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Lobstermen

(Rated TV-14, Reality TV, Starring Keith Chasse, Norbert Stamps, Grant Moore, Where to watch: Discovery Channel)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 11; suggested age 11.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Docuseries is entertaining, if not the freshest catch.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 11 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The series doesn't shy away from showing the difficult realities of off-shore fishing. It also highlights the time-honored traditions that are passed down to new generations of fishermen.

  • Role models:

    They aren't perfect, but the captains and their crew are hardworking people trying to earn a living. All of the featured fishing folk are men.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Crews face rough waters, high gales, and major winter storms while fishing. Some arguments/yelling in difficult situations.

  • Sex:

    The biological differences between male and female lobsters are discussed.

  • Language:

    The fishermen consistently use lots of salty vocab -- like "piss," “hell,” and "ass"; curses like "f--k" and “s--t” are bleeped.

  • Consumerism:

    Some of the captains have wholesale seafood businesses, but their logos, etc. aren't prominently featured.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Occasional cigarette smoking and alcohol consumption (primarily beer).
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Lobstermen

Parents need to know that this series, like The Deadliest Catch and Lobster Wars before it, offers a candid look into the lives of professional New England fishermen. Like its sister shows, it highlights the many real-life challenges associated with off-shore fishing, including real-life danger. Time-honored fishing traditions are also discussed. The sailors use lots of salty language (words like "piss" and "ass" are audible, while curses like "f--k" and “s--t” are bleeped) and are occasionally shown drinking and smoking.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the appeal of off shore fishing t.v. shows. Is it the dangers associated with the job?  The culture that surrounds the profession? Do you think shows like this make the job seem exciting or scary?
  • Why do fisherman still honor old-time fishing lore despite the modernization of the profession? What other careers celebrate their own myths and traditions?
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