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JONAS
(Rated TV-G, Comedy, Starring Chelsea Staub, Jonas Brothers, Nicole Anderson, Where to watch: Disney Channel, DVD, Online)
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Common Sense says
Brothers star as teen idols in good, clean comedy for kids.
Themes in this show include: family relationships
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 8 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of JONAS was written by Emily Ashby
Parents need to know that this upbeat comedy series -- which will premiere on the Disney Channel in May 2009 -- stars the Jonas Brothers as members of an ultra-popular teen rock band. While the show isn't necessarily based on the guys' real-life selves, their characters do have the same first names, and the "fictional" band's name is Jonas, making publicity for the Jonas Brothers an unavoidable byproduct of the series. That said, there aren't any direct marketing efforts embedded in the show, and the content is as clean and kid-friendly as fans -- and parents -- have come to expect from the trio.
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What’s the Story?
In JONAS, the real-life Jonas Brothers star as Kevin, Joe, and Nick Lucas, the three sibling stars of fictitious rock band Jonas (named after the street they live on ... of course). The down-to-earth brothers do their best to shrug off their teen idol status and keep life as normal as possible, but with throngs of adoring fans everywhere they go, even everyday tasks like taking out the garbage prove challenging. All of this makes for some pretty crazy antics, but fortunately for the guys, their biggest fans are their supportive parents; their younger brother, Frankie; and long-time friend Stella (Chelsea Staub) -- who are all quick to bring them back to reality when they get too big for their britches.
Is It Any Good?
Jonas, Lucas, Midas -- no matter what name the trio uses, the result seems destined to be golden. It speaks to the Jonases' immense likeability that they can star in a show that's so entwined with their real-life selves (they don't even change their names, for heaven's sake) and still not come across as self serving. On the contrary, their charm and chemistry are bound to win over viewers who aren't already on the Jonas bandwagon.
"Fictional" band or no, it's impossible to believe that the show bears no resemblance to the brothers' real life, since their reputation for kid-friendly entertainment is well known, and the show's content is equally worry-free. Sure, it's a bit on the sanitized side, but anything else would be a huge break from character. The series makes light of everything from typical family mishaps (ruining one of Mom's priceless possessions, for example) to the guys' woes over their celebrity status, and each episode underscores the benefits of strong family and friendship ties. Even parents may find themselves engaged by the brothers' easy way with comedy -- and with each other.
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Most Recent Reviews
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I rate this title off for age 2 and give it
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- Negative role models
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I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
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- Inappropriate sexual content
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- Good role models
Perfect for kids 6 and older!
I am a huge Jonas Brothers fan, and I love watching the show as well as listening to thier music. It is a wonderful comedy.
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I rate this title on for age 4 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Cute show
It's a pretty cute show. My 6 year old isn't a big fan of Disney, so she won't watch it, but my 7 year old (Alexis) and 4 year old (Railegh) eat this stuff up! They curl up on the couch on the Disney Channel premiere nights and love watching JONAS! Pretty cute...
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I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
best for around tween age
i think that this is a good comedy series.
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I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Good role models
Perfect for the whole family
Its an awesome show when I watch more and more like Christian and its really fun and smile all the time
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Ratings at a Glance
| 100% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
| 67% | of parents say there are good role models |
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