Wild at Heart (BBC America)
common sense media says
UK family drama features tense animal encounters.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this British show's adult characters often carry shotguns for protection from wild animals, and hunters occasionally shoot and kill wildlife for sport. A veterinarian uses a tranquilizer gun to sedate injured animals from afar, and their injuries (bone breaks, puncture wounds, etc.) are shown up close. A young boy also uses the weapons -- in one case, he opens fire on hyenas that are trying to kill a monkey; in another, he draws a tranquilizer gun on school bullies. The parents' attempts to create harmony in a newly blended family is an ongoing theme of the series. Violence and tense encounters with wild animals make this one iffy for young tweens.
Violence:
The series centers on an animal hospital, so scenes of injured, bloody animals are common. Guns are also prevalent: Adults carry shotguns for protection in the wild, and the veterinarian uses a tranquilizer gun to sedate animals. In one scene, a boy draws a tranquilizer gun on bullies at school; in another, he shoots at hyenas killing a monkey.
Sex:
In one scene, a woman tells a man that hunting wild animals implies that he's compensating for a small penis.
Language:
"Hell," "ass," and "s--t" (unbleeped) are used intermittently.
Consumerism:
Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
A supporting character often drinks alcohol and beer at the end of the day.
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