Parents' Guide to

Room 104

By Melissa Camacho, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 16+

Creepy, clever series has violence, sexuality, cursing.

TV HBO Drama 2017
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chrisman28
chrisman28 Adult
September 7, 2017
age 16+

have only seen 2 episodes and its great just remember anything goes with hbo

ok I have started watching this and have only seen 2 episodes but heres my input I really like it so far and plan to watch more it really proves the old message of everything isn't always what it seems 'that's how the good messages come in ' and there is usually one good person per episode 'again I sat usually' however content varies from episode to episode the first episode was pretty much harmless 'content wise' while the next one had 4 shots of naked breasts and strong profanity 'so play it by ear with teens but anyone who likes a good scary story should give this one a look

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Too much violence
Too much sex
Too much swearing
Too much consumerism
Too much drinking/drugs/smoking
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What's the Story?

From indie filmmaking siblings Jay and Mike Duplass comes ROOM 104, an anthology series about the guests who stay in a specific room in a fictitious airport motel. Each episode tells an odd and often disturbing tale about what happens behind the door of room 104 once the guests check in. Whether it's a babysitter caring for a strange child or eccentric adults who have a special interaction with a pizza delivery guy, what happens in the mundane room ranges from weird to simply horrible.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
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Kids say: Not yet rated

This offbeat series combines various genres of indie storytelling with Twilight Zone-like horror. Each story takes place entirely inside the hotel room, and only features a few characters. This is effective, thanks to the tightly written stand-alone narratives that feature their own unique twists.

Adding to Room 104's appeal are appearances by actors like Orlando Jones, James Van Der Beek, and even Jay Duplass himself. But what makes Room 104 entertaining is its ability to creates a weird and imaginative world out of a small, nondescript place that seems so common from the outside.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about how different genres of storytelling can be combined to make interesting TV. What kind of devices are used to make things strange or creepy, but still funny? Do you think Room 104 is scary? Why or why not?

  • Room 104 is an anthology series, meaning that completely different characters and stories are featured throughout. Can you think of another series like this? What do you think about this TV trend?

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