Rockville, CA
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Is it age appropriate?
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Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 18; suggested age 15. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Online soap from Gossip Girl creator has iffy stuff.
Why We Rated This
for Ages 15–18
The good stuff
What to watch out for
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What Parents Need to Know
About Rockville, CA
Parents need to know that because this soapy drama from Gossip Girl/The O.C. creator Josh Schwartz airs online instead of via broadcast TV, it has fewer content restrictions than most primetime shows. Language is strong ("s--t," "f--k," etc.) and uncensored, and there's plenty of drinking, as well as some drug use. There's also some sexual innuendo (including references to being "slutty") and lots of relationship drama. The show, the characters, and the featured bands (which get lots of promotion on the show) all have an extended online presence on sites like MySpace, Facebook, Twitter, and/or YouTube.
Read our full review by Melissa Camacho
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the similarities and differences between online shows and "regular" TV shows. What are some of the things that shows "aired" online can show or do that regular TV shows can't? Is one type of show "better" than the other? Why or why not? Families can also discuss the changes taking place in the music industry. Why must bands now heavily rely on the Internet to promote their music? What are some of the benefits of this kind of promotion? Drawbacks?

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