Bloods
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Bloods
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A Lot or a Little?
The parents' guide to what's in this TV show.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Bloods is a British comedy about a paramedic team. It mixes the comedic chaos of being a paramedic with blurry positive messages exploring teamwork. There is diversity spanning a range of genders and races. Language includes words like "d--khead," "f--k," and "sh-t." There's crude humor, explicit drug references, sexual innuendos, and general talks of sexual intimacy. There is some violence, blood, flesh wounds, and at some point, a whole heart is held outside of someone's body. Typically this is all shown in the name of comedy.
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What's the Story?
BLOODS follows chaotic lone-wolf paramedic Maleek (Samson Kayo) after he nearly kills his partner and is paired with the last person he wants to be with -- the kind and wholesome Wendy (Jane Horrocks). As they navigate emergencies throughout London, we watch the men and women of this unit navigate what it takes to be a team.
Is It Any Good?
This slapstick comedy combines the aura of a (para)medical drama with the fast-paced action of a crime procedural. Basically, Bloods is the British offspring of Childrens Hospital and Brooklyn Nine-Nine. It's fast-paced (sometimes a little too fast, where the jokes don't have time to land), with some off-beat but quirky characters, such as the eerily precious codependent Darryl and Darrell (Kevin Garry and Sam Campbell), and ambitious Kareshma (Aasiya Shah) who is determined to overthrow Jo's (Lucy Punch) captain position.
The concept of a comedy following paramedics is refreshing. With Maleek's stubborn independence paired with his vulnerability, and Wendy's naivete contradicting her craftiness; they're a fun pair to watch navigate teamwork.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about forgiveness. Bloods starts off with Maleek making an almost fatal mistake. How do we hold people accountable after mistakes they've made? Is there a time to let the friendship/relationship go?
There are many boisterous personalities in this unit, which sometimes leads to butting heads. How do we approach conflicts in close relationships? What about in a professional setting, amongst coworkers?
How do characters demonstrate teamwork? Why do you think it's an important character strength?
TV Details
- Premiere date: December 9, 2021
- Cast: Samson Kayo, Jane Horrocks
- Network: Hulu
- Genre: Comedy
- Character Strengths: Teamwork
- TV rating: NR
- Last updated: February 28, 2022
Our Editors Recommend
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Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Lighthearted cop comedy serves up laughs and diversity.
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Childrens Hospital
Despite title, TV medical drama spoof isn't for children.
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Scrubs
Goofy medical comedy with heart; for older teens.
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