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Surviving Disaster

(Rated TV-14, Reality TV, Starring Cade Courtley, Where to watch: Spike)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 14.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Navy SEAL demonstrates how to handle dangerous situations.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 14 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The show suggests that the world can be a dangerous place -- so it’s important to be prepared for the worst. It demonstrates that a little training and planning can help people survive terrible disasters.

  • Role models:

    Host Courtley is the picture of calm in the face of catastrophe. He exudes confidence and is an inspiring leader who gives people the strength to survive natural disasters and violent crimes.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    The series features simulated natural disasters and violent crimes, some of which include very realistic hand-to-hand combat sequences, bloody knife attacks, close-ups of serious injuries, and more. It all looks real, which is exactly the point -- it's all part of teaching people how to survive these terrible events.

  • Sex:

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Surviving Disaster

Parents need to know that this series is designed to teach regular people how to survive natural disasters and violent crimes. The extreme situations range from avalanches to bank robberies to airplane hijackings and, while simulated, are very realistic -- including some very intense fighting sequences and graphic shots of grisly injuries. On the plus side, there's little in the way of sex, drinking, or language to worry about, and the host is a model of strong, capable leadership.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about planning and preparation. Are you ready for a disaster? Do you think you could survive any of these situations? Do you think the techniques featured on this show could help you survive?
  • How do the realistic simulations on this show compare to similar disasters in other movies and TV shows?
  • What’s the most dangerous or frightening thing that’s ever happened to you? How did you handle it? Did you learn something here that you could have used then?
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