Parents Need to Know Expect graphic depictions of sex, full-frontal nudity, and occasional drug use (including pot, cocaine, and abuse of prescription drugs), along with ongoing alcohol abuse (by kids and adults). Kids engage in iffy, illegal behavior that doesn't typically result in negative consequences.
However, some parents have taken to Common Sense Media to make the argument that the show's still appropriate for kids who are 14 and up. While it does contain mature material, many believe the show tackles sensitive topics well and brings up important socioeconomic issues that teenagers can ultimately benefit from.
Profanity (3)
Swearing is very frequent and used by characters from young teens to older folks of both genders. Probably more than we might realize in this British version's slang and probably less profane at times, within the British working class characters depicted as Americans just won't understand the nuances.
It's definitely not meant for anyone under 18. Aside from drug and alcohol references galore, it's also heavy on sexual situations and nudity. Season 1 of the series introduces the audience to the rather dysfunctional Gallagher family.
What you will—and won't—find in this TV show. Parents need to know that Breaking Bad isn't intended for kids. Its intense, morally ambiguous characters and storylines are meant for mature audiences.
The restrictions set by the Us ratings board mean the F-word can only be used once in a PG-13 movie.
There are exceptions, usually when the word is just repeated in a short time or used as part of an emotional scene, McMahon said. But any movie with more than three F-bombs likely couldn't remain PG-13, she said. And if the word is used to signify sex, the film automatically gets an R rating.
Netflix additionally noted, “In some countries, we may also show season-level ratings. Those ratings may differ from the show's overall rating or mature content themes.” “Stranger Things” is one of few Netflix Original Series that is TV-14. Movie Guide reports that 61% of its series are rated as TV-MA.
Shameless U.S. is available to stream on Netflix U.S. and U.K., Hulu and Showtime.
Violence & Scariness
(Note: this scene was edited out by Netflix in 2019 on advice of suicide prevention experts and doctors). It also contains graphic rape scenes involving high school students; no nudity, but panties are shown being forcibly removed, etc.
South Park is returning for its 26th season, and in 1999 the South Park movie is on top of the list of having the most swear words of any animated film.
The world record for the most swear words in a television programme is 201 in episode 1 of Strutter, produced by Objective Productions and aired on MTV on 9 November 2006.
Parents Need to Know
Expect graphic depictions of sex, full-frontal nudity, and occasional drug use (including pot, cocaine, and abuse of prescription drugs), along with ongoing alcohol abuse (by kids and adults). Kids engage in iffy, illegal behavior that doesn't typically result in negative consequences.
Stranger Things is rated TV-14.
Overall, the nonprofit notes it's best for kids 13 and older.
The Common Sense experts say the show is fine for kids 13+, while both parents and kids agree the show is appropriate for ages 12+.
Our data shows that the Shameless is available to stream on Binge, Foxtel Now and Netflix. We also checked other leading streaming services including Prime Video, Apple TV+, Disney+ and Google Play, Stan.
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Critics Consensus: Shameless is a dark, urban dramedy that overcomes its leaps of logic thanks to fantastic casting, intriguing ambiance, and shock value.
Parents need to know that the level of violence is very intense in Squid Game. Characters are systematically tortured and killed for the sadistic pleasure of a game master. Adults have sex, and there are threats of sexual violence: Women are grabbed by the hair and beaten.
Not surprisingly, Squid Game is rated TV-MA, meaning for mature audiences only. Yet, kids all over the world have caught on, and they're now playing Squid Game versions of their one-time harmless childhood games on the playground.
Wednesday Age Rating
Wednesday is rated TV-14 for violence, fear, and profanity, which means it may not be suitable for children under 14 years old.
According to the MPAA's website: “A motion picture's single use of one of the harsher sexually-derived words initially requires at least a PG-13 rating. More than one such expletive requires an R rating.”
A noun, adjective, verb, filler verb — the F-bomb has evolved and been creatively utilized by screenwriters, actors, and directors like the iconic Quentin Tarantino, for decades. Generally reserved for R-rated projects, PG-13 movies are allowed a single use of the four-letter word.
The R rating is normally required if the film contains more than one utterance or if the word is used in a sexual context; however, there are exceptions to this rule.