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Is Virgin River safe for your child?

Age guide

14+

We advise Virgin River from age 14 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk).

5-8
This series is not suitable for this age group due to its mature themes, complex relationships, and occasional suggestive content.
9-12
Children in this range would likely find the adult relationship drama and slow pacing unengaging, and the themes are too mature.
13-15
Teenagers might be drawn to the romantic storylines and character development, but the series includes mature themes like infidelity, domestic abuse, and complex adult relationships that require parental guidance.
16+
Older teens can follow the intricate plotlines and character arcs, appreciating the themes of community, healing, and adult romance, though some scenes may still warrant discussion.

Virgin River is an American romantic drama streaming television series. It follows Melinda 'Mel' Monroe, who moves to the remote Northern California town of Virgin River to work as a nurse practitioner and midwife, seeking a fresh start.

Age guide
14+
Overall risk
3/10
Violence
2/10
Toxic behaviour
2/10
Stranger contact
1/10
Addiction risk
7/10
Language
3/10
Influence
4/10

What parents should know

Virgin River is a drama series on Netflix centered around a nurse practitioner who moves to a small town, featuring romantic relationships and community dynamics. The show deals with mature themes such as grief, domestic violence, infidelity, and complex adult relationships. It is generally suitable for older teenagers and adults due to its content and emotional depth.

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Virgin River age rating and parents guide: common questions

What age rating is Virgin River?

Parentwise puts Virgin River at 14+. We advise Virgin River from age 14 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk). Violence scores 2/10, language 3/10, stranger contact 1/10 and addiction risk 7/10.

Can a 10 year old watch Virgin River?

Not by default: we advise Virgin River from 14+, so at 10 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. Children in this range would likely find the adult relationship drama and slow pacing unengaging, and the themes are too mature.

Can a 12 year old watch Virgin River?

Not by default: we advise Virgin River from 14+, so at 12 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. Children in this range would likely find the adult relationship drama and slow pacing unengaging, and the themes are too mature.

Can a 13 year old watch Virgin River?

Not by default: we advise Virgin River from 14+, so at 13 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. Teenagers might be drawn to the romantic storylines and character development, but the series includes mature themes like infidelity, domestic abuse, and complex adult relationships that require parental guidance.

Is Virgin River appropriate for kids?

Virgin River is a drama series on Netflix centered around a nurse practitioner who moves to a small town, featuring romantic relationships and community dynamics. Parentwise rates Virgin River overall as low risk (3/10), with stranger contact at 1/10 and addiction risk at 7/10.

Is Virgin River family friendly?

Virgin River is one of the lower-risk titles we rate. The show deals with mature themes such as grief, domestic violence, infidelity, and complex adult relationships.

Virgin River parents guide: what should a parent know first?

Virgin River is a drama series on Netflix centered around a nurse practitioner who moves to a small town, featuring romantic relationships and community dynamics. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (1/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (7/10).

Is Virgin River safe for kids?

We advise Virgin River from age 14 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk). The show deals with mature themes such as grief, domestic violence, infidelity, and complex adult relationships.

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