Common Sense Media Review
Girl must rethink what family means; expect violence, sex.
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V.C. Andrews' Dawn
What's the Story?
It's 1973, and DAWN Longchamp (Brec Bassinger) just moved to Virginia with her family. This is their third move, but her father promises this move will be different. Soon Dawn has friends, a crush, and a solo in the school's recital. Aside from a new enemy, Dawn's new beginnings aren't half bad. But when her parents are arrested for kidnapping her from a rich family, Dawn's whole life is pulled from under her.
Soon she's moving into the powerful Cutler family, who owns the hotel in town. Dawn gets to taste none of this power since matriarch Lillian Cutler (Donna Mills) despises her. Dawn struggles to make sense of her kidnapping while fending off the Cutlers that want her gone. How will Dawn survive yet another new beginning?
Is It Any Good?
This series is a solid attempt at a book adaptation. Dawn has an intriguing narrative that suffers from pacing issues. There are some promising storylines, but it's interrupted by time jumps and jerky character development. The language, violence, and emphasis on romance (including incestuous relationships) make this an iffy watch for younger viewers.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about consent (or the lack thereof) in Dawn. What are some instances in the series where a character says no but aren't listened to? What's the point of this in the show?
How is perseverance demonstrated in the show? Why is it an important character strength?
TV Details
- Premiere date : July 8, 2023
- Cast : Brec Bassinger , Khobe Clarke , Donna Mills , Elyse Maloway
- Network : Lifetime
- Genre : Drama
- Character Strengths : Perseverance
- TV rating :
- Last updated : August 14, 2023
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