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Valentine

(Rated TV-14, Comedy, Starring Kristoffer Polaha, Jaime Murray, Christine Lakin, Where to watch: CW)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 14.
  • Is it any good?

    2.0
  • Common Sense says

    Racy romantic comedy lacks a certain spark.

updated 10.17.08

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 14–18

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The series implies that outside forces (in this case, the mysticism of Greek gods) can cause true love to blossom between people.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    One character (the God of Erotic Love, no less) packs a gun that delivers laser-like jolts of affection to those struggling with love.
  • Sex:

    Brief sex scenes show couples frolicking in bed; in one, a man's back is visible, with his partner's legs wrapped around it. Other content alludes to sexual activity, including numerous instances of scantily clad couples waking up together in bed, references to "toe-curling sex," and a woman's orgasmic reaction to a love goddess' touch.
  • Language:

    Occasional use of expletives like "hell" and "ass."
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Characters often use alcohol to drown their sorrows over unfulfilled love. Adults in clubs drink beer, mixed drinks, and shots. In one scene, a woman vomits from drinking too much.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Valentine

Parents need to know that this somewhat racy romantic comedy series centers on Greek gods who use mystical powers to influence people's affections for each other. One main character (the God of Erotic Love) wields a gun whose laser-like blast creates lustful feelings in its targets, often sending them scurrying for the bedroom or causing them to get naked without a second thought. Though nudity is mostly limited to women's bare backs and legs, plenty of bedroom scenes imply that sex has just occurred. There's also some sexy talk (a man thanks a woman for "toe-curling sex," for instance), and a few scenes briefly show couples in the act (a man's naked back with his partner's legs wrapped around him, etc.).

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the messages the media sends about love and relationships. How does this series promote the idea that romance and true love are outdated? Do you agree? How has your own experience with relationships affected your impression of true love? How does this show's portrayal of romance compare to others you've seen on TV or in movies? Do you find the relationships in this series believable? Why or why not?
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