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All parent reviews for Torchwood
Average rating based on 15 parent reviews:
- 67% say sexual content is an issue
- 67% say language is an issue
- 53% say violence is an issue
- 33% say there's too much drinking, drugs, or smoking
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Not for children at all
I'm 19 years old and I haven't seen every episode (I've seen most) but this show is not for kids. When I say it's not for kids, I say that strongly, it really is NOT for ANY children. I found myself disgusted with what I saw in the first two seasons. Now, the third season, the mini series Children of Earth was fantastic and really was toned down so, for that, I think I'd be okay with someone 15 or older seeing it. But it can get disturbing on many levels. The only reason I watched it is because I'm a huge Doctor Who fan. So my review is split. I think the first two seasons should be avoided (there are maybe two or three episodes that aren't too questionable, "Adam" being an example) but if you're interested in a really good sci fi drama, Children of Earth is phenomenal. You may turn your head away when Jack's body pieces itself back together and it does get very disturbing in the end, plot wise, but it's mature. Like I said, don't show this to your kids.
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Keep your childrens eyes on the Doctor
When I read reviews from kids who repeatedly mention that the characters have sex, I'm apt to believe that there is far too much sexual content in this series for children and teens. The violence is also a tad much for them as well. The focus of the fans isn't on the plot or character development as it should be, but on Captain Harkness' sexuality and how many explosions there are. I find that disheartening and it turns me away from the show entirely. Also, the sex scenes are far too intense for young viewers. There are moments of blood spurting from a man's neck as he is being bitten, revived corpses, and foul language.
If you wish to introduce your children to a great sci-fi series, stick to the Doctor. It not only is appropriate for all age types, but it actually gets them interested in history a little. Torchwood is hardly anything like it's predecessor.
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Doctor Who fan or not, you will want to check this show out. It has great plot lines, it's extremely interesting, sexy, and fun. If you're expecting a more action-packed Doctor Who, you may be a bit disappointed. The Doctor may make an appearance or two, because the show is closely tied to Doctor Who, but for a person that isn't a Doctor Who watcher, it can be viewed as a standalone show. However, for Doctor Who fans that are fans of Captain Jack, this will be perfect for you. The sex in the show isn't mild, but not too explicit. Anyway, I wouldn't let my 12 year old watch it. Think of it as a mature PG-13. The main character is bisexual, and homosexual activity and sexual activity towards aliens is treated as normal because of the society they live in (it's the 51st century). The point of the show is to move past prejudices and stereotypes, however, if you still aren't comfortable with it, this is IS NOT for you. The violence can be bloody and a bit disturbing, but nothing worse an PG-13 movie. Also, the language can be a bit bad, using words like f--k and s--t, but if you're okay with that, it's barely noticeable. Just make sure your kids aren't too young to hear it.There's some drinking, but nothing abnormally bad.
Despite it all, Torchwood is a quality show and something that you should definitely watch.
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Good for adults, but not for children or teens
I like the show myself, but I would never let my children watch it.(8,13)
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For Mature Audiences
Being a Doctor Who fan I was naturally interested in this program. Plot-wise it was great -- interesting and entertaining -- but it contains far too much language, sexual content and blood for those under 17. This is not something we will be watching.
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Awesome biting-edge show for adults, but definitely not for kids.
Awesome show, but not for kids. I've seen (sideways-shot) nude sweaty homosexual couples kissing intimately. Frequent gay and straight innuendo and some on-camera action. Couples in relationships cheat on each other with relative impunity. Violence is occasionally heavy, many stories are dark and horrific. The team often acts non-cooperatively and dishonestly with each other. The language is often pretty bad.
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Like the other reviews have said, Torchwood is very, very edgy--there is much more violence, swearing and sex than on most American Sci-Fi shows. I love the show, however, and let my two high-school age children watch it because Torchwood has the characters grappling with decisions and ramifications in very realistic ways. They are rarely given simple options when solving problems but the decisions almost always benefit the greater society in the end. We have had some excellent conversations with our kids about loyalty, integrity, prejudice, morality and redemption after watching Torchwood. I would absolutely recommend this to families with high school age kids who want a great story line, good characters and a lot of thought in their TV viewing.
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Definitely not for children, although there is a "family" version that is aired in the UK.
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Fun for the Whovians... but not for the kiddos.
I have a family that LOVES the latest incarnation of Doctor Who (2005 and beyond) and so my wife and I watched the first episode of Torchwood after the kids went to bed. Watching it AFTER the kids went to bed was a wise decision. Violence, sex and swearing were all in the first episode. It's great for the adult fans of Doctor Who... but keep the little ones away until they are older.
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Brilliant Sci-Fy show with some questionable Material!
As a person who has seen a four seasons I can say that this is a very good Sci-fy show. (Note* It is an ADULT sci-fy show)
Violence: Shooting, the lead character Captain Jack cannot die so he has shoot in the head, stabbed, even blown up but never dies. He just heals. This is a particularly gory show at least for the first Season. The second and third Series was tone down.
Sex: Plenty of Innuendo, flirtation, there is plenty of sexual behavior/situations. The show by nature is very homosexual. Cap. Jack is bisexual and so it seems everyone else on the Torchwood team is too. There are a few sex scenes but no nudity. In Children of Earth Cap. Jacks but is shown but nothing major. A scene in Day One of the first series is about sex ans a sex alien. No Nudity but gets as close to it as they can!
Language: The first Series had a boat load of swearing (F**k, b**ch, bas***d, he**, co*k,) the second series was toned down but a few episodes had the F word and at least one had a mention of the word c**k.
Overall the language is used sparingly not every other word. Very good sci-fy show with plenty of potential
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I personally LOVE the show and I am thirteen years of age. There are many scenes in which I would not allow my child (even at thirteen years, possibly) to watch. Jack Harkness (the leader) is a terrible role model and will "shag anything if it is gorgeous enough." But I mean he is terrible in the most loving manner. There is a large amount of alcohol consumption and smoking, theft, intercourse, et cetera but the plot lines are amazing! The messages this show deals with are very real and very relateable and characters such as Gwen Cooper are designed for audience connection- ie. she asks a lot of questions that we'd want answered. So, in short, I would allow anyone 14+ to watch only because I know they have already been exposed to most of what appears, but it is not a family show. I love it, though and if your child is mature enough, let them watch!
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One of my favorite shows!
Torchwood is definately a decent sci-fi show. It has humor, action, and some very good acting and writing. The only qualms I have is what I've heard of some of the scripts in the later episodes. All in all, a worthy spin-off from Doctor Who!
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Pure Silly Escapism...
...but lots of fun. There really is nothing socially redeeming about this show. It isn't out to make any "statements". What it is, is wonderfully entertaining scifi at it's best.
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