Common Sense Media Review
Brandy strikes a chord as a typical teen.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 13+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Watch
What's the Story?
In MOESHA, pop star Brandy Norwood plays Moesha, a teenage girl navigating her evolving relationships with family and friends. Set in Los Angeles, the program tells the story of a tight-knit family through the eyes of Moesha, or "Mo." Her world is turned upside-down when her widower father, Frank (William Allen Young), marries Dee (Sheryl Lee Ralph). Moesha's memories of her mother at first inhibit her ability to bond with Dee, so she relies on her group of friends -- irascible best friend Kim (Countess Vaughn), childhood friend and neighbor Hakeem (Lamont Bentley), and buddy Andell (Yvette Wilson) -- for companionship as she deals with her teenage years.
Is It Any Good?
Since Moesha explores a wide range of topics teens typically encounter in high school, older viewers will find much to like and relate to. The themes -- from experimenting with alcohol to infidelity and pre-marital sex -- are topical, and families could benefit from watching the show together and discussing what happens in each episode.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how friendships evolve as teenagers grow up. Have you ever felt like you have to stay friends with someone because you've known each other forever? What's it like to experience peer pressure? How can you stick up for yourself without alienating your friends? When you have a problem with a friend or family member, what's the best way to handle it?
TV Details
- Premiere date : January 23, 1996
- Cast : Brandy Norwood , Countess Vaughn , William Allen Young
- Network : TeenNick
- Genre : Comedy
- TV rating :
- Award : NAACP Image Award - NAACP Image Award Nominee
- Last updated : January 4, 2022
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