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Manhunters: Fugitive Task Force

(Rated TV-14, Reality TV, Starring Nadia Dajani, Where to watch: A&E)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 15; suggested age 13.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Ride-along with the U.S. Marshals is exciting but tense.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 13–15

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The series follows the exploits of the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force as they track down wanted criminals and provides an interesting look at the inner workings of an elite law enforcement agency.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Some intense moments as the marshals apprehend their quarry. The tension and anxiety are especially palpable in the brief moments before the marshals burst through a door in search of a wanted criminal, as they stand ready with guns drawn, waiting for the command to go. Though there's little actual violence, the scenes show real people facing real danger. Guns are ubiquitous.

  • Sex:

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    Some words are bleeped.

  • Consumerism:

    Some businesses are mentioned by name, such as hotels and rental car companies. Plenty of commercial signage is visible in the background as the marshals hit the streets to track down criminals.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Some mentions of the drug trade, and the marshals sometimes say they want a drink after their shifts.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Manhunters: Fugitive Task Force

Parents need to know that this reality series follows the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force as its members track down wanted criminals. It includes many interesting details about their basic investigative techniques and shows the marshals in action as they apprehend their quarry. Some of these scenes can be quite intense, as the marshals strap on their weapons and body armor and then go after their targets. There's little actual violence, but it's clear that they're facing real danger. Guns are prominent throughout the series, and the marshals also swear (it's mostly bleeped) and discuss the gun trade.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how this series compares to fictional media portrayals of criminals on the run. Do you think TV shows and the movies sometimes make being a fugitive look exciting or glamorous? Why do you think filmmakers and producers choose to do that? Do you think it's ever really like that? Do you think you would be able to escape from the marshals if you had to flee? Where would you go, and what would you do? Do you think you would avoid any of the mistakes made by these real-life fugitives?
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