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Sophie
- ABC Family
- Genre: Comedy
Common Sense Media says
Perky star lights up predictable but teen-safe comedy.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this sitcom centers on an unwed -- and recently unattached -- new mom. While the show often glosses over the potential messiness of her life (loose ends are neatly tied up within each episode), most of the content is age appropriate for teens. Expect occasional strong language (mostly "hell" and "ass"), sexual situations (including partial nudity, but nothing too risque), and references to characters' sexuality. And be ready to follow up with a discussion about the real-world repercussions of the issues the show raises.
What's the story?
Deliriously in love and eight months pregnant, talent agent Sophie Parker (Natalie Brown) thinks that life couldn't get much better. But her world comes crashing down when her boyfriend, Rick (Sebatstian Spence), ditches her for her best friend, Melissa (Amy Lalonde), just before their baby is born. Unprepared for single motherhood, Sophie is further devastated to learn that Rick has opened a competing agency and has started luring away her clients one by one. With a quirky support group that includes her manipulative mother, Judith (Mimi Kuzyk), her friend Matt (Jeff Geddis), and her eccentric last client standing, Estelle (Sara Botsford), Sophie must dig deep to put a positive spin on the unexpected course her life has taken.
Is it any good?
There's little that sets SOPHIE apart from TV's crowd of other sitcoms, but it's a lighthearted series that makes it easy to laugh at many everyday woes that working parents may relate to. Sophie's struggles over coping with adversity, relating to family, and rediscovering heself amid life's chaos will resonate with adults who have experienced -- and managed to overcome -- similarly life-altering events. Parker's performance is a bright spot in this otherwise average show, and she lights up the screen with Sophie's sparkling personality and undaunting attitude.
Content-wise, there's nothing here that will be too shocking to teens. Occasional strong language and sexual inferences are fairly tame by primetime standards, but if your teens do tune in, be sure to talk with them about the issues that are raised by the show's plot, including irresponsible sex, balancing family demands with professional goals, and coping with life's unexpected surprises.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about how TV series' portrayal of events compares to real life -- especially when it comes to sitcoms. What aspects of Sophie's life don't seem realistic? How might things be different if what happened to her happened in real life? What other sitcoms have you seen that cast serious events in a humorous light? Families can also dicuss overcoming adversity. Teens: Have you ever faced a life-altering event? How did you deal with it? Who do you turn to for support and guidance when times get tough? How do you offer support to others in need?
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| TV rating: | TV-14 |
| Network: | ABC Family |
| Cast: | Jeff Geddis, Natalie Brown, Sebastian Spence |
| Genre: | Comedy |
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