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Is Sweet Tooth safe for your child?
Age guide
10+
We advise Sweet Tooth from age 10 and up. Overall risk 4/10 (medium risk).
- 5-8
- Younger children might find the concept of a global pandemic and the resulting societal breakdown, along with the 'hybrid' children, confusing or anxiety-inducing.
- 9-12
- Children in this age group can generally follow the adventure of Gus and his companions, understanding the themes of friendship and overcoming adversity.
- 13-15
- Teenagers can engage with the deeper social commentary on prejudice against the hybrids and the moral dilemmas faced by characters in a post-apocalyptic world.
- 16+
- Older viewers can appreciate the nuanced character development and explore the allegorical aspects of the series, such as humanity's relationship with nature and fear of the unknown.
A post-apocalyptic fairy tale about a hybrid boy, Gus, who is part deer, as he navigates a world ravaged by a deadly virus and the rise of hybrid children. He embarks on a journey to find his mother, encountering both danger and unexpected allies.
- Age guide
- 10+
- Overall risk
- 4/10
- Violence
- 4/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 2/10
- Stranger contact
- 1/10
- Addiction risk
- 8/10
- Language
- 2/10
- Influence
- 7/10
What parents should know
Sweet Tooth is a post-apocalyptic fantasy series featuring a world where 'hybrid' children are born following a global pandemic. While it has a heartwarming tone, it deals with mature themes such as survival, prejudice, and violence. Parental guidance is recommended due to some intense scenes and complex emotional content.
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- The age-by-age verdict
What we advise for under 8, 8-12 and 13+ - our age guide for Sweet Tooth is 10+, and the answer changes with your child's age. - The one setting to change tonight
The exact Sweet Tooth setting that cuts the most risk, with the steps to find it. - What to say
Word-for-word openers for talking about Sweet Tooth without a row. - Red flags to watch for
The signals in Sweet Tooth that mean it is time to step in.
Sweet Tooth age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is Sweet Tooth?
Parentwise puts Sweet Tooth at 10+. We advise Sweet Tooth from age 10 and up. Overall risk 4/10 (medium risk). Violence scores 4/10, language 2/10, stranger contact 1/10 and addiction risk 8/10.
Can a 10 year old watch Sweet Tooth?
Yes, 10 is at or above the age we advise for Sweet Tooth (10+). Children in this age group can generally follow the adventure of Gus and his companions, understanding the themes of friendship and overcoming adversity.
Can a 12 year old watch Sweet Tooth?
Yes, 12 is at or above the age we advise for Sweet Tooth (10+). Children in this age group can generally follow the adventure of Gus and his companions, understanding the themes of friendship and overcoming adversity.
Can a 13 year old watch Sweet Tooth?
Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for Sweet Tooth (10+). Teenagers can engage with the deeper social commentary on prejudice against the hybrids and the moral dilemmas faced by characters in a post-apocalyptic world.
Is Sweet Tooth appropriate for kids?
Sweet Tooth is a post-apocalyptic fantasy series featuring a world where 'hybrid' children are born following a global pandemic. Parentwise rates Sweet Tooth overall as medium risk (4/10), with stranger contact at 1/10 and addiction risk at 8/10.
Is Sweet Tooth family friendly?
Sweet Tooth sits in the middle: fine with settings changed and an occasional check-in. While it has a heartwarming tone, it deals with mature themes such as survival, prejudice, and violence.
Sweet Tooth parents guide: what should a parent know first?
Sweet Tooth is a post-apocalyptic fantasy series featuring a world where 'hybrid' children are born following a global pandemic. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (1/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (8/10).
Is Sweet Tooth safe for kids?
We advise Sweet Tooth from age 10 and up. Overall risk 4/10 (medium risk). While it has a heartwarming tone, it deals with mature themes such as survival, prejudice, and violence.
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