Common Sense Media Review
By Stephanie Morgan
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Boring mystery has alcoholism, violence, and domestic abuse.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 15+?
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Where to Watch
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Feedback
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What's the Story?
In FEEDBACK, Marcin (Arkadiusz Jakubik) is an alcoholic who's just woken up drunk, confused and bloody after breaking two years of sobriety. As his day progresses, he's haunted by flashbacks of his adult son -- who's gone missing -- telling his father that he did something terrible. As Marcin was the last one to see his son, he becomes a prime suspect in the disappearance and scrambles to find the truth before it's too late.
Is It Any Good?
This is a thriller that grabs your attention from the very beginning -- only to lose it by the end of the first episode. Marcin, the alcoholic father who's trying to find his lost son, is a deeply flawed character who's not easy to like in Feedback. This creates a complex viewing experience, as the unfolding mystery is both fascinating and frustrating. The intrigue is dampened by the realization that Marcin's poor parenting and domestic abuse is a key factor in the drama. Ultimately, there are much better ways to spend an hour than following the story of this unsympathetic man as he deals with the consequences of his choices.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about what seems realistic or implausible about what the characters are doing around drinking. What are the consequences?
Discuss with teens the effect of violence in media on their brains. What are some good ways to take a break if their emotional engagement feels too intense?
Consider using the show as a starting point for asking about what they've been learning about violence against specific groups. Has it been discussed in school? On social media?
TV Details
- Premiere date : November 15, 2023
- Cast : Arkadiusz Jakubik , Jakub Sierenberg
- Network : Netflix
- Genre : Drama
- TV rating :
- Last updated : January 23, 2024
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