Parents' Guide to

Sneaky Pete

By Melissa Camacho, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 15+

Ex-con assumes new identity in dark comedy.

TV Amazon Prime Video Drama 2017
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What you will—and won't—find in this TV show.

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age 17+

Based on 5 parent reviews

Robert S.
Robert S. Adult
March 15, 2018
age 18+

Great first season, then Amazon ruined it

Season 1 is very good, for adults. Season two has poor writing, FULL FRONTAL MALE NUDITY - penis and testicles clearly visible, plot holes, and is, overall, terrible.

This title has:

Too much sex
1 person found this helpful.
mum2seven
mum2seven Parent of 16-year-old
July 31, 2023
age 18+

Good, but bloody and scandalous

I went to common sense media to make sure it wasn’t too nasty for my liking, with only 2 stars for sex I thought it was safe to watch. I was very shocked with the amount of sex and FULL FRONTAL MALE NUDITY! The rating should be changed for accuracy. Story line is great but Sex was unnecessary

This title has:

Too much violence
Too much sex
Too much swearing
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What's the Story?

Co-executive-produced by Bryan Cranston and Seth Gordon, SNEAKY PETE is a dramatic comedy series about a con man who assumes another's identity in hopes of escaping a vicious gangster. When Marius Josipovic (Giovanni Ribisi) is scheduled for release from a three-year stint in prison, his younger brother Eddie (Michael Drayer) tells him to go into hiding to avoid Vince (Cranston), to whom he still owes money. To stay out of sight, he takes on his cell mate's (Ethan Embry) identity and becomes "Pete," the beloved grandson of Otto and Audrey Bernhardt (played Peter Gerety and Margot Martingale). After returning to his "grandparents'" farm, he begins to reconnect with his "family," including cousins Julia (Marin Ireland) and Taylor (Shane McRae), who just happen to work in law enforcement and have secrets of their own.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say (5 ):
Kids say (2 ):

This dark and humorous series offers some fun moments as the narrative takes some wild twists and turns. Despite Marius' (aka Pete's) actions, he's a sympathetic figure, and the rest of the cast is imperfect, colorful, and likable. However, some of the characters are more developed than others, which makes the show feel a little uneven at times.

Sneaky Pete lacks some of the edginess one often expects from a streaming-only series. But there's plenty of bad behavior here to make you feel a little guilty for rooting for Marius' (aka Pete's) success with his new family and enough humor to help you feel better about it. If you're looking for something entertaining to watch, this show is worth tuning into.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about Marius' relationship with the Bernhardts in Sneaky Pete. Who risks losing the most? Does the fact that Marius gets along with and helps support Pete's family justify his lying to them?

  • How does Sneaky Pete use humor to deflect some of the negative things that happen in the show?

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