Law & Order: Criminal Intent (NBC, USA)
common sense media says
Inside the mind of killers; not for kids.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this crime drama digs deeply into the motives behind violent acts. Younger kids will find the pacing slow but the content very disturbing. From a role model point of view, this isn't an age-appropriate show for kids, since each episode dwells on aberrant behaviors.
Positive role models:
The detectives are generally intelligent, upstanding, and driven to protect the community from criminals. Sometimes detectives express a quiet but emotional desire to pursue justice for crime victims.
Violence:
Post-mortems are often quite grisly, and there are lots of dead bodies. Guns go off frequently.
Sex:
Some crimes are sexually based.
Language:
Of the three Law & Orders, this show has the mildest language.
Consumerism:
Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Occasionally a cigarette is smoked or a drink or drug consumed.
More on Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Review It
Most useful reviews by all members
ThreeDaysGrace ...
teen, 15 years old
teen, 15 years old
"Iffy for 15-18"... WHAT?!
..."Iffy for ages 15-18"... Give me a BREAK. I'd love to know who's reviewing this. It's probably some extremely protective parent who has their kids living in a bubble. This show's amazing, ALL of the Law and Orders are awesome!
Please, seeing the "Iffy for ages 15-18" just makes me furious. Wow... just... just wow.... Maybe they're considering those who can't handle situations like they're discussing. (Which just baffles me.) Fine for 12+.
That review's still making me angry. Please, iffy for 15-18....
Flag as inappropriate
was this review useful?
|
|
superstargal
teen, 15 years old
teen, 15 years old
A Thrilling Interesting Show But May Be Too Scary For Younger Kids
My parents and I watch this show a lot and we love it! It is a thrilling, interesting show and has you guessing who committed the crime too. I find it more intesting than regular Law and Order and more appropriate than SVU. I have to say though that when I was younger (7-8) I was terrified of watching this show. I was afriad that these crimes where going to happen to me (but I was a scardy cat). I think that this show is great for families that have kids 9+ because younger kids might not only get easily scared by the show, but might not get the show.
Flag as inappropriate
was this review useful?
|
|
MONIQUEsomone
adult
adult
I LOVE THIS SHOW
THIS IS THE GREATEST SHOW EVER I LOVE IT ALWAYS AND I DONT HAVE ANY CHILDREN B/C IM ONLY 14 SO WHAT DO U EXPECT I WATCH IT EVERY CHANCE I GET B/C OF ITS AWESOMENESS
Flag as inappropriate
was this review useful?
|
|
96grlpowrCE
teen, 16 years old
teen, 16 years old
A good show, but not for most kids!
I watched this show a lot growing up because my parents were avid Law & Order watchers and, well, they would never let me turn the channel when it came on. I enjoyed the mystery aspect of the show but I remember there were a lot of disturbing images that gave me the creeps. Because not only do you see dead bodies but sometimes they show murders taking place, as I recall. So yeah... little kids shouldn't be seeing this show, because it's very violent and can be quite scary.
Flag as inappropriate
was this review useful?
|
|
soymissk8
adult
adult
Now that it's on USA...
It's getting bolder. Be aware!
Flag as inappropriate
was this review useful?
|
|
Joe B.
adult
adult
Really, Really BAD
My wife & I have been avid fans, but the story line tonight sucks! Please find someone with a little originality to write for the show. Pretty bad when one knows instantly where the idea for the show originates. Time to switch channels & now we khow why this is considered for cancellation or is this a way to help flush a once really good show down the toilet?
Flag as inappropriate
was this review useful?
|
|
An independent voice for families
Advice on the big issues
Already seen it? What do you think?
Great alternatives handpicked by our editors
