Review

Veronica Mars

Common Sense Media says

Strong female teen private eye digs into serious topics.
Age
14
Quality
 
  • Positive messages1
    The idea of standing up for the vulnerable, the poor, the bullied is prominent. The idea that wealthy people are often corrupt and can get away with things is a central idea. Issues of race and class are integral to the show's premise.
  • Positive role models3
    Veronica is strong, independent, has a great relationship with her dad, and makes it a priority to stand up for the little people. But she often gets carried away in her quest to punish wrongdoers by lying, cheating, and/or breaking the law to get to the truth.
  • Violence3
    Fights, gang violence, destruction of property. The main character is seemingly a victim of date rape. The initial storyline revolves around the mysterious death of a teen.
  • Sex3
    Frank sexual innuendo, images of teenagers making out in cars.
  • Language2
    Some profanity -- "ass," "hell," etc.
  • Consumerism1
    Macintosh products are featured prominently.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking3
    Flashback scenes feature teens drinking without consequences. Drug use is treated with negative consequences. The main character is unknowingly given GHB. Her mother is an alcoholic.
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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that Veronica Mars centers on a smart, independent teen girl who stands up for victims, but who often resorts to breaking rules to accomplish this. The series features violence and sexual references. Although the program is set in high school, it deals with very adult themes -- including murder, greed, infidelity, gang violence, and date rape -- and should be prescreened before allowing teens to tune in.

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Age
14
Based on 10 parent & educator reviews:
  • 30% say sexual content is an issue
  • 30% say there's too much drinking, drugs, or smoking
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Adult
January 10, 2011
15
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Awesome Show, But Only For Older Teens
I've watched the entire series a few times and I loved it. It's definitely a very mature show that I would only recommend to ages 15 and up. It deals with adult topics such as date rape, murder, losing a loved one, sex, drugs, and alcohol abuse. Occasionally, sexual encounters are partially shown (especially in 2nd season.) However, the show also has positive qualities. Veronica is a very strong female lead and has a very close relationship with her father.
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April 9, 2008
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April 9, 2008
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OK for kids & up
 
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Teen, 13 years old
April 9, 2008
0
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Was My Favorite Show
until it got canceled. T_T I've been watching it since '04. I recommend this show to 15+ year olds.
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Teen, 17 years old
April 9, 2008
0
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it awesome
this show is funny and intelligent and it displays basically what goes on in high school...plus shes a private investigator...hoe awesome is that. loooove the shoe<3
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Adult
April 9, 2008
0
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Veronica Mars - Good Drama up until this season
THis show must have new writers. this season has made the review go out for an opinion. Up until now this show was right on the money. It had my interest enough to try and remember when it was on. This season the lead, Veronica, stomps her foot, pouts, flounces etc etc that the original character would have verbally clobbered. SO I am sticking with the show until the end of the season and give it a high five until this year
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Adult
January 29, 2010
14
OK for kids & up
 
Amazing
It's the most addictive show I've ever watched. I love it!
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Teen, 16 years old
April 9, 2008
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I love this show
This is one of my favorite shows.
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Kid, 12 years old
April 7, 2010
13
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I think buffy the vampire slayer meets nacy drew.
Im 12 (almost 13) and i have watching this show with my mom and we are on the last disc of season one and it is so good! The only thing to be concerned about is maybe about some of the cases like some things have things to do with drugs,porn, violence. But its not bad and its not going to scar you for life or anything. I'm only 12 and i can handle it. But wow i love this show and that's to bad it was canceled
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Teen, 16 years old
February 3, 2011
14
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Since I'm only in the 1st season, I can't give this a complete review. I like it, not typically a show I'd watch. I'd have to watch more to really gain an opinion. There is drugs, alcohol and other bad stuff. The main character gets date raped. And there's murder(it is a crime show)
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