Law & Order (NBC)
common sense media says
Dead bodies + courtroom drama = mature teens only.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that the Law & Order franchise isn't designed for kids. The first half of each hour-long episode focuses on a violent crime, and the second half centers on the ensuing courtroom drama -- which may bore more action-oriented viewers.
Positive role models:
The cops are usually good guys, the perps are generally bad guys, and the court and juries can go either way. The officers, lawyers, judges, and the alleged criminals are from all walks of life.
Violence:
Plenty of shooting, guns, blood, and bodies, though not as graphic as on forensic shows like CSI.
Sex:
No sex is shown, but sometimes the crimes involve sexual acts.
Language:
A few spicy words, but otherwise tamish.
Consumerism:
Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Occasionally a perp will smoke or do drugs.
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notaloser123
teen, 16 years old
teen, 16 years old
It's okay for older teens, some mature tweens
It is a great show!!! If you like Csi, cold case, criminal minds, then you would like this. Although, Svu is innapropriate
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Bub Bidderskins
teen, 16 years old
teen, 16 years old
Good Show, Kids Won't Get It
Law and Order has a special place in my heart as being the "other" show on NBC. If it's prime time and you don't know what's coming on, guess Law and Order (or one of its affiliates). You'll be right 2/3 times. That asside, it's actually a pretty good show. The plot is always crazy, and you have to pay attention or you'll lose it. Becase of this, I wouldn't reccommend it to anyone under 12, just because they wouldn't be able to understand it.
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animalloverkt
adult
adult
Ok... let me explain my ratings
OK... it was better with Jerry Orbach as Detective Briscoe, but whatever. It's a fabulous show with good plots and climaxes, but lots of blood with the bodies, lots of guns, and sometimes the cops get rough with a suspect. And also, there is an underlying sexual act. (Nothing explicit, though.) The premise is good; people do bad things and they get punished. (Not always, though.)
Good for older kids; younger kids may not understand the plot or the blood for effect.
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LuvMusicAndPie : )
kid, 11 years old
kid, 11 years old
Awesome show!!!! (with some educational value)
Law and Order is a really great show. I watch it with my mom, and I find it to be awesome!!! It teaches you about how law basically works, so if you want to be a lawyer, it's perfect for you!
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Peenut2k7
kid, 10 years old
kid, 10 years old
Extreme dissaproval of this show
Consumerisim is there because my grandparents watch it A. LOT. Other than that, this show is crass. Really crass.
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