It's my favorite show ever and it is a much watch okay of 13 plus maybe for 10 plus.
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Lost
(Rated TV-14, Drama, Starring Matthew Fox, Evangeline Lilly, Dominic Monaghan, Where to watch: ABC, DVD, Download, 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.
updated 04.03.09
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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Lives in VirginiaI rate this title iffy for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
ok for some tweens and all teens
- Lives in TexasI rate this title iffy for age 15 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
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One of the best shows in TV history
LOST is an incredible show with a unique premise. You actually feel for most of the characters and care about them. Some episodes display uplifting messages which really make you want to be a good person. I recently got into the show and I've been hooked since. While LOST is a truly amazing show, it's not for younger kids. The two-hour pilot episode had very graphic imagery, bad language, and brief drug use. One episode in the first season suggested a semi-incestuous relationship between two half-siblings. Note that the graphic violence on this show is definitely not for easily-frightened children and young teens. For those new to LOST, I recommend starting from the very beginning as the final season premieres on ABC in early 2010. It's not a show where you can just start watching without catching up, like most shows on TV.
- Lives in OhioI rate this title on for age 13 and give it
a must watch show for 13 teens
i love this show so much that if i miss a show than i go nuts !!!!!! i also put me in as a chariter!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- Lives in IndianaI rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it
The best show EVER!
I love this show! Everbody says that it is very vonfusing, but I still love it^_^ I have bee watching this show ever since the first episode(I was nine) and I got hooked right away!I was a pretty mature nine year old, so if your child isn't very mature or has the average maturity of a nine year, they probably shouldnt b watching it.but it is still awesome!
- Lives inI rate this title on for age 15 and give it
ALAS, we may know the mystery of Jacob
No, ABC, this is not exclusive to the "Lost" Jacob mystery 5/13 but, a hell of a good way to season finale' hound us to wait for the next, who RELIGIOUSLY watch this outstandingly written story series, J.J. Abrams and associats remove all doubt they incredibly know their biz, when other story writing sucks to the level of, why was a budget spent on mindless junk some productions. No doubt this will offend those writers/produces, GOOD! HUH, you say? Need Mr. R. Blake be quoted from the 80s warning us on then, Merv Griffin show, what some people think when they have a "pocket book" and conclude they know how to make entertainment. Funny, I hear how many our seniors in Madera County CA alone share, "we can't find anything on t.v." worth watching. "Lost" isn't one of their complaints so far if they know of it. Mr. Abrams, associates, cast and crew, we absolutely love this series, can't get enough, when most other shows don't EVEN come close. This P/T writer has addressed other shows and thank the gods most are doing better than might have happened. Lost, doesn't need any input to better. Keep us reeling for more, thanks
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| 100% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
| 100% | of parents say there's too much drinking, drugs, or smoking |
| 100% | of parents say it has language their kids can't use |
| 100% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
| 100% | of parents say it's too violent |
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