Common Sense Media Review
By Emily Ashby
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Scottish lasses cause mayhem on the force.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 15+?
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What's the Story?
British comedy series FEEL THE FORCE centers on the mismatched police duo of Sally Bobbins (Michelle Gomez) and Sally Frank (Rosie Cavaliero). Serious and goal-oriented, Bobbins has her sights set on being the country's chief of police, but she finds her efforts hampered by her own over-eagerness and the short attention span of her lackluster partner, Frank. The only things that irk Bobbins more than her partner's constant interference in investigations are Frank's occasional strokes of luck -- which upstage Bobbins' gumshoeing efforts. But Bobbins' frustration with Frank is nothing compared to Sergeant Beesley's (Leigh Zimmerman) irritation with the two accident-prone Sallys. Meanwhile, Bobbins' and Frank's rivalry with fellow PCs MacBean (Jamie Michie) and MacGregor (Emun Elliot) often heats up during investigations -- as does Frank's obsessive, unrequited crush on the uninterested MacBean and MacBean's secret longing for the unsuspecting MacGregor, who's staunchly heterosexual and has eyes only for the beautiful but hard-nosed Beesley.
Is It Any Good?
Feel the Force puts the "fun" in dysfunction on the job, mining its quirky characters and exaggerated storylines for comedy that's in no way mentally taxing. The only major road hazards are the strong sexual overtones -- particularly Frank's complete obsession with MacBean -- that accompany the office love triangle, so check it out before giving teens the go-ahead.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how law enforcement is portrayed in the media. Does this series give a positive or negative impression of the police? Why? What aspects of law enforcement are played for laughs? How does the series compare to American crime shows? Families can also touch on the challenges of working with teammates. Teens: How do you respond to teammates who are less dedicated than you? How can you influence their work ethic? If you wind up picking up their slack, how does that make you feel?
TV Details
- Premiere date : January 19, 2007
- Cast : Leigh Zimmerman , Michelle Gomez , Rosie Cavaliero
- Network : BBC America
- Genre : Comedy
- TV rating :
- Last updated : September 19, 2019
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