Outlander Parents Guide: Why You Shouldn't Let Kids Watch
Starz's Outlander, adapted from Diana Gabaldon's fantasy book series, has gained popularity as a historical drama. Featuring strong performances by Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe, it combines time travel with 18th-century Scottish history, making it appealing on streaming platforms.
Rating and Audience Suitability
The series is rated TV-MA in the United States, indicating it's unsuitable for young viewers. Despite its portrayal of historical events like the Jacobite Rebellion, the Battle of Culloden, and Highlander life, it also includes explicit violence and gore.
Some scenes contain bloody violence and mature themes that may be inappropriate even for sensitive adults.
International Ratings and Content Concerns
- Rated R in most major countries.
- Other ratings include R18 in New Zealand, 18+ in the UK, Thailand, Canada, South Africa, and Russia, and 19+ in South Korea.
Rating Criteria
Mature ratings are assigned due to elements like crude language, sexual content, and violence, making it unsuitable for children.
Author's note: Despite its engaging historical and fantasy elements, Outlander is rated for mature audiences and is not appropriate for children.