“Surprises and Healing”
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What You Need To Know:
Episode 1.8 of IT’S NOT LIKE THAT has a strong Christian, redemptive moral, pro-family worldview. Characters attend a Christmas Eve service, sing Christian hymns, quote the Bible verse John 3:16 and talk about Jesus’s sacrifice on the cross. Parents are shown disciplining and guiding their children. There is, however, some foul language, implied sex scenes and adult conversations about sex. The episode revolves around a teenager driving under the influence, so there are discussions about alcohol. There are scenes with bullying, upper male nudity and divorce. So, MOVIEGUIDE® advises caution for older children.
Content:
A strong Christian, redemptive moral, pro-family worldview. Characters attend a Christmas Eve service, sing Christian hymns, quote the Bible verse John 3:16 and talk about Jesus’s sacrifice on the cross. Parents are shown disciplining and guiding their children. Characters owe up to their mistakes and apologize. Siblings support each other through hardship and grief, a character reads the Bible
Light foul language with three uses of OMG, one us of WTH, one use of the “d” word, and the use of words like crappy, screwed, and sucked.;
A couple kiss passionately in bed and it’s implied they had sex, discussion about sexual performance, an unmarried couple kiss, a man seductively holds a woman’s face like he might kiss her, several conversations about sex;
Scenes from a car accident but nothing too graphic, emergency room scene where a character has a black eye;
One scene with upper male nudity and a woman’s bare shoulders are shown in bed; a woman wears tight dresses and low cut shirts;
A character drives under the influence, several conversations about alcoholism but it’s rebuked, a character talks about being in recovery, teenagers drink at a party;
No smoking or drug use or abuse; and,
A teenager takes a car without permission, teenagers drink at a party, and drive under the influence of alcohol. A couple is divorced. A character has multiple romantic interests.
More Detail:
In the series’ finale, the Christmas season is in full swing, but many trials and tribulations rock both families, forcing them to face several hard truths. The episode covers many complicated issues, from teen rebellion to the effects of alcoholism in family systems. Lori’s story shows the nuances of navigating dating after divorce and coparenting, while Malcon’s family processes the grief of celebrating Christmas after loss. Will the season of giving bring healing? Will Malcom and Lori find their way back to each other?
The final episode of Season One of IT’S NOT LIKE THAT has good production value with excellent performances from Scott Foley and Erinn Hayes, as well as the supporting cast. The unfolding drama and emotional delivery keep viewers engaged and invested in the characters. The episode is well-shot with excellent camera work and visually pleasing settings that add to the authenticity of the story.
Episode 108 of IT’S NOT LIKE THAT has a strong Christian, redemptive moral, pro-family worldview. People discuss their faith, attend church, and give or listen to sermons. Characters attend a Christmas Eve service, sing Christian hymns, quote the Bible verse John 3:16, and talk about Jesus’s sacrifice on the cross. Parents are shown disciplining and guiding their children.
There is, however, some foul language, implied sex scenes and adult conversations about sex. The episode revolves around a teenager driving under the influence, so there are discussions about alcohol. There are scenes with bullying, upper male nudity and divorce. So, MOVIEGUIDE® advises caution for older children.
