We watched the dvd series as a family, and any questionable content turned out to be a great gateway for family discussions. Of course, island mystery theories were the biggest topic. While I would not have wanted my 10 year olds watching it on their own, it was fine in a family setting.
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've been watching this show since it came out its first season. Originally, it was because nothing else was on, but now I'm completely hooked. Its a great drama and a great mystery. Some younger children might become scared at times, but I beleive that this show is okay for most children ages 10 and up.
Its a great show with excellent writing and plot.
Yes Lost has gone alittle far on the show with the fighting and killing and all but my 12 yr old daughter and I just LOVE the show we watch it every week.
In my opinion, the best show on television. The plot is complicated and keeps you guessing, the characters are deep and feel real and there are a lot of positive underlying themes. Redemption, faith, sacrifice and seeing what a person is made of in the worst situation possible all play a role although it's hard to discuss without spoiling anything. Start from the beginning. Don't jump in or you will be lost in the references and the plot will be overly confusing.
I love this show...there has never been any better. Its probably because of the mystery and conversation starters that come about. Now, as for my kids, I donnot let them see it alone nor do they watch new episodes with me. Because of the world we live in, I have filter all shows/movies before they can watch...this goes for LOST too.
this show has some cussing (b*tch, h*ll, d*mn, a**. mostly from saywer.) and violence that includes some shootings and graphic images of wounds (both of which are usually bloody or gory.) and some sexual situations are present. jack and sawyer drink beer and jack has drug problems. before charlie died he was a druggie rockstar. i think this show is for a mature 11 or 12.
Perfect for Older Mature Teens, but Not for Tweens!
LOST is AWESOME! I let my daughter see it, and she is fine with it, but she is pretty mature when it comes to violence! There are some scenes that you might want to skip if you are having a family night, but all in all a great TV show! If you are a worried parent when it comes to violence watch it before hand and skip all the gory parts! Our family is addicted to LOST! There are some sex scenes but it is pretty tame! As I said before just fastforward you will hardly miss anything except the death of someone or a relationship that you can just inform your kids of after you have skipped it! :D
I absolutely love this show. Well acted, good story lines, and you can't seem to keep from wondering what happens next. However, the drug use, frequent arugments, and occasionally bloody fights would keep me from allowing my 9 year old to watch it. For those with mature tweens, watching together with open discussion could be for interesting together time.
Huge fave in our home -- for Mom and Dad. Glad it's on after the littles go to bed. Mature and teens with discernment may be able to sort through the mature themes and even discuss the symbology with Mom and Dad.
This is a great, complicated, entertaining, suspenseful show. I wouldn't recommend it for younger kids (10-?) because there are scary parts and several gory parts. There's a slight (and I mean SLIGHT, minimal) spiritualistic sense to the island in the first season, which might also be a minus for families, but it's well worth the risks. You'll love it.
I loved the show but feel the violence is over the top for kids. Every other show has torture scenes...do we think this is ok? All arguments are solved by fists and guns, not a very positive message, and gruesome. My 12-year old is begging me to let her watch-don't know what to do. She can probably sort the values out herself, but the images are just plain gross.