Reaper

2007 NR 2 seasons

Reaper

2007 NR 2 seasons
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Slacker Sam is horrified to learn that before he was born, his parents sold his soul to the Devil, who comes calling now that Sam is 21. Aided by his bumbling buddies, Sock and Ben, Sam tries to earn his freedom by returning escaped souls to hell.
Cast
Bret Harrison, Tyler Labine, Rick Gonzalez, Missy Peregrym, Andrew Airlie, Ray Wise, Donavon Stinson, Valarie Rae Miller, Christine Willes, Ken Marino
SEASON  1
  • SEASON  1
  • SEASON  2

Summary of Season 1 (2007) - 5 discs

On his 21st birthday, lifelong slacker Sam is confronted by Satan and forced to become a bounty hunter who captures souls escaped from hell. With the help of his clumsy friends, Sam takes on the challenge of sending evildoers back where they belong.
Format
DVD
Screen
Widescreen 1.85:1
Subtitles
English, Spanish (Neutral)
CC
Yes
Audio
English: Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
Rating
NR - Not rated. This movie has not been rated by the MPAA.
age 15+
Common Sense rating OK for kids 15+
age 15+

Common Sense Note

Parents need to know that even though the central character of this dark supernatural comedy series is forced to work for Satan, adventure trumps discussions about the nature of good and evil, and the Devil is portrayed as a rather genial boss (rather than, say, the ultimate embodiment of malevolence). The main characters are typical "slackers" who goof off, go drinking after work (they're all of age), and pepper their language with words like "d--k" and "crap." There are some fairly intense scenes when the guys face down the baddies, but it's nothing that veterans of shows like Buffy and X-Files won't be able to handle.

Sexual Content

No sex, but some innuendo (a guy is teased about liking plastic girlfriends, a joke about batteries obviously references a vibrator, etc.) and plenty of flirting between Sam and his coworker Andi.

Violence

Some fight scenes featuring supernatural powers and magical weaponry, but little blood or gore. That said, some of the images (like a man filling up with fire and blasting a crater in the ground) could definitely be scary.

Language

Language includes "d--k," "crap," "bastard," "badass," and "asshat," as well as references to strippers and hookers (Sock makes a joke about going to Las Vegas to "kill a hooker").

Social Behavior

The show tweaks social conventions by making the main character an agent of the Devil but giving him the ostensibly noble job of tracking down evil souls. The Devil comes off as a decent sort, and even Sam's parents fare well despite selling the soul of their first-born child. Sam and his pals are typical slackers, who care little for authority and are more interested in partying than finding a decent job.

Consumerism

Sam and his friends work at a Home Depot-like store that's stocked with all kinds of products; some specific brand-name items (a Dirt Devil vaccuum cleaner, for instance) pop up as the "vessels" that Sam uses to catch souls.

Drugs / Tobacco / Alcohol

A fair bit of drinking, mostly in social settings (includes beer and shots of liquor). Mention of being drunk and alcohol poisoning. Sock makes a reference to smoking marijuana; in at least one episode, peyote and other "party enhancers" are discussed and shown briefly.

  • Age appropriate
  • Not an issue
  • Depends on your child and your family
  • Parents strongly cautioned
  • Not appropriate for kids of the age

This information for parents is provided by Common Sense Media, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving kids' media lives.

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