 | 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. |
Lincoln Heights
- ABC Family
- Genre: Drama
Common Sense Media says
Message-heavy drama about life in the 'hood.
Parents say
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Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this drama focuses on a wholesome family with strong positive values living in a dangerous neighborhood. Scenes include drive-by shootings, the aftermath of stabbings, tense stand-offs between police and criminals, and intense arguing between a husband and wife in front of their children. Some discussion of drug dealing and gangs, as well as brief scenes depicting drug users. Some discussion of race relations and social problems. The teenage girl character gets romantically involved with a guy in school. The middle school-aged boy gets bullied, but with his mother's help, finds a clever solution to his predicament.
What's the story?
A working-class family of five gives a different kind of life a try when Los Angeles police officer Eddie Sutton (Russell Hornsby) convinces his wife, Jenn (Nicki Micheaux), to give up their tiny apartment for a chance at home ownership in a more dangerous part of town. Eddie and Jenn, a nurse, initially find their neighbors unwelcoming and the presence of gangs inhospitable. The kids -- high schooler Cassie (Erica Hubbard), athletic middle kid Lizzie (Rhyon Brown), and good-natured Tay (Mishon Ratcliff) -- all struggle in their new school, facing the challenges of making new friends, proving themselves to adults, and escaping bullies. But despite the big and small hurdles the family faces, they all find a way to overcome their initial difficulties. With immense optimism and some twinkles of hope for the future of the neighborhood, the Suttons persevere.
Is it any good?
LINCOLN HEIGHTS tells a simplified but heartfelt tale about living in a gang- and drug-filled neighborhood where drama is everywhere and danger constantly lurks. Both adults and kids will find characters to relate to, especially teens interested in Cassie's possible romance with a handsome, mysterious new kid. But the violence, especially for such an otherwise wholesome show, is intense. In one scene, a teen is gunned down in a drive-by shooting as Eddie and his partner pursue him. Another scene shows a teen lying on the ground bleeding after being stabbed. The message is clear: The neighborhood is dangerous, and it will take the bravery and commitment of people like the Suttons to change things for the better.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about their own neighborhood. What's good about where you live? What's not so good? How could you and your other family members make your neighborhood better? Why are certain neighborhoods considered "better" than others? Do you think the show's take on what a "bad" neighborhood is reflects reality? How do violence, race, and crime interconnect on the show? In real life?
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No More TV like this
Hate It!!!! One more TV program modeling African-American Family carrying whites. Except for Eddie and the Principle, all other African-American characters have no decent community modeling roles. Another TV program where the white people win the prizes and the Black people are killed or jailed or on drugs. We don't need anymore programs like this!!!!!
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I luv this show. but its not on anymore??? Sometimes the stuff has strong opinions though. But overall a Great show!!!
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aWSOME PERFECT FOR AGES 6 AND UP
BEST SHOW EVER I LOVE IT VERY AGE APROPRIAT A GOOD SHOW FOR TWEENS KIDS AND TEENS. i CRIED WHEN JONNY NIGHTENGALE DIED CHEARED WHEN THEY SAID THE SEASON WAS COMING BACK AND LOVE THIS YEARS SEASON FINALY IF YOU WANT YOUR KIDS TO SEE A SHOW WITH A GREAT MESSAGE THIS IS THE SHOW FOR THEM
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Very interesting!
I watch this show alot of my 14 year old son and we both think it's a great show!I feel it's a true portrayal of what real people go thru. I would recommend it to all to watch.
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This show rocks
I love this show, and i cant wait untill the next season. It was sooo sad when Jhonny Nightingale died in that drive by, I cried. Cassie and Charles look so cute together, i hope that they stick together. Any kid from 12-000 can watch this show. I started watching this show when i was 12,but i dont recoomend this for kids who dont know wat their taking about.
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I love this show!!
This show is great! It tells you what's really good in life. Cassie and Charles are soooo cute together! Charles's old girlfriend still thought they were still a couple(they still were.) They kissed 3 times in "Missing" and make out! I loved every minute of it! I knew Eddie's partner wasn't into drugs. All in all, this is one of the best shows on T.V today!
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good show!
this show has some very good topics of discussion. i really hope that Cassie and Charles stick as a couple, cause they make a cute pair. i like how this family sticks together, they get through everything together as a family, always looking out for each other.
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| TV rating: | TV-14 |
| Network: | ABC Family |
| Cast: | Erica Hubbard, Nicki Micheaux, Russell Hornsby |
| Genre: | Drama |
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