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Is Outer Banks safe for your child?
Age guide
14+
We advise Outer Banks from age 14 and up. Overall risk 7/10 (high risk).
- 13-15
- Teens in this age range might be drawn to the show's adventure and mystery elements, but they will also encounter frequent depictions of underage drinking, drug use, and risky decision-making by the main characters.
- 16+
- Older teens can engage with the more complex relationship dynamics, class conflicts, and the consequences of the characters' actions, while still being exposed to mature themes including violence and sexual content.
A group of teenagers in the Outer Banks of North Carolina embark on a treasure hunt that uncovers a long-buried secret. They face numerous dangers and challenges while navigating class divides and personal relationships.
- Age guide
- 14+
- Overall risk
- 7/10
- Violence
- 6/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 7/10
- Stranger contact
- 5/10
- Addiction risk
- 8/10
- Language
- 7/10
- Influence
- 7/10
What parents should know
Outer Banks is a Netflix series centered on a group of teenagers searching for treasure, featuring themes of adventure, romance, and class conflict. The show contains mature content including underage drinking, drug use, violence, and sexual situations. Parents should be aware of these elements and the portrayal of risky behaviors by the main characters.
What to do about Outer Banks
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- The age-by-age verdict
What we advise for under 8, 8-12 and 13+ - our age guide for Outer Banks is 14+, and the answer changes with your child's age. - The one setting to change tonight
The exact Outer Banks setting that cuts the most risk, with the steps to find it. - What to say
Word-for-word openers for talking about Outer Banks without a row. - Red flags to watch for
The signals in Outer Banks that mean it is time to step in.
Outer Banks age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is Outer Banks?
Parentwise puts Outer Banks at 14+. We advise Outer Banks from age 14 and up. Overall risk 7/10 (high risk). Violence scores 6/10, language 7/10, stranger contact 5/10 and addiction risk 8/10.
Can a 10 year old watch Outer Banks?
Not by default: we advise Outer Banks from 14+, so at 10 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first.
Can a 12 year old watch Outer Banks?
Not by default: we advise Outer Banks from 14+, so at 12 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first.
Can a 13 year old watch Outer Banks?
Not by default: we advise Outer Banks from 14+, so at 13 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. Teens in this age range might be drawn to the show's adventure and mystery elements, but they will also encounter frequent depictions of underage drinking, drug use, and risky decision-making by the main characters.
Is Outer Banks appropriate for kids?
Outer Banks is a Netflix series centered on a group of teenagers searching for treasure, featuring themes of adventure, romance, and class conflict. Parentwise rates Outer Banks overall as high risk (7/10), with stranger contact at 5/10 and addiction risk at 8/10.
Is Outer Banks family friendly?
Outer Banks is one of the higher-risk titles we rate, so treat it as supervised rather than family viewing. The show contains mature content including underage drinking, drug use, violence, and sexual situations.
Outer Banks parents guide: what should a parent know first?
Outer Banks is a Netflix series centered on a group of teenagers searching for treasure, featuring themes of adventure, romance, and class conflict. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (5/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (8/10).
Is Outer Banks safe for kids?
We advise Outer Banks from age 14 and up. Overall risk 7/10 (high risk). The show contains mature content including underage drinking, drug use, violence, and sexual situations.
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