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ReGenesis

(Rated TV-14, Drama, Starring Peter Outerbridge, Conrad Pla, Dmitry Chepovetsky, Where to watch: Syndicated, DVD)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 11, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 14.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Thought-provoking science drama asks tough questions.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 14 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The NORBAC researchers are dedicated to finding scientific solutions to issues like environmental destruction, bioterrorism, and public health. Though the basic science is sound, the team's ideas sometimes go a step or two beyond accepted scientific theories, opening the door to some very interesting debates.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Inherently upsetting/violent topics like terrorism are addressed, but little actual violence is shown.

  • Sex:

    Some flirting between characters, and the researchers sometimes discuss issues of human sexuality as part of their investigations.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Some social drinking. One recurring character has a serious drug problem, and several episodes chart his travails.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About ReGenesis

Parents need to know that this thought-provoking Canadian drama about researchers working on scientific solutions to a wide variety of problems (including troubling issues like bioterrorism) is on the tame side, content-wise. It focuses more on science and ethical debate than sex and violence; the basic theories are grounded in reality, but the team's ideas sometimes go beyond accepted fact. Expect some talk of human sexuality (in the context of research rather than romance) and some drinking and drugs.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about scientific ethics. The researchers work at the cutting edge of science, where there's sometimes a gap between what's possible and what's acceptable. Do you think the characters' theories make sense? Do you believe that social problems have biological causes? Is there a "fix" for every issue? How does the science on this show compare to that of other shows, like CSI?
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