 | ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids. |
 | OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | NOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age. |
Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns
Common Sense Media says
Not too much iffy stuff, but not aimed at kids, either.
Parents say
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Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this sitcom includes some racial humor exchanged mostly among characters of color -- but it's meant to be lighthearted, not hurtful or offensive. Most of the show's comedy is driven by its quirky characters, so tweens may not grasp the cultural background necessary to appreciate the humor. Between that and the fairly frequent references to sexuality (not much is shown, though), the show is obviously meant more for adults -- but there's not too much here that's inappropriate for older tweens.
What's the story?
In MEET THE BROWNS, David Mann revives one of Tyler Perry's most popular characters -- flamboyant church deacon Leroy Brown -- who's living out his dream as proprietor of an up-and-coming retirement facility in the dilapidated home he inherited from his father. The motley crew of Brown Meadows residents keeps Mr. Brown hopping, but he's fortunate to have a handful of family members and handy fix-it guy Jesus (Antonio Jaramillo) to help him keep the place in running order. That's good news, because between the bustling fraternity house next door and the pristine rival retirement center down the street, there's no shortage of chaos interrupting the serenity of the Brown residence.
Is it any good?
Meet the Browns does a very good job with character-based comedy, tossing together an array of personalities and feeding off their wacky interactions. Mann is surprisingly believable as the overzealous, God-fearing, high-pitched Mr. Brown, and the rest of the quirky characters are likewise lovably flawed. There's little meaningful substance to the sitcom, but fans won't mind that once they've gotten acquainted with the cast.
That said, this isn't a show for young kids, as conversations often include sexual references (one elderly character is a raging nymphomaniac who flirts with every man in the vicinity), and there's occasional strong language (mostly "hell"). There's also a fair amount of stereotyping and racial humor, though it's all lighthearted. Tweens probably won't be too into the character humor, but teens and adults will get some chuckles from the zany cast.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about how race is typically dealt with in the media. What do you think of the racially based humor in this series? Would you feel differently if the cast were predominantly white? Do minority entertainers have more leeway in how they joke about race? Why or why not? Do you think there's a racial bias in the news or print media? Can you think of examples?
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LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!! MR. BROWN IS VERY FUNNY!!!!!!!!!
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MEET THE BROWNS SHOW
I LOVE IT WATCH IT EVERY WEDNESDAY ITS THE BEST AND ITS HILARIOUS.
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Bad to the bone
Hate it. It just promotes more stereotypes of Blacks. No need to watch. I would consider the show socially violent.
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meet the browns
it is very funny it the funny movies
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bad message on family values. someboy sold out.
Obvious racial degradement. Tylerr perry is not who he says he is beacue honestly if he can get a show on a network it should so wholesome families the drama is not a depiction of actual reality . I would atleast expect him to respect the belief n god he claims to know. Not make a joke out of the characters who have solid footing. And thee notion of right and wrong. Seems the characters with good advice are mocked and ridiculed. Weird.
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meet the browns
haha ha this is so funny it makes me laugh my head off it has little things that i woudl not usally not let a child see sometimes and the funniest things on tv
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| TV rating: | TV-PG |
| Network: | TBS |
| Cast: | Antonio Jaramillo, David Mann, Tamela Mann |
| Genre: | Comedy |
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