiction frequently. Some drug paraphernalia appears, though no scenes of shooting up. Talk of smoking pot and drinking.
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mkleess
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What was HBO thinking?
This is possibly one of the worst shows
I have ever seen on TV. And it was on
HBO...I would have expected more. It always makes me wonder about writers who
put the "F" word into almost every sentence. Terrible acting; terrible
plot. ICK!
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