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Is Archer safe for your child?
Age guide
17+
We advise Archer from age 17 and up. Overall risk 5/10 (medium risk).
- 5-8
- Archer is rated TV-MA and contains adult themes, strong language, and violence, making it entirely inappropriate for this age group.
- 9-12
- Due to its explicit content, including sexual innuendo, crude humor, and graphic violence, Archer is not suitable for children in this age range.
- 13-15
- Teenagers under 17 should not watch Archer as it features mature content, including frequent strong language, sexual references, and depictions of violence that are intended for adult audiences.
- 16+
- Older teens may be exposed to the show's dark humor, complex character dynamics, and satirical take on espionage, but the pervasive strong language and adult themes mean it is best suited for those 17 and older.
Archer is an animated spy sitcom following the exploits of Sterling Archer, a narcissistic, highly skilled, yet incredibly immature secret agent. He works for an espionage agency run by his overbearing mother, often getting into outlandish and dangerous situations.
- Age guide
- 17+
- Overall risk
- 5/10
- Violence
- 6/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 7/10
- Stranger contact
- 1/10
- Addiction risk
- 7/10
- Language
- 8/10
- Influence
- 6/10
What parents should know
Archer is an animated spy comedy rated TV-MA, meaning it is intended for mature audiences only. It features strong language, sexual content, crude humor, and graphic violence. Parents should ensure strict parental controls are in place on streaming services like Hulu to prevent access by minors.
What to do about Archer
Free with a Parentwise account. The age-by-age verdict needs your child's age, which is why it lives behind the account.
- The age-by-age verdict
What we advise for under 8, 8-12 and 13+ - our age guide for Archer is 17+, and the answer changes with your child's age. - The one setting to change tonight
The exact Archer setting that cuts the most risk, with the steps to find it. - What to say
Word-for-word openers for talking about Archer without a row. - Red flags to watch for
The signals in Archer that mean it is time to step in.
Archer age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is Archer?
Parentwise puts Archer at 17+. We advise Archer from age 17 and up. Overall risk 5/10 (medium risk). Violence scores 6/10, language 8/10, stranger contact 1/10 and addiction risk 7/10.
Can a 10 year old watch Archer?
Not by default: we advise Archer from 17+, so at 10 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. Due to its explicit content, including sexual innuendo, crude humor, and graphic violence, Archer is not suitable for children in this age range.
Can a 12 year old watch Archer?
Not by default: we advise Archer from 17+, so at 12 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. Due to its explicit content, including sexual innuendo, crude humor, and graphic violence, Archer is not suitable for children in this age range.
Can a 13 year old watch Archer?
Not by default: we advise Archer from 17+, so at 13 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. Teenagers under 17 should not watch Archer as it features mature content, including frequent strong language, sexual references, and depictions of violence that are intended for adult audiences.
Is Archer appropriate for kids?
Archer is an animated spy comedy rated TV-MA, meaning it is intended for mature audiences only. Parentwise rates Archer overall as medium risk (5/10), with stranger contact at 1/10 and addiction risk at 7/10.
Is Archer family friendly?
Archer sits in the middle: fine with settings changed and an occasional check-in. It features strong language, sexual content, crude humor, and graphic violence.
Archer parents guide: what should a parent know first?
Archer is an animated spy comedy rated TV-MA, meaning it is intended for mature audiences only. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (1/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (7/10).
Is Archer safe for kids?
We advise Archer from age 17 and up. Overall risk 5/10 (medium risk). It features strong language, sexual content, crude humor, and graphic violence.
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