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Is The Witcher safe for your child?
Age guide
16+
We advise The Witcher from age 16 and up. Overall risk 6/10 (medium risk).
- 5-8
- Children in this age range should not watch 'The Witcher' due to its mature themes, graphic violence, and sexual content.
- 9-12
- For this age group, 'The Witcher' is inappropriate given its frequent depictions of gore, intense battles, and adult situations.
- 13-15
- Teenagers here may be exposed to 'The Witcher' through peer discussion, but the series contains mature content like explicit violence, nudity, and strong language that is rated TV-MA.
- 16+
- For viewers 16 and older, 'The Witcher' offers complex fantasy narratives, but parents should be aware of its consistent mature themes, including detailed combat, magical violence, and suggestive scenes.
The Witcher is a fantasy drama series based on the book series by Andrzej Sapkowski, following the adventures of Geralt of Rivia, a monster hunter known as a Witcher. The show explores complex themes such as morality, destiny, and the struggle between good and evil, set in a richly developed world filled with magic and mythical creatures. It features intricate character relationships and a non-linear narrative that may require viewers to pay close attention to fully understand the plot and character motivations.
- Age guide
- 16+
- Overall risk
- 6/10
- Violence
- 8/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 6/10
- Stranger contact
- 2/10
- Addiction risk
- 7/10
- Language
- 6/10
- Influence
- 5/10
What parents should know
The Witcher is a fantasy drama series on Netflix rated TV-MA, indicating it is intended for mature audiences due to its graphic violence, sexual content, and strong language. Parents should utilize Netflix's profile maturity settings and parental controls to restrict access for younger viewers. Discussing the show's mature themes with older teens can help them process the content responsibly.
What to do about The Witcher
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- The age-by-age verdict
What we advise for under 8, 8-12 and 13+ - our age guide for The Witcher is 16+, and the answer changes with your child's age. - The one setting to change tonight
The exact The Witcher setting that cuts the most risk, with the steps to find it. - What to say
Word-for-word openers for talking about The Witcher without a row. - Red flags to watch for
The signals in The Witcher that mean it is time to step in.
The Witcher age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is The Witcher?
Parentwise puts The Witcher at 16+. We advise The Witcher from age 16 and up. Overall risk 6/10 (medium risk). Violence scores 8/10, language 6/10, stranger contact 2/10 and addiction risk 7/10.
Can a 10 year old watch The Witcher?
Not by default: we advise The Witcher from 16+, so at 10 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. For this age group, 'The Witcher' is inappropriate given its frequent depictions of gore, intense battles, and adult situations.
Can a 12 year old watch The Witcher?
Not by default: we advise The Witcher from 16+, so at 12 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. For this age group, 'The Witcher' is inappropriate given its frequent depictions of gore, intense battles, and adult situations.
Can a 13 year old watch The Witcher?
Not by default: we advise The Witcher from 16+, so at 13 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. Teenagers here may be exposed to 'The Witcher' through peer discussion, but the series contains mature content like explicit violence, nudity, and strong language that is rated TV-MA.
Is The Witcher appropriate for kids?
The Witcher is a fantasy drama series on Netflix rated TV-MA, indicating it is intended for mature audiences due to its graphic violence, sexual content, and strong language. Parentwise rates The Witcher overall as medium risk (6/10), with stranger contact at 2/10 and addiction risk at 7/10.
Is The Witcher family friendly?
The Witcher sits in the middle: fine with settings changed and an occasional check-in. Parents should utilize Netflix's profile maturity settings and parental controls to restrict access for younger viewers.
The Witcher parents guide: what should a parent know first?
The Witcher is a fantasy drama series on Netflix rated TV-MA, indicating it is intended for mature audiences due to its graphic violence, sexual content, and strong language. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (2/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (7/10).
Is The Witcher safe for kids?
We advise The Witcher from age 16 and up. Overall risk 6/10 (medium risk). Parents should utilize Netflix's profile maturity settings and parental controls to restrict access for younger viewers.
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