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Is Manifest safe for your child?
Age guide
13+
We advise Manifest from age 13 and up. Overall risk 4/10 (medium risk).
- 5-8
- This show is not suitable for this age group due to its complex themes, mature content, and suspenseful elements; it is rated TV-14.
- 9-12
- The show's mature themes, including death, complex moral dilemmas, and intense suspense, are not appropriate for this age range.
- 13-15
- Younger teenagers might be drawn to the mystery and supernatural elements, but the show contains adult relationships, violence, and intense emotional situations that require parental guidance and discussion.
- 16+
- Older teenagers can engage with the intricate plot, character development, and exploration of fate versus free will, understanding the show's mature themes and suspenseful nature.
Manifest is an American supernatural drama television series. It centers on the passengers and crew of a commercial airliner who suddenly reappear after being presumed dead for five and a half years, having experienced no time lapse themselves.
- Age guide
- 13+
- Overall risk
- 4/10
- Violence
- 4/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 2/10
- Stranger contact
- 1/10
- Addiction risk
- 8/10
- Language
- 3/10
- Influence
- 5/10
What parents should know
Manifest is a Netflix series rated TV-14 that follows passengers of a mysteriously returned flight as they navigate supernatural phenomena and complex personal challenges. The show features mature themes including death, violence, intense suspense, and moral dilemmas, making it unsuitable for younger children. Parents should discuss the show's intricate plot and mature content with older teenagers to ensure comprehension and address any concerns.
What to do about Manifest
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- The age-by-age verdict
What we advise for under 8, 8-12 and 13+ - our age guide for Manifest is 13+, and the answer changes with your child's age. - The one setting to change tonight
The exact Manifest setting that cuts the most risk, with the steps to find it. - What to say
Word-for-word openers for talking about Manifest without a row. - Red flags to watch for
The signals in Manifest that mean it is time to step in.
Manifest age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is Manifest?
Parentwise puts Manifest at 13+. We advise Manifest from age 13 and up. Overall risk 4/10 (medium risk). Violence scores 4/10, language 3/10, stranger contact 1/10 and addiction risk 8/10.
Can a 10 year old watch Manifest?
Not by default: we advise Manifest from 13+, so at 10 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. The show's mature themes, including death, complex moral dilemmas, and intense suspense, are not appropriate for this age range.
Can a 12 year old watch Manifest?
Not by default: we advise Manifest from 13+, so at 12 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. The show's mature themes, including death, complex moral dilemmas, and intense suspense, are not appropriate for this age range.
Can a 13 year old watch Manifest?
Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for Manifest (13+). Younger teenagers might be drawn to the mystery and supernatural elements, but the show contains adult relationships, violence, and intense emotional situations that require parental guidance and discussion.
Is Manifest appropriate for kids?
Manifest is a Netflix series rated TV-14 that follows passengers of a mysteriously returned flight as they navigate supernatural phenomena and complex personal challenges. Parentwise rates Manifest overall as medium risk (4/10), with stranger contact at 1/10 and addiction risk at 8/10.
Is Manifest family friendly?
Manifest sits in the middle: fine with settings changed and an occasional check-in. The show features mature themes including death, violence, intense suspense, and moral dilemmas, making it unsuitable for younger children.
Manifest parents guide: what should a parent know first?
Manifest is a Netflix series rated TV-14 that follows passengers of a mysteriously returned flight as they navigate supernatural phenomena and complex personal challenges. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (1/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (8/10).
Is Manifest safe for kids?
We advise Manifest from age 13 and up. Overall risk 4/10 (medium risk). The show features mature themes including death, violence, intense suspense, and moral dilemmas, making it unsuitable for younger children.
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