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Key & Peele
- Comedy Central
- Genre: Comedy
Common Sense Media says
Witty sketch comedy series takes on race, stereotypes.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that Key & Peele is a sketch comedy series that satirizes stereotypes about the African-American experience. Violence and sexual innuendo are frequent elements of the comedy sketches, though without much detail. The series alternates between intelligent and sharp commentary on African-American life and broader humor that capitalizes on violence and adult language for laughs.
What's the story?
Starring comedians Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele, KEY & PEELE is a sketch comedy series in which the two comics lampoon stereotypes of African-American culture. From talking "black" to attitudes toward women, the show's satirical viewpoint is both varied and astute.
Is it any good?
Broadly speaking, Key & Peele takes aim at stereotypes of African-American culture, not just those visited upon blacks by other races, but also those that African Americans seem to hold against each other. For instance, one sketch mocks the tendency of black men to speak in a more "black" style when they're with each other. Another plays off the tough attitude that men adopt when they're talking to each other about the women in their lives -- and the inevitable softening that occurs whenever those women are present.
When the show goes too broad, the jokes become generic. But when the satire is sharp and keenly focused, Key & Peele is comedy with real muscle behind it.
Explore, discuss, enjoy
Families can talk about the use of violence as a punchline. Is it easy to laugh at jokes that heavily involve violence?
What points does Key & Peele make about African-American stereotypes? How does this show's humor differ from other sketch comedy shows?
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Teen, 14 years old
February 3, 2012
AGE
Hilarious! But be cautious
This is a hilarious show. But for some kids it may not be appropriate.
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Kid, 11 years old
November 25, 2012
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Awesome MOVIE
Hilarious show and most of it is clean
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| Topics: | friendship |
| TV rating: | TV-14 |
| Network: | Comedy Central |
| Cast: | Jordan Peele, Keegan-Michael Key |
| Genre: | Comedy |
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