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Is Ted Lasso safe for your child?
Age guide
13+
We advise Ted Lasso from age 13 and up. Overall risk 4/10 (medium risk).
- 5-8
- This age group is generally too young for Ted Lasso due to its mature themes and complex dialogue, which would likely go over their heads.
- 9-12
- Pre-teens might enjoy the comedic elements and sports storyline of Ted Lasso, but may not fully grasp the nuanced adult relationships or mental health discussions.
- 13-15
- Teenagers in this range can appreciate the humor and character development in Ted Lasso, and begin to understand the show's exploration of mental health, divorce, and complex friendships.
- 16+
- Older teens can fully engage with Ted Lasso's sophisticated writing, appreciating its positive messages about empathy, leadership, and navigating life's challenges, including themes of anxiety and depression.
An optimistic American football coach is unexpectedly hired to manage a struggling English soccer team, despite having no experience in the sport. The series is a heartwarming comedy about kindness, resilience, and building community.
- Age guide
- 13+
- Overall risk
- 4/10
- Violence
- 1/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 3/10
- Stranger contact
- 2/10
- Addiction risk
- 8/10
- Language
- 5/10
- Influence
- 8/10
What parents should know
Ted Lasso is a critically acclaimed comedy series on Apple TV+ known for its optimistic tone and exploration of mature themes. While it promotes positive messages about kindness and teamwork, it is rated TV-MA due to frequent strong language and discussions of adult issues like divorce, anxiety, and depression. Parents should be aware of these elements and consider co-viewing or discussing the content with their teenagers.
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Ted Lasso age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is Ted Lasso?
Parentwise puts Ted Lasso at 13+. We advise Ted Lasso from age 13 and up. Overall risk 4/10 (medium risk). Violence scores 1/10, language 5/10, stranger contact 2/10 and addiction risk 8/10.
Can a 10 year old watch Ted Lasso?
Not by default: we advise Ted Lasso from 13+, so at 10 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. Pre-teens might enjoy the comedic elements and sports storyline of Ted Lasso, but may not fully grasp the nuanced adult relationships or mental health discussions.
Can a 12 year old watch Ted Lasso?
Not by default: we advise Ted Lasso from 13+, so at 12 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. Pre-teens might enjoy the comedic elements and sports storyline of Ted Lasso, but may not fully grasp the nuanced adult relationships or mental health discussions.
Can a 13 year old watch Ted Lasso?
Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for Ted Lasso (13+). Teenagers in this range can appreciate the humor and character development in Ted Lasso, and begin to understand the show's exploration of mental health, divorce, and complex friendships.
Is Ted Lasso appropriate for kids?
Ted Lasso is a critically acclaimed comedy series on Apple TV+ known for its optimistic tone and exploration of mature themes. Parentwise rates Ted Lasso overall as medium risk (4/10), with stranger contact at 2/10 and addiction risk at 8/10.
Is Ted Lasso family friendly?
Ted Lasso sits in the middle: fine with settings changed and an occasional check-in. While it promotes positive messages about kindness and teamwork, it is rated TV-MA due to frequent strong language and discussions of adult issues like divorce, anxiety, and depression.
Ted Lasso parents guide: what should a parent know first?
Ted Lasso is a critically acclaimed comedy series on Apple TV+ known for its optimistic tone and exploration of mature themes. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (2/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (8/10).
Is Ted Lasso safe for kids?
We advise Ted Lasso from age 13 and up. Overall risk 4/10 (medium risk). While it promotes positive messages about kindness and teamwork, it is rated TV-MA due to frequent strong language and discussions of adult issues like divorce, anxiety, and depression.
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