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Is Star Trek: Prodigy safe for your child?

Age guide

7+

We advise Star Trek: Prodigy from age 7 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk).

5-8
Younger viewers will enjoy the colorful animation, action sequences, and the diverse alien characters in Star Trek: Prodigy, focusing on the team's adventures and discoveries.
9-12
Pre-teens can appreciate the show's emphasis on problem-solving, teamwork, and the introduction to Starfleet principles as the young crew learns to pilot a starship.
13-15
Teenagers may engage with the character development, the overarching mystery of the Protostar, and the deeper themes of leadership and responsibility that the show explores.
16+
Older teens might enjoy the show as an entry point to the Star Trek universe, appreciating its homage to franchise lore while introducing new narratives and characters.

Star Trek: Prodigy follows a group of alien teenagers who discover an abandoned Starfleet ship and learn about exploration, diplomacy, and Starfleet ideals. It's designed to introduce younger audiences to the Star Trek universe with engaging characters and sci-fi adventures.

Age guide
7+
Overall risk
3/10
Violence
3/10
Toxic behaviour
1/10
Stranger contact
1/10
Addiction risk
7/10
Language
1/10
Influence
5/10

What parents should know

Star Trek: Prodigy is an animated series designed to introduce younger audiences to the Star Trek universe. It follows a group of alien teenagers who discover an abandoned Starfleet ship and learn about exploration and teamwork. The show promotes positive values like cooperation and problem-solving through its adventurous storyline.

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Star Trek: Prodigy age rating and parents guide: common questions

What age rating is Star Trek: Prodigy?

Parentwise puts Star Trek: Prodigy at 7+. We advise Star Trek: Prodigy from age 7 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk). Violence scores 3/10, language 1/10, stranger contact 1/10 and addiction risk 7/10.

Can a 10 year old watch Star Trek: Prodigy?

Yes, 10 is at or above the age we advise for Star Trek: Prodigy (7+). Pre-teens can appreciate the show's emphasis on problem-solving, teamwork, and the introduction to Starfleet principles as the young crew learns to pilot a starship.

Can a 12 year old watch Star Trek: Prodigy?

Yes, 12 is at or above the age we advise for Star Trek: Prodigy (7+). Pre-teens can appreciate the show's emphasis on problem-solving, teamwork, and the introduction to Starfleet principles as the young crew learns to pilot a starship.

Can a 13 year old watch Star Trek: Prodigy?

Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for Star Trek: Prodigy (7+). Teenagers may engage with the character development, the overarching mystery of the Protostar, and the deeper themes of leadership and responsibility that the show explores.

Is Star Trek: Prodigy appropriate for kids?

Star Trek: Prodigy is an animated series designed to introduce younger audiences to the Star Trek universe. Parentwise rates Star Trek: Prodigy overall as low risk (3/10), with stranger contact at 1/10 and addiction risk at 7/10.

Is Star Trek: Prodigy family friendly?

Star Trek: Prodigy is one of the lower-risk titles we rate. It follows a group of alien teenagers who discover an abandoned Starfleet ship and learn about exploration and teamwork.

Star Trek: Prodigy parents guide: what should a parent know first?

Star Trek: Prodigy is an animated series designed to introduce younger audiences to the Star Trek universe. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (1/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (7/10).

Is Star Trek: Prodigy safe for kids?

We advise Star Trek: Prodigy from age 7 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk). It follows a group of alien teenagers who discover an abandoned Starfleet ship and learn about exploration and teamwork.

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