Best show ever. Teaches us things about ourselves while having all the action and adventure of movies, but times 100. There's some inappropriate scenes for anyone younger than 10 or 11, but hey, that's life on an Island for 108 days!
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Lost
(Rated TV-14, Drama, Starring Matthew Fox, Evangeline Lilly, Dominic Monaghan, Where to watch: ABC, DVD, Online, Cell phone)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 18; suggested age 14. -
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Common Sense says
Excellent, scary drama for fearless families.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 14–18
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What Parents Need to Know
About Lost
Parents need to know that this complex action/sci-fi drama includes many startling, sometimes violent sequences -- starting with the chilling airplane crash that kicks off the first episode (and is revisited more than once). Other potentially upsetting scenes include injuries, fatalities, kidnappings, and fights. Important characters are threatened and sometimes killed. Characters are shown drinking (particularly in flashback sequences), and one character is a heroin addict. There's kissing and some sexual activity, though nothing too sensitive is shown. Most of the characters have dark secrets in their past, including murder.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about death and disaster, which are prominent themes within the series. The mystery of the island and the embedded clues are a big part of the show, and sharing theories about the happenings on the show can be a fun way for teens and parents to share the viewing experience. Families might also want to talk about the idea of fate, which plays a pivotal role on the show. Do you believe everything happens for a reason?
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- I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
- My highlights are:
BEST TELEVISION SHOW EVER.
- I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Ok... Just to start off, LOST is an incredibly captivating, intriguing show about an airplane that crashes on a mysterious island. A lot of the review focuses on the fact that it has quite a bit of intense gore. Through out the series it gradually dies down, but comes back up again. So, yes, there is violence, and a little bit of inappropriateness, however, what they failed to notice was the LARGE idea on faith, science, and symbolism. None of this is bad, but the understanding of it may be confusing. The fact that the island was occasionally idealized as "hell", and that John Locke, and Jack Shepard disagree on the fact of letting the island define your future. I just hit quite a few points, however, the main point is focused on questioning of faith, and when and when not to lean on the idea for support. The show is amazing, but may be a little much for younger viewers. Plus the story is VERY confusing. following it is like following a maze... good ol' fun...
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
Love LOST! Just beware... it may be too much for ages under 13.
LOst is one of the best series I've ever watched! I hate that it will be ending. With that said- it can be very violent and sometimes a little too on the edge with the sex scenes. So use "common sense" if you have young ones- this show can be intense and probably over their heads anyway. Ages 13 and up will enjoy- sometimes you just may have to screen an episode if you are concerned with the sexual/violent content. The acting is top notched as well as the music, and storyline. COOOOOL show- if you're not LOST- I recommend buying all the previous seasons- and get ready for the finale- season 5 is coming up! No doubt- it will be excellent!
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
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- Good role models
great show for tweens and up
This is my favorite show. I started watching from season 1 last year. I wouldnt recomend it for younger children at all. There are some episodes i would screen if i were a parent, but it is a great thriller that the whole family can enjoy
- I rate this title iffy for age 16 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
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| 100% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
| 100% | of parents say it's too violent |
| 67% | of parents say there's too much drinking, drugs, or smoking |
| 67% | of parents say it has language their kids can't use |
| 33% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
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