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The Sarah Jane Adventures
(Rated NR, Science fiction , Starring Elizabeth Sladen, Yasmin Paige, Thomas Knight, Where to watch: Syfy, DVD)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 7, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8. -
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Common Sense says
Doctor Who spin-off is fun for tweens+.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 8 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About The Sarah Jane Adventures
Parents need to know that this family-targeted Doctor Who spin-off is heavy on aliens trying to take over the Earth, but light on violence and scares (the characters prefer to use wits over weapons, and the effects aren't very sophisticated). There's no iffy sexual content, drinking, or particularly strong language, either, and main character Sarah Jane is a plucky, ingenious single mom who -- in a rarity for TV -- looks and acts her age, speaks honestly about her feelings, and comes across as a very real person. That is, a real person who spends her days tracking down aliens and sending them packing without resorting to violence.
Read our full review by Will Wade
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about aliens. Do you think there's intelligent life somewhere else in the universe? If so, do you think they've ever come to visit Earth? Why do so many TV shows assume that aliens are real, here, more advanced than humans, and bent on taking over the planet? And if an alien creature could look like just about anything, why do so many fictional ones have two legs, two arms, and a head (in other words, a lot like people)? Families can also discuss how this show compares to Doctor Who. Is it more age-appropriate for kids? Why or why not?
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Lives in New HampshireI rate this title on for age 11 and give it- My highlights are:
- Good role models
- I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give it
good but it's a shame they..............
this was a good show! it is a real shame they stopped broadcasting it though.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Great for kids.
It's sad that they put it off air but sometimes it might pop up on SyFy.It was major clean except maybe the Slitheen cuz they look creepy and how the blink,their eyelids come from the side rather then from the top of the eye.There are other creature that are shown but the Kuldak(or however you spell it)basicly look like flies with big heads.There are others but they are barely scary.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Very fun
This is a very fun and worthy spin off from Doctor Who, especially for the younger ones who are too scared of the parent show. Yes, it can be hokey and silly at moments, but in the end it's a lot of fun, and I'm quite excited to see more.
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