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Sanctuary
(Rated NR, Science fiction , Starring Amanda Tapping, Robin Dunne, Emilie Ullerup, Where to watch: Syfy, DVD)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 9, age appropriate for kids over 11; suggested age 11. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Monsters are real in fun (if unoriginal) series.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 11 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Sanctuary
Parents need to know that this sci-fi show -- which began its life as a popular Web series -- assumes that monsters are very real and that they need to be tracked down and captured. That process often entails a fair bit of suspense and violence (often involving weapons and occasionally deadly), which could unsettle young viewers -- as could the sometimes-creepy monsters themselves. But on the whole, the series is on the tame side for older tweens and up: There's hardly anything in the way of sexual content, salty language, or drinking and drugs.
Read our full review by Will Wade
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about monsters. Many films and TV shows feature various types of supernatural creatures, but this one makes a point of insisting that that they're real. Do other shows make it clearer that the beasts are fictional? Why do you think this series needs to assume that monsters walk among us? Do you believe in monsters? Also, what does this show have in common with other sci-fi shows and movies? How is it different?
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Most Recent Reviews
Lives in New HampshireI rate this title on for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:- Inappropriate sexual content
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- Good role models
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
- My highlights are:
fine for 12+ and mature under
Love it. Cast gives commendable performance in EVER battling the Kabal and keeping their recluse unknown as possible, much as ACTUAL secret societies do.
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
My Favorite Show
My favorite TV show right now. Sanctuary requires some degree of thought that may make younger viewers think it 'boring.' This is a show that is appropriate for all those mature enough to get the premise.
- I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
Amanda tapping with and English Accent!
Kinda dark, and thus spooky, occasional violence, but not too bad. Mild flirting. Stargate: SG-1 fans will want to see Amanda Tapping in her new role as Helen Magnus. Not much like Samantha Carter, though.
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
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Sanctuary: Strange, Wonderful, Predictable
To put it concisely, Sanctuary is a wonderful--if somewhat unoriginal--show with positive messages about challenging the system, having an adjustable world view, and accepting everybody for who they are. The effects and atmosphere were pretty decent for TV, and the camera work was downright excellent. Acting was also top notch, and while somewhat predictable, the actors were mostly very engaging. Yes, there is quite a bit of violence, some of it rather bloody, but none of it was unduly graphic. Still, this is probably best for teens and up.
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| 100% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
| 50% | of parents say there are good role models |
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