This is the first medical show series that I'm starting to get into and I love it. The last episode was so sad that I was literally crying all three river in Pittsburgh. Three rivers is a medical show that isn't mainly based around the doctors but around the obstacles that the patients face and how the doctors react to that. For any of you who are HOUSE fans I highly recommend this to you to start watching on Sunday nights right after The Amazing Race.
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Three Rivers
(Rated TV-PG, Drama, Starring Alex O'Loughlin, Katherine Moennig, Daniel Henney, Where to watch: CBS, Online)
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Common Sense says
Medical drama has strong messages about organ donation.
Themes in this show include: loss
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 13–15
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What Parents Need to Know
About Three Rivers
Parents need to know that this dramatic medical series focuses on organ transplants. The message is decidedly pro-organ donation, but it does explore some of the reasons why people do not donate. Potential donors are shown losing their lives (guns and bloody wounds are sometimes shown). Many of the surgical scenes are extremely graphic (blood, human tissue and organs are clearly visible). Strong words like “ass” and “hell” are audible. It also contains references to illegal drug use. Groups affiliated with organ donation, including the Angel Network, are mentioned. The overall show may be overwhelming to younger and/or more sensitive viewers.
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- Families can talk about how this show compares to other medical dramas. Does the organ donation focus set it apart? Is it as violent/intense as similar shows?
- What are some of the reasons the show offers in support of organ donation? What are some of the arguments against it? Why do some cultures and/or religions ban organ donation?
- Where can people get more information about organ donation?
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- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
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- Good role models
Three rivers at it's best
- I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
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surgery scenes are little bit intense. It includes doctor holding organs while doing surgery. Other than that, it's pretty clean.
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
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Not a Good Show...
That isn't to say that this is an awful show. It is a decent thing to watch to fill up time. However, it is definitely not a show I'm going to follow week-after week. Some of the surgical plotlines can get a bit intense for little kids, but I didn't see any actual objectionable content. There wasn't any graphic gore or violence, no language, and no sex. This is a clean show for the family, but watch it while you can. It won't be on the air that long.
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