When I was in elementary school, I couldn't have cared less about music (aside from a few showtunes, but that was about it...) until this show came out when I was in the fifth grade! I instantly fell in love with the music-- never before had I actually been able to call a singer or band my favourite. And this show was amazing! Yes, it wasn't 100% realistic, and yes, sometimes it could be slightly inappropriate, but it was interesting, funny, and the music was great. I would never miss an episode and always make sure-- come hell or high waters-- that I got the CDs and DVDs the day they came out. It's my favourite band and favourite show of all time for sure, even after four years.
The Naked Brothers Band
(Rated TV-Y7, Comedy, Starring Nat Wolff, Alex Wolff, David Levi, Where to watch: Nickelodeon, DVD, Online)
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Common Sense says
Tween rockumentary series has a bit of edge.
Themes in this show include: dating/crushes, family relationships, friendship, growing up
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 10 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of The Naked Brothers Band was written by Emily Ashby
Parents need to know that this series picks up two years after the The Naked Brothers Band Movie. Because much of the material is inspired by the real-life group of friends who star in it, tweens (especially boys) will find a lot that parallels their own experiences. The show has friendly "pranks" (like rigging a bucket to dump water on a boy's head), short-lived (though heated) verbal arguments, and some adolescent sexy-ish references. On the positive side, each episode showcases the stars' impressive singing and songwriting talents.
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- Families can talk about the characters' relationships. Do any of the relationships within the band resonate with your tweens?
- Are the band members' lifestyles far-fetched? Tweens, how do you feel about fame? Would you like to be famous, or is it not worth it?
- Are the characters good role models? Why or why not?
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What’s the Story?
Billed as a "rockumentary" about the celebrity lifestyle of kid rock 'n' rollers, THE NAKED BROTHERS BAND takes a fantasy look at the behind-the-scenes stuff that fans rarely see from their musical idols. Cameras follow the band members from their hangout to rehearsals to music award shows, capturing their struggles with friendship, loyalty, fame, love, and all the uncertainty of early adolescence. Real-life brothers Nat and Alex Wolff star as themselves, along with longtime friends/onscreen band buddies Thomas Batuello and David Levi. Quassim Middleton (who replaces original group member Joshua Kaye) and Allie DiMeco (who plays Nat's love interest, Rosalina) round out the cast. The show picks up two years after where its parent movie, The Naked Brothers Band Movie, left off. The band members have resolved their differences and reaffirmed that their friendship and shared love of music are more important than fame and fortune. Nat (age 11) and Alex (8) continue to write all of the songs, which are featured in each episode's performances and music videos.
Is It Any Good?
Written and directed by the Wolffs' mom, Polly Draper (thirtysomething), The Naked Brothers Band was inspired by the boys' youthful musical talents, which date from their preschool days. The series keeps it all in the family, with Draper's jazz composer husband, Michael Wolff (The Arsenio Hall Show), co-starring as Nat and Alex's musically inept (onscreen, that is) dad. And Draper's niece, Jesse, lends her talents as the Wolff boys' flighty-but-devoted babysitter.
All in all, the series fares far better than the parent movie did. A little maturity has gone a long way for the young stars, who now tend to steer clear of divisive subject matter and stick to topics that their tween audience will relate to -- like the awkwardness of a budding romance between Nat and Rosalina and the occasional playful prank among the guys (vapor rub instead of hair gel -- ouch!).
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I rate this title on for age 9 and give it
I owe my love of music to this show!
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I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
i hate it
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I rate this title off for age 8 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Excessive consumerism
- Negative role models
STUPID, STUPID, STUPID!
This is the worst show EVER! IT IS HORRIBLE! I feel like I want to stab myself with a spork when I hear their music. My point is, AVOID IT AT ALL COST!
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I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
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- Inappropriate language
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- Good role models
I LOVE IT
I LOVE THE NBB, I DON'T SEE IT ANY MORE BUT I LOVE THE SHOW AND I LOVE EVERY BODY IN IT. ROSALINA
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I rate this title off for age 8 and give it
Dont let you Tweens watch this show.
Parents need to know that this series potrays a little boy(7-8) and a tween boy(11-12) having sexual relations with girls.A 14 yr.old girl has an intimate relationship with a 25yr.old britash man.Tweens do have intrest in the other sex sometimes but this is rediculouse.
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