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Imposters

By Melissa Camacho, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 15+

Fun, soapy con artist tale combines comedy and tragedy.

TV Bravo Comedy 2017
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age 16+

Based on 2 parent reviews

Emily G.
Emily G. Adult
February 23, 2018
age 18+

Lots of language

I’ve almost finished the entire season and at this point I’ve heard f**k probably at least ten times, among other curse words. There was one episode in which a character says it four times. Not sure how this got rated TV-14 and not TV-MA. There have also been several sex scenes and also a murder. The violence is mostly implied but there is a lot of blood and some graphic content. Lots of drinking and some drugs.
Seattle Mom
Seattle Mom Parent
February 18, 2018
age 14+

Entertaining

I would not rush to have my 14 yr old watch this but wouldn't cringe much if he joined us while we were watching. There is definitely questionable morality portrayed in this show with a fair bit of premarital and marital sex, but the sex is PG-13 not R rated as so one finds in so many shows these day. The characters plot and scheme to con various people and if you think your kid's character isn't yet set toward the positive path, maybe don't give them any ideas. But if your kid is already pointed toward the good you can talk about issues of trust and morality. There definitely is a message of how people can get heart broken when they are lied to and taken advantage of.
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What's the Story?

IMPOSTERS is a dramatic comedy about a young groom who was conned by his beloved wife. Ezra Bloom (Rob Heaps) was happily married to Eva (Inbar Lavi), a beautiful Belgian woman who he barely knew. On the 29th day of his married life he discovers that Eva has gone and taken all his money with her, leaving him with a good-bye video and a threat to expose his father's dirty secrets. After quitting his job with the family business, Ezra sets out to figure out where she is. Soon he finds some unlikely allies, including Richard (Parker Young) and Jules (Marianne Rendón) who were also conned by Eva and her co-conspirators (played by Katherine LaNasa and Brian Benben). But when they move on to their next victim, Eva begins to question her career choice, much to the dismay of her boss (played by Uma Thurman).

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
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This compelling series combines romance, crime, and humor as it follows the paths of people who were taken advantage of in a long con. The portrayals of these victims are believable, and Inbar Lavi's portrayal of a woman who can easily con powerful men is more entertaining than it is troubling.

There are some poignant moments, but they're balanced with a comic lightheartedness that makes the show easy to watch. It's a little edgy, but what makes Imposters an engaging show is that it tells a good story without being overly complicated. If you're looking for something that's fun, this series should foot the bill.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about dramatic comedies. What are the challenges that come with telling a sad story with humor? Is it meant to be insensitive? Should it be taken seriously? Do you think Imposters offers a good mix of both?

  • Families can talk about honesty. Why do you think con artists do what they do? How do you think they feel about themselves?

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