Parents' Guide to

Legit

By Melissa Camacho, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 16+

Edgy comedy full of profanity and sexual references.

TV FX Comedy 2013
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Based on 2 parent reviews

White Fawn
White Fawn Adult
March 3, 2013
age 18+

not for men only....

A laugh out loud show, I loved it! will be a fan of Jim Jeffries from now on. I am a 56 yr old woman, not in the age bracket or gender you'd think would enjoy this type of show,but honestly, it had me in stitches.

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Too much swearing
Plague
Plague Parent
January 31, 2013
age 14+

Legit

Jim Jefferies is a really funny guy. The humor is very controversial, but intelligent. Personally I like his stand up more than his TV show.
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What's the Story?

LEGIT stars Australian comedian Jim Jefferies, a thirtysomething Australian stand-up comedian struggling to make a living in Los Angeles. Self-centered and foul-mouthed, he decides to embark on a road of self-improvement by embracing a philosophy of helping others. Encouraging him to improve his ways is his friend Steve (Dan Bakkedahl), a neurotic salesman in the midst of a divorce, and who is committed to helping his disabled brother Billy (DJ Qualls) enjoy what remains of his life. But despite his best efforts, Jim finds the process of making his life more "legit" difficult and uncomfortable, especially when his misguided ideas for helping others includes some wild and outrageous activities.

Is It Any Good?

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Legit is a vehicle for Jim Jefferies' comedy, which is both smart and unapologetically rude. And like his stand-up routines, he uses the show to offer some of this trademark over-the-top ideas about life.

It's definitely edgy, but it also features funny moments thanks to some good writing and well-timed gags. However, show's the mature content is best left for older viewers to enjoy.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about TV comedy. What makes a show funny? The characters? The writing?

  • Activities like being promiscuous, cursing, and drinking may not be appropriate for kids, but why are they considered funny in adult comedies?

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