Parents' Guide to

FBI

By Melissa Camacho, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 15+

"Law & Order" spin-off is entertaining, violent.

TV CBS Drama 2018
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age 14+

Based on 5 parent reviews

Momof2boys2021
Momof2boys2021 Adult
August 31, 2021
age 13+

Supervised viewing....some episodes not suitable

Great show, lots of action, likeable characters, but unfortunately some episodes refer to sexual assault, rape, trafficing, etc, so we just skip the ones, and watch the straight forward cops chasing the baddies :)

This title has:

Great role models
Too much sex
1 person found this helpful.
Charlene A.
Charlene A. Adult
April 16, 2023
age 13+
I like fbi but all three different fbi series r too dark to watch. Why can’t they make the shows brighter. Hurts ur eyes to try and watch
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What's the Story?

Created by Dick Wolf of the Law & Order franchise, FBI is a dramatic series about what happens behind the scenes at the Federal Bureau of Investigation's New York office. It follows agent Maggie Bell (Missy Peregrym) and her partner, agent Omar "OA" Adom (Zeeko Zaki) as they work with a team of elite experts dedicated to working cases relating to organized crime, terrorism, and counterintelligence. Overseeing their operation is assistant special agent in charge Jubal Valentine (Jeremy Sisto) and special agent in charge Dana Mosier (Sela Ward). They are also joined by Kristen Chazal (Ebonée Noel), a young woman recruited straight out of university for her brilliant analytical skills. They all work under intense pressure to protect the city -- and the country -- from harm.

Is It Any Good?

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Parents say (5 ):
Kids say (4 ):

This entertaining crime procedural features all the classic investigation drama one comes to expect from Dick Wolf-produced television. The crimes reflect current events, and the investigations usually wrap up nicely after some disturbing encounters and conversations. Meanwhile, New York City serves as the fast-paced, often gritty backdrop that brings perps and agents together.

While not as well-written as Law & Order, FBI still spins some good stories. Fans of the franchise will be drawn to the rhythm of the show, which combines lots of crime-solving banter with some fleeting moments of emotion. But it's more violent, thanks to gruesome images of the dead. Nonetheless, if you're looking for a satisfyingly good crime show, you'll most likely enjoy it.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about what makes crime procedurals so popular. Is it the way that the characters solve crimes? The action?

  • Do crime-themed shows and movies have to be violent to be entertaining? Do you think FBI could tell a good story without violence?

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