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Is The Good Place safe for your child?
Age guide
13+
We advise The Good Place from age 13 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk).
- 5-8
- This show is not suitable for this age group due to its complex philosophical themes and mature humor.
- 9-12
- The intricate plot and abstract concepts of morality are likely too advanced for most children in this age range to fully grasp.
- 13-15
- Teenagers may begin to appreciate the clever writing and comedic elements, but the discussions of ethics and the afterlife require a certain level of maturity.
- 16+
- Older teens can engage with the show's deep philosophical questions, character development, and sophisticated humor, making it a thought-provoking experience.
This philosophical comedy follows Eleanor Shellstrop, who wakes up in the afterlife believing she's been mistakenly sent to the 'Good Place' and tries to hide her past. It explores ethical dilemmas, moral philosophy, and what it means to be a good person.
- Age guide
- 13+
- Overall risk
- 3/10
- Violence
- 1/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 2/10
- Stranger contact
- 1/10
- Addiction risk
- 8/10
- Language
- 3/10
- Influence
- 7/10
What parents should know
The Good Place is a TV-14 rated comedy series on Netflix that delves into complex philosophical and ethical themes. Its mature humor, language, and intricate plot make it most suitable for older teenagers and adults. Parents should use Netflix's maturity settings to restrict access for younger viewers and be prepared to discuss the show's deeper concepts with older children.
What to do about The Good Place
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- The age-by-age verdict
What we advise for under 8, 8-12 and 13+ - our age guide for The Good Place is 13+, and the answer changes with your child's age. - The one setting to change tonight
The exact The Good Place setting that cuts the most risk, with the steps to find it. - What to say
Word-for-word openers for talking about The Good Place without a row. - Red flags to watch for
The signals in The Good Place that mean it is time to step in.
The Good Place age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is The Good Place?
Parentwise puts The Good Place at 13+. We advise The Good Place from age 13 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk). Violence scores 1/10, language 3/10, stranger contact 1/10 and addiction risk 8/10.
Can a 10 year old watch The Good Place?
Not by default: we advise The Good Place from 13+, so at 10 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. The intricate plot and abstract concepts of morality are likely too advanced for most children in this age range to fully grasp.
Can a 12 year old watch The Good Place?
Not by default: we advise The Good Place from 13+, so at 12 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. The intricate plot and abstract concepts of morality are likely too advanced for most children in this age range to fully grasp.
Can a 13 year old watch The Good Place?
Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for The Good Place (13+). Teenagers may begin to appreciate the clever writing and comedic elements, but the discussions of ethics and the afterlife require a certain level of maturity.
Is The Good Place appropriate for kids?
The Good Place is a TV-14 rated comedy series on Netflix that delves into complex philosophical and ethical themes. Parentwise rates The Good Place overall as low risk (3/10), with stranger contact at 1/10 and addiction risk at 8/10.
Is The Good Place family friendly?
The Good Place is one of the lower-risk titles we rate. Its mature humor, language, and intricate plot make it most suitable for older teenagers and adults.
The Good Place parents guide: what should a parent know first?
The Good Place is a TV-14 rated comedy series on Netflix that delves into complex philosophical and ethical themes. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (1/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (8/10).
Is The Good Place safe for kids?
We advise The Good Place from age 13 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk). Its mature humor, language, and intricate plot make it most suitable for older teenagers and adults.
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