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New Girl
Common Sense Media says
Heartwarming roommate comedy with innuendo, drinking.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this heartwarming sitcom contains some strong sexual content, including references to stripping, having sex, and infidelity. Cast members are shown partially dressed, in their underwear, and at times, wearing nothing (though private parts are not visible). Drinking (beer, wine, cocktails) and iffy language ("ass," "damn," "douche bag") are frequent.
What's the story?
NEW GIRL stars actress/singer Zooey Deschanel as Jessica Day, a dorky but lovable twentysomething woman looking for a new place to live after she discovers that her live-in boyfriend of seven years is cheating on her. Luckily she meets three single guys -- sensitive Nick Miller (Jake Johnson), obnoxious Schmidt (Max Greenfield), and athletic Winston Bishop (Lamorne Morris) -- who have a fantastic apartment and a room to rent. Adjusting to a female roommate isn't easy for the guys, but helping them get used to her is Ce Ce (Hannah Simone), Jess' best friend, who also happens to be a beautiful model. Together they create a fun and rather dysfunctional family.
Is it any good?
This lighthearted series offers some well-timed witty moments thanks to Deschanel's performance. The group dynamic between the men is funny, too. Some of the more slapstick jokes seem to fall a little flat, but this is part of the show's overall charm.
Thanks to its focus on dating, romance, and sex, New Girl contains lots of mature subject matter. But the show's overall focus on friendship makes it a heartwarming entertainment choice for those old enough to handle it.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about what makes a TV show funny. Is it the writing? The acting? The timing? Are there things that you think TV shows and films portray as being funny, when they really aren't? Why not?
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So Funny! Best new comedy of the Fall!
This show is amazing!!! Zoey's character is just hilarious! I totally recommend you watching this! There are a few sexual references here and there, but what comedy doesn't do that? Other than that, there is some social drinking, and probably the worst of the language is hell or ass. It has good role models. The guys see Zoey as a friend, and when her date stands her up, they comfort her in a hilarious and really sweet way! Can tell they care for her, some characters more than others, but they're still good. I totally recommend this show to anybody, LOVE IT!
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good show clap clap!!!
I thought it was hilarious in a quirky way! I mean, what comedy has 30 sec of lord of the rings quotes? New Girl does! It was funny. It may have SOME sexual references but not very much. Its gone before you notice it so to speak. It is not like seinfeld where they talk about it for 2 min. It is a great comedy to watch with your kids. Your kids will not notice innuendo but parents will and think its funny. The only REAL sexual thing would be the first 2 min where jess comes home wanting to have sex with her boyfriend only to see he has another girl at their apartment. So you can just skip that! The rest was funny.
Also, there was a hilarious mormon joke that made me LAUGH SO HARD( I'm mormon by the way :D)
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A fun show, but it would be better with less content.
I'm a huge fan of Zooey Deschanel, and this show doesn't disappoint. Jess is quirky and confident in herself, yet incredibly naive at times. The show is quite funny, but the sexual references are rarely humorous and only seem to detract from the story line and likeable (though imperfect) characters.
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One of my favorite shows!
This show is super cute and has some great messages, but there ARE a few sexual references that may not be appropriate for younger kids. However, they are always presented in a comical and non-vulgar way. They joke are hysterical and the characters heartwarming and lovable. I love this show and think others will too!
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Great Show!!!! :)
This is a great show!!! It's incredibly adoreable, & a bit cheesey at times, but I don't mind that. And, yes, there are a few "inappropriate" moments, but only things like small cusses. There are a few drinking scenes also, but that's about it. I reccomend this show to anyone looking for a good laugh. :)
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Good comedy, but too innapropriate for kids
No one under 9 would get it at all. It's too innapropriate for kids under 12. And, it sends bad messages about sex to teens. If your child is by a scientific definition a child don't let him/her watch this show. Other than that, weather or not you should let your kid watch it sould be based on their maturity level. The show is funny but understand that every joke revolves around sex. The show with the best plot was one where Jess sees Nick naked and makes a strange laughing noise. Then, Nick can't have sex without thinking about the noise that Jess made. There is a good example to decide weather or not you want your kid watching it. My overall review is that New Girl is a pretty good comedy, but really innapropriate.
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about last night
i am a chistian man who has fallen in love with both the girl from this show but last nights episode was just too mutch talk about sex and love for me as a christian to realy enjoy as i usualy would enjoy this program i can only hope that it was just an off night for the producers and creators of this other wise wonderful sitcom the only good thing is that none of my younger siblinges were with me last night
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Most Episodes OK for Families
Most episodes are good, but still some sexual content. But some episodes like "Naked" or "Bad in Bed" aren't kid friendly (You could probably tell by the name of the episode). Zooey Deshchanel is a very good actress!
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It's Jess!
Who's that girl?. . .it's jess! =) This show is so cute and funny! Some episodes are more appropriate than others but its ok for older teens. Depends on maturity
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round of applause!!!
Haha you will love this show!Some drinking scenes here and there but thats about it.Yes its cheesy at some points but its funny!You will love zooey in this xD
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| Topics: | friendship |
| TV rating: | TV-14 |
| Network: | Fox |
| Cast: | Jake Johnson, Max Greenfield, Zooey Deschanel |
| Genre: | Comedy |
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