 | ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids. |
 | OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age. |
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Reno 911!
- Comedy Central
- Genre: Comedy
Common Sense Media says
Whip-smart cop comedy is too hot for kids.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that a majority of the dialogue in this guerrilla-style, tongue-and-cheek parody is improvised by the actors, so, for the most part, anything goes. The motley crew of "cops" who make up the Reno police force also frequently swear and violate the law, and they generally make terrible role models. But there's good news, in a way: Their slip-ups aren't intentional; they're usually just the result of simple stupidity. No role models to be found here, but plenty of comedy.
What's the story?
Filmed using a single-camera technique that mimics the on-the-job immediacy of COPS, improv comedy series RENO 911! follows the antics of the fictional Washoe County Sheriff's Department and the motley crew of officers therein, led by Lt. Jim Dangle (Thomas Lennon), who has a fondness for the shortest of khaki shorts. Rounding out the force are deputies James Garcia (Carlos Alazraqui), Clementine Johnson (Wendi McLendon-Covey), Cheresa Kimball (Mary Birdsong), S. Jones (Cedric Yarbrough), Travis Junior (Ben Garant), Trudy Wiegel (Kerri Kenney-Silver) and Raineesha Williams (Niecy Nash), each of whom have their own idiosyncratic quirks. It's not uncommon for two officers to play a joke on another by slipping a little ether into his gas mask, for example, or for another member of the force to sample the drugs at a crime scene.
Is it any good?
Most parents would like their kids to grow up with a healthy respect for both police officers and the law, and that's the problem with this show when it comes to family viewing. It's bad enough that the officers aren't very good at their jobs; even worse, they frequently go out of their way to goof off -- and sometimes even break the law. It's hilarious stuff for grown-up viewers who prefer their satire droll and dark, but it's not meant for kids.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the ways in which police officers and other law enforcement officials are portrayed in the media. Do reality shows like COPS (which served as the model for this shrewd spoof) make you and your family feel safer or more vulnerable to violent crime? Why do those whose mission is to "serve and protect" us often become the butt of derogatory jokes? And has the popularity of shows like CSI enhanced the image of all cops, or just those who wear smart suits and investigate crime scenes?
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Kid, 12 years old
January 14, 2010
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for wierd als only all ages
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Totally Hilarious
This show is SO FUNNY!!! I can't think of another cop show as humerous as this. Fun for kids 11+,that is.
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OMG this is such a funny show
I love this show. It is really funny. The cops are soo stupid. I recommed this show to 9 year olds because its comic.
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dont let your kids watch it mostly just cuz it stupid
this show is just plain out stupid and innapropiate.
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Kid, 12 years old
May 15, 2010
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e.g. Perfect for 13 and up, but not real and Not Younger Kids or Troublemakers
Inappropriate: 12.7 and under Indenterminate: 12.8-16 Appropriate: 17 and up Suggested: 15
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e.g. Perfect for 13 and up, but not real and Not Younger Kids or Troublemakers
Inappropriate: 12.7 and under Indenterminate: 12.8-16 Appropriate: 17 and up Suggested: 15
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Kid, 11 years old
May 15, 2010
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e.g. Perfect for 13 and up, but not real and Not Younger Kids or Troublemakers
Inappropriate: 12.7 and under Indenterminate: 12.8-16 Appropriate: 17 and up Suggested: 15
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Hilarious
This show is completely hilarious! The criminals they run into, the cops themselves, the scenarios- everything is really funny. But it's not for young kids, as there's a lot of swearing and sexual situations. There's also some violence with shooting guns and stuff and sometimes blood. People 13 and up could probably handle it, though.
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RENO 911! enjoyable fun!
Full of funny situations and events! A great show to watch on your own.
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| TV rating: | TV-14 |
| Network: | Comedy Central |
| Cast: | Cedric Yarbrough, Niecy Nash, Thomas Lennon |
| Genre: | Comedy |
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