The Pretender (Hallmark Channel, Syndicated)
common sense media says
Multi-layered suspense will engage older tweens.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this action series is packed with heart-pounding suspense. Storylines often deal with topics like murder, abduction, conspiracy theories, and corruption, and sometimes it's hard to tell whether a character's intentions are good or bad. The main character remains steadfast in his efforts to help those around him, despite the fact that he's being tracked by people bent on forcing him back into the exploitation he escaped. The show's violence and subject matter ensure that it isn't for little kids, and its changing nature (each episode introduces a new storyline and cast of supporting characters) makes the subject matter unpredictable -- so parents may want to preview a few episodes before letting tweens tune in.
Violence:
Depending on the subject matter, there's potential for fistfights and confrontations with guns, knives, and other weapons. Characters are occasionally shown dying; photos depict corpses with gunshot wounds. Plot topics touch on murder and suicide.
Sex:
Themes sometimes touch on things like extramarital affairs and illegitimate pregnancies.
Language:
"Hell" and "damn" are used infrequently; in the syndicated version of the show, words like "bastard" and even "panties" (in the context of "don't get your panties in a wad") are bleeped.
Consumerism:
Rarely, products like Cracker Jacks get air time.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
The main female character often smokes, and others sometimes join in.
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