Look, Arrested Development is genuinely brilliant television—the writing is tight, the callbacks are chef's kiss, and the IMDb 8.6 rating is well-deserved. But let's be clear: this is not family viewing.

The Bluth family is intentionally awful in ways that are hilarious if you're old enough to understand why their dysfunction is satirical rather than aspirational. Every character is narcissistic, manipulative, and clueless about their own privilege. That's the point, and it's very funny, but there are zero positive role models here.

The incest jokes (Maeby and George Michael's maybe-cousin situation, Buster's Oedipal relationship with Lucille) are uncomfortable even when you understand they're meant to be. Add in constant sexual innuendo, drinking, and morally bankrupt behavior played for laughs, and you've got a show that's clever but definitely adult.

For older teens (16+) who are ready for sophisticated satire and can handle cynical humor, this is gold. It rewards careful watching and can spark great conversations about privilege and consequences. But if your kid isn't there yet, save it for later—they won't get the jokes anyway.