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Touched by an Angel
- Hallmark Channel, Syndicated
- Genre: Drama
Common Sense Media says
Inspiring drama has strong Christian overtones.
Parents say
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Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this inspirational drama series follows angels (who look human) who bring hope -- via reminders of God's love and mercy -- to people struggling with life's burdens. The heavily spiritual content deals more in moralistic adages than actual Bible quotes, but a non-denominational Christian atmosphere is nonetheless prevalent throughout the show. The ever-changing subject matter can be heavy and emotionally charged, with characters experiencing illness, death, and various family crises. A main character is the heaven-sent Angel of Death (though again, he looks fully human), who escorts those who die to their eternal fate in heaven or hell. Some episodes also feature messengers from the devil who attempt to sabotage the angels' good work.
What's the story?
In the popular, faith-based 1990s drama TOUCHED BY AN ANGEL, messengers from heaven enter people's lives to bring hope during emotionally stressful times and remind individuals of God's love and mercy. Roma Downey stars as the genteel Monica, an angel who, at the show's start, had just been promoted from search and rescue tasks to case work. As such, she's able to pose as a human and seek out people struggling with emotional burdens, quickly befriending them and gently guiding them through life's rough spots, eventually revealing her angelic status and telling them how much they're loved by God. Monica is accompanied by her supervisor, Tess (Della Reese), who interacts less with the human subjects but provides her apprentice (and by association, the viewers) hints about the scope of God's plan. Andrew (John Dye), the Angel of Death, supplements his duties as an escort of the deceased with occasional case work alongside Monica and Tess; in later episodes, Valerie Bertinelli joined the cast as team member named Gloria. The show also welcomed guest stars in nearly every episode, including Bill Cosby (as the Angel of Reconciliation), Angela Lansbury, and a recurring role for Randy Travis.
Is it any good?
This uplifting, inspirational show is steeped in strong moral messages, life lessons, and Christian overtones that include multiple references to "God," "Lord," and the "Father." Some episodes also feature self-proclaimed advocates of the devil, including one (played by Jasmine Guy) who falls from God's grace and tries to sabotage the angels' work on Earth.
If the premise of Touched by an Angel meshes with your religious beliefs and your kids can handle the subject matter, this is a good option for family viewing with tweens. But some sensitive kids may find the show's emotional topics (family illness, death, and divorce) upsetting. It's also likely to instigate lots of questions about the existence of God and the idea of predetermined destiny. So let your instinct -- and spiritual tendencies -- be your guide on this one.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the struggles the characters face in each episode and -- when applicable -- relate them to their own lives. What emotional challenges weighed on the characters? How did they try to cope on their own? How did the angels help them? Kids, when have you had to overcome challenging times? How did a friend or family member help you get through it? Parents can also use this show to discuss spiritualism. What are your family's religious beliefs? How do other religions differ in faith and practice? Do you believe there are angels among us? What other ways have religion and faith been portrayed on TV? How do the media treat religion and faith in general?
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The World Should Thrive on Faith not Anger
I love it with all my heart! It sends VERY good messages, very good. It does not speak out of anger, and instead calmly, and it doesn't critizis people except demons or "IT" which is how it should be. I love this show SO much! It shows forgivness, and showing even through hard times, someone IS there to help you.
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even kids 6 years and under should see it
love it seen it i am 11 years old
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Why are all of the good things in life less popular?
It's sad that not many people comment on here. Maybe they know there is nothing to complain about- and people love complaining.. This is non-only clever, it makes everything make more sense. They put messages into situations were we'll need it. They touch serious topics as well, instead of dancing around it like some other Christian movies/shows. Like, pregnancy, drug addiction, abuse, suicide, homocide, genocide- Holocast, bullying, school shootings/bombings, 9/11, ..etc. Dispite it being a tad slow, if you press yourself to watch it, you'll end up being stuck like a tick until the episode is over. Nothing to complain about, I mean, if you're going to complain about the 'drugs' and some 'violence', then you obviously don't get the entire point.
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Beautifuly Done!
One of the only good series on TV, and its hardly even on anymore! Duh good messages! I love it! Some episodes are tiring, but still very educational, some episodes got you at the edge of your seat. Great acting, and it always gets me crying and smiling. It tells things streight, and has wise decisions. It helps people, unlike the crap they show about 'teen pregencies" Gorgious and marvelous. No reason why you'd deny your children this golden show.
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The Best Show Ever Made
Its sad there's like 1000 comments for South Park, but so little for this show. This show is amazing, it is a well thought out show with a wonderful way to solve problems. It reminds people God is always there. It helps people have faith, and its intertaning. People who dont like it, might just not like it because it points out their mistakes. Believing in God is not a lame thing.
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Still comes on the same channel
Just wanted to state the time has been moved from 12:00 to 8:00.
Still comes on the same Hallmark Channel(62 for me), and still every weekday :)
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Very touching series. I love this show.
I love this series. Touched by an Angel has touched my family that there Hope and Guidance in life. I tape this program as I am working during the day. However, today, I noticed that I Love Lucy replaced Touched by Angel. Please let me know what time this show is scheduled.
Thank You Hallmark for providing us with series of Touched by an Angel.
There should be more series. We are so touched by this series. At times we cry, laugh, pray and know that there is Angel to guide us. Gives us hope.
Again Thanks for this series. Please let me know what time you have scheduled this series.
Awaiting your reply.
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"Dvd's That Will Touch Lives"
Touched By An Angel healed my insecurities and prepared me for married life at the age of 27. Everyone must see this show and own all its dvd's for regular viewing.
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| TV rating: | TV-PG |
| Networks: | Hallmark Channel, Syndicated |
| Cast: | Della Reese, John Dye, Roma Downey |
| Genre: | Drama |
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