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All parent reviews for NCIS

Age
12
Average rating based on 22 parent reviews:
  • 41% say violence is an issue
  • 41% say there are positive role models
  • 32% say there are positive messages
  • 32% say sexual content is an issue
  • 27% say language is an issue
Parent of 13 and 16 year old
September 18, 2009
 
I've let my kids watch most episodes of NCIS. I usually preview first if it's a PG14. I'll sometimes restrict it. To be honest, the violence doesn't bother me too much. What I like about this crime drama over so many others, is that the people have integrity and honor. They care. Too often today the bad guys win anyway. Not on NCIS. One character is a very smart goth with a heart of gold. One is an ex-marine who lost his wife and child to a murderer. One is an Israeli working with US navy employees. Other characters are also quirky which makes the show funny. The show has some stereotyping but it seems to promote story lines that actually break those down. Promoting hard work and science is always a good thing. Overall I see the show as positive.

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Adult
November 17, 2010
 
Enjoyable show. Good for adults or teens, not children
I really like this show for me, but would not suggest for young teens. I enjoy the 'action and mystery' elements of the show, as well as the relationships of all the characters and how they interact with each other. Every episode as violence and mild swearing. Dead corpses are props in nearly every episode, which I don't really like because it degrades the human body to being just another piece of evidence, instead of viewing it as a 'life' (which I get that NCIS has to be non-emotional to do their job, but still...) As far as sexual content, there is frequent sexual innuendos between the characters, occasionally you see a character in bed with a partner (not necessarily a graphic scene, just big implications).

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Parent of 5 year old
September 23, 2010
 
loves it!

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Parent of 12 and 17 year old
August 12, 2009
 
As an adult, I really enjoy this show but will change the channel quickly when my children enter the room. Too violent for younger teens.

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Adult
February 2, 2011
 
five stars
violence, language, sexual humer. good show.

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Adult
December 21, 2010
 
I am watching the episode tht shown at 8 a,m, the boss chases after the criminal at the station, he should take care himself before have himself killed.

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Adult
September 19, 2010
 
It is good for all age's
I think it is one of the best show that i have seen on television. I watch it very day even reruns. It is never boring, It is good for the hole family

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Adult
February 25, 2009
 
good
like it

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Adult
April 9, 2008
 
Great Characters -- Horror Film Plot
The characters and actors are above average in this crime investigation program. Unfortunately, I can no long watch them due to the graphic use of violence and horror film plot lines. I usually think I have a strong constitution, but this show is too much for me. Avoid it.

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Parent of 16 year old
April 17, 2009
 
pretty good
i like ncis but there is some violence, sex, and language.

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Adult
January 11, 2009
 
This is simply the best show ever.
This is a crime investigation show but the reason why most people who watch this show is because of the characters and the main theme of the show. I would not recommend this show for children under the age of 12.

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Adult
April 9, 2008
 
its good
hey i watch it and whats up with the age groop i love it

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Parent of 14 year old
July 12, 2010
 
witty funny and a good plot

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Adult
October 25, 2009
 
Prefer my teen doesn't watch but don't get hyper if she does
Extremely well written and with fine acting, this is a good show for the adults in the household.

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Parent of 5, 14, and 17 year old
September 20, 2009
 
Perfect for Pre-teens +
NCIS is a show with action but also humor. It may have some bloody scenes and some gun fights, but it isn't a horrible show.

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Adult
April 9, 2008
 
Good Show
This is a zany, enjoyable crime drama that sticks out among other shows in its genre. NCIS is a spin off of JAG, it is decidedly light fare for its genre, but still remains intelligent. NCIS follows a team of criminal investigators working for the navy. The teams leader is Leroy Jethro Gibbs, a retired marine. Gibbs is a frequently sardonic and temperamental, yet he remains a likeable character, possibly due to his wry wit. The remaining team compliant Gibbs well, making the unit function as a whole. The show is not on the same level as the CSI franchise, or the Law & Order franchise, it falls short in many ways; however, this doesn’t stop it from being any less enjoyable. One should not tune in expecting the same level of maturity as is demonstrated in the CSI or Law & Order franchises. I recommend this show for those 13+, depending maturity.

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Parent of 11 year old
May 12, 2010
 
iffy
iffy aes 10 and under

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Parent
December 17, 2009
 
NCIS
Fantastic show thats very addicting once you get into it. At first I thought I would have hated it because it was just one of those CSI crime shows, but its much better.

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Parent of 13 and 16 year old
November 8, 2009
 
Whole-hearted reccommed for tweens and up.
To be honest, this show is a breath of fresh air in the land of TV crime drams. The plots are refreshing rather than repetetive, and don't depend on the headlines to make a story. The characters however, are what makes it. They're interesting and play off each other wonderfully, and kids are sure to pick out people in their own lives who "fit the mold" of leader or partner. It's not so much stereotyping as it is providing characters whose role is grounded more in a fictional world than trying to be "real". Some parents may be concerned about the sexual content and launguage used in the show, but often times, kids will hear much worse from their friends at school, so it's an oppurtunity to talk to them about why that kind of language or behavior isn't appropriate for them. The show regularly deals with recurring themes of family, loyalty, trust, and teamwork, and each of the characters have good values and morals and believe in their work. There are also "the rules" which is something like an informal moral code the agents follow. NCIS is also a very diverse show. The agency is portrayed as having a African-American director, one of the main characters is devoutly jewish, and another is Italian. The criminals come from different backgrounds and the reasons for their actions rarely fall back to race. Despite the sometimes sexsist attutudes on the show, it goes to lenghts to show that women can be smart, strong, powerful, and respectable people without being sex objects. In the current season, there has been a subplot dealing with one of the characters becoming a US citizen and what the process entails, both officially and emotionally. The respectful and honorable way that NCIS deals with the military and counterterrorism, especially in these times, is also commendable. Becasue of the show's "crime" theme and sometimes inaaproprate content, I'd reccomend this show for children ten years and over, though some episodes are okay for younger children, at parents' discretion.

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Parent
May 20, 2012
 
Highly recommended
This show is amazing, love it! They do show dead bodies which may be too much for some people, but it's usually not too bad. The plot lines are presented in a professional manner, but there are also hints of comedy as well!

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