Parents' Guide to

Terriers

By Melissa Camacho, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 16+

Witty, suspenseful P.I. dramedy isn't meant for kids.

TV FX Drama 2010
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What's the Story?

TERRIERS follows ex-cop/recovering alcoholic Hank Dolworth (Donal Logue) and his best friend, Britt Pollack (Michael Raymond-James), who've partnered to create a small, unlicensed private investigation business. When the ragtag duo uncovers evidence that leads to a murder investigation of one of Ocean Town's most powerful residents, they use Dolworth's police smarts and some questionable tactics to conduct their own inquiries. Things get even more complicated thanks to Hank's ex-wife, Gretchen (Kimberly Quinn), and his former partner, Detective Mark Gustafson (Rockmond Dunbar). Meanwhile, Britt attempts to balance his life helping his BFF while keeping his relationship with girlfriend Katie (Laura Allen) going. Throughout it all, friend/attorney Maggie Lefferts (Jamie Denbo) is there to offer her legal advice.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say: Not yet rated
Kids say: Not yet rated

This adult-oriented series successfully combines quick-witted humor and suspenseful drama to create a show that's plenty of fun to watch. The main characters are extremely likable despite being chronically flawed, and the show's effective writing makes its otherwise ordinary storylines more interesting.

People who like investigative TV shows will enjoy this series. But while it's entertaining, some of its content is decidedly adult. Still, for viewers both old and mature enough to handle it, Terriers offers up some solid entertainment.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about how this show compares to others about private investigators. What do the characters have in common with other TV P.I.s? How are they different?

  • How does the media typically portray addicted characters? Do you think they're there to teach viewers something? Parents: Get tips on talking to your teens about some of these issues.

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