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Trust Me

(Rated TV-14, Drama, Starring Monica Potter, Eric McCormack, Tom Cavanagh, Where to watch: TNT)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 15, age appropriate for kids over 18; suggested age 15.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Ad agency series sells lightweight drama; some iffy stuff.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 15–18

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The series focuses on the friendship between Mason and Conner. Mason often wants to take the ethical high road. The show also portrays the high-stress environment of the advertising industry and features some unethical behavior between professional colleagues. The cast is primarily Caucasian; Gordon Benedict is African American.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Job stress often leads to arguments. Some characters throw and break things. Occasional black eyes are visible.

  • Sex:

    Some strong sexual innuendo, including simulated sex acts (but no nudity is shown). Words like "blows," "p---y," and "gang bang" are sometimes used.

  • Language:

    Aduible language includes words like "piss," "bitch," and "a--hole," and "bulls--t." Pictures of rude gestures are also visible.

  • Consumerism:

    The show's producers purposely work real products (Rolling Rock, Dove, Pillsbury, etc.) into the advertising agency's storylines; characters also make references to other real-life brands like Starbucks. Electronics with logos like Apple and RGM are also clearly visible. There are also some nondescript/made up brand logos in the offices.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    The stressed-out advertisers are often shown drinking (wine, beer, mixed drinks) and occasionally smoking.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Trust Me

Parents need to know that this TV drama -- which revolves around the day-to-day pressures faced by people working in the high-stakes world of creative advertising -- includes a fair amount of strong language ("bulls--t," "p---y," etc.) and some strong sexual innuendo (no nudity, but some simulated sex acts). The characters often drink (wine, beer) and occasionally smoke. Brand logos are visible everywhere -- and are purposely worked into storylines by producers. Mature older teens should be able to handle it, but it's not intended for younger viewers.

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  • Families can talk about the role that advertising plays on television. Did you know that television was originally developed to sell things, rather than to provide entertainment? How do commercials impact the way we watch television? Parents: Check out our tips on how to talk to your kids about media advertising and consumerism. Families can also discuss what it takes to work in the advertising field. Why is working in advertising considered a high-pressure job? What kind of background or talent does someone have to have to be successful in that field?
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    I rate this title on for age 14 and give it 3.0

    Very good pilot to what i hope is a very good series

    I liked it, due to the originality of it. The language was a little much, and i didnt even know you could say some of those words on television, but....these guys did.

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