Beyond Scared Straight (TV Series 2011–2015) Poster

(2011–2015)

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Sex & Nudity

  • Some young girls wear somewhat revealing outfits.
  • Promiscuity and the loss of virginity is discussed. Same-sex encounters and inappropriate sexual behaviors are also mentioned.

Violence & Gore

  • In one episode, an inmate punches another inmate against a plastic/fiberglass window. Some blood.
  • The troubled teens have committed violent acts ranging from fighting to making terrorist threats. Inmates and the police scream, yell, and threaten teens to purposely scare them. A large number of inmates are serving extensive sentences for violent crimes; some show bloody pictures of their victims. Rape is sometimes discussed.

Profanity

  • Moderate profanity.
  • a lot of frequent strong swear words are used by police, inmates and teens including sexual references. Most of the profanity is bleeped out though.

Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking

  • Underage drinking is visible. Some of the teens use and/or sell drugs, like marijuana. Many of the inmates are in prison for drug-related crimes.

Frightening & Intense Scenes

  • Some of the parents/inmates can act pretty twisted.
  • Some very upsetting/anger-inducing scenes.
  • Could be eligible for TV-MA.
  • For tweens/teens.
  • Frequent/Intense Horror/Fear themes.
  • The adult inmates about to hurt the kids may be terrifying to watch.
  • Severe in a lot of episodes.
  • This show exhibits that prison is not really the punishments your mother gave you as a child.
  • Severe for neurodivergent viewers.
  • Watch with caution.
  • The inmates are crude, rough, and intimidating, but their intention is to help young people make better choices and avoid ending up in prison.

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