Babylon Berlin (2017) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Beneath the decadence of 1929 Berlin, lies an underworld city of sin. Police investigator Gereon Rath has been transferred from Cologne to the epicenter of political and social changes in the Golden Twenties.
TV-MA • 2017 • 4 seasons
Babylon Berlin is a stylish but very mature Weimar-era crime and spy drama. Parents should expect regular adult content: pornography investigations, prostitution, nudity, sexual coercion, murder-scene photography, gunfights, suicide, political violence, addiction, smoking, and heavy drinking in nightlife settings. The language is relatively restrained, but the sexual content, violence, drug dependence, and moral corruption make this an… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Babylon Berlin appropriate for kids?
Babylon Berlin is a stylish but very mature Weimar-era crime and spy drama. Parents should expect regular adult content: pornography investigations, prostitution, nudity, sexual coercion, murder-scene photography, gunfights, suicide, political violence, addiction, smoking, and… Read more — free account
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Sex and nudity in Babylon Berlin
Sexual content is frequent and mature: pornography, nudity, prostitution, coercive situations, exploitation, and adult nightlife.
Violence and gore in Babylon Berlin
Violence includes shootings, fights, murder-scene imagery, suicide, torture or intimidation, riots, organized crime, and political violence.
Language in Babylon Berlin
Language is comparatively mild for a TV-MA crime drama, though threats, insults, and tense adult conversations occur.
Mature themes in Babylon Berlin
The tone is dark, morally compromised, and historically heavy, with corruption, trauma, poverty, extremism, addiction, and social decay.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Babylon Berlin appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Babylon Berlin is best for ages 17+. It's rated TV-MA. Babylon Berlin is a stylish but very mature Weimar-era crime and spy drama. Parents should expect regular adult content: pornography investigations, prostitution, nudity, sexual coercion, murder-scene photography…
What age rating does Babylon Berlin have?
Babylon Berlin is rated TV-MA. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 17+.
What is Babylon Berlin about?
Babylon Berlin is a stylish but very mature Weimar-era crime and spy drama. Parents should expect regular adult content: pornography investigations, prostitution, nudity, sexual coercion, murder-scene photography, gunfights, suicide, political violence, addiction, smoking, and heavy drinking in nightlife settings. The…
How many seasons does Babylon Berlin have?
Babylon Berlin has 4 seasons covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.
Is there sex or nudity in Babylon Berlin?
Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across Babylon Berlin.
How violent is Babylon Berlin?
Violence isn't a standout concern across Babylon Berlin per our reviewers.
Is the language in Babylon Berlin appropriate for kids?
Strong language isn't flagged across Babylon Berlin.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Babylon Berlin?
Drug, alcohol, and smoking depictions are minimal across Babylon Berlin.
What mature themes appear in Babylon Berlin?
Heavy thematic material isn't a defining feature of Babylon Berlin.
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