I do like this show; it's really intriguing and pulls you right in. Probably not best for younger kids; you may want to send them to bed. All in all, well done show and very good.
Life on Mars
(Rated TV-14, Drama, Starring John Simm, Philip Glenister, Liz White, Where to watch: BBC America, DVD)
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Is it age appropriate?
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Not age appropriate for kids under 15, age appropriate for kids over 18; suggested age 15. -
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Common Sense says
High-concept British crime drama; teens and up.
Why We Rated This
for Ages 15–18
What to watch out for
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What Parents Need to Know
About Life on Mars
Parents need to know that the detectives in this British crime procedural often use unorthodox methods to solve their cases, including roughing up suspects and accusing people even if they don't have enough evidence. Their actions fuel some of each episode's more violent, gritty scenes. In addition, the '70s setting opens the door for some decidedly un-PC humor and behavior, including sexism.
Read our full review by Lucy Maher
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the differences between life today and in the '70s. What's changed? What hasn't? Why is behavior that was acceptable then no longer OK today? How do you think you'd cope without the things you take for granted? What advances in technology do we depend on today that weren't available then? Before fingerprinting and computers existed, how did police do their jobs? How can advances in areas like forensic science help ensure that the right person is caught?
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