 | ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids. |
 | OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | NOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age. |
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Common Sense Media says
Inside the mind of killers; not for kids.
Parents say
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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.
What's the story?
LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT is the second spin-off of the popular Law & Order. It features detectives from the NYPD's Major Case Squad. This show is more of a police procedural drama than a courtroom drama: It takes viewers into the minds of the criminals who perform a range of dastardly and often gruesome crimes. Playing the lead detectives are Vincent D'Onofrio (who plays the eerily intelligent Detective Robert Goren) and Kathryn Erbe (who is Goren's partner, Detective Alexandra Eames).
Is it any good?
Criminal Intent is the most cerebral of the Law & Order shows. It purports to take viewers into the minds of the criminals who perform a range of dastardly and often gruesome crimes and, while intriguing for adults, is a pretty iffy choice for younger viewers.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about how the detectives follow the clues. Ask your teens how realistic they think the show is. Parents can also reassure their kids that these crimes aren't likely to occur to them.
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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.
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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
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"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....
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Now that it's on USA...
It's getting bolder. Be aware!
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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.
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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?
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| TV rating: | TV-14 |
| Networks: | NBC, USA |
| Cast: | Courtney B. Vance, Jamey Sheridan, Vincent D'Onofrio |
| Genre: | Drama |
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