Below (2026) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
When a mysterious sea creature terrorizes a small Newfoundland town, a hard-bitten fisherman and his family fight to protect their close-knit community.
TV-MA • 2026 • 1 season
Below (2026) is a supernatural thriller that earns its TV-MA rating primarily through graphic depictions of violence, gore, and intense, sustained horror imagery. The series follows a Newfoundland fishing community terrorized by an aggressive sea creature, leading to high-stakes life-and-death encounters. Parents should be aware of persistent, disturbing imagery, frequent use of strong profanity, and scenes involving nudity and… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Below appropriate for kids?
Below (2026) is a supernatural thriller that earns its TV-MA rating primarily through graphic depictions of violence, gore, and intense, sustained horror imagery. The series follows a Newfoundland fishing community terrorized by an aggressive sea creature, leading to high-stakes… Read more — free account
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Sex and nudity in Below
The show contains explicit sexual content, including sustained, non-sexual full-frontal and rear male nudity shown in multiple scenes.
Violence and gore in Below
Violence is severe, featuring graphic and disturbing imagery, including gore and instances of physical trauma related to the central horror mystery.
Language in Below
The dialogue features frequent, strong profanity, including the repeated use of the F-word in tense, high-stress situations.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Below
Alcohol consumption and smoking occur frequently among the adult characters throughout the series as a means of coping with the mounting environmental crisis.
Mature themes in Below
The series focuses on intense psychological horror, including a pervasive fear of the ocean and deep-seated existential dread.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Below appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Below is best for ages 17+. It's rated TV-MA. Below (2026) is a supernatural thriller that earns its TV-MA rating primarily through graphic depictions of violence, gore, and intense, sustained horror imagery. The series follows a Newfoundland fishing community…
What age rating does Below have?
Below is rated TV-MA. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 17+.
What is Below about?
Below (2026) is a supernatural thriller that earns its TV-MA rating primarily through graphic depictions of violence, gore, and intense, sustained horror imagery. The series follows a Newfoundland fishing community terrorized by an aggressive sea creature, leading to high-stakes life-and-death encounters. Parents…
How many seasons does Below have?
Below has 1 season covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.
Is there sex or nudity in Below?
Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across Below.
How violent is Below?
Violence isn't a standout concern across Below per our reviewers.
Is the language in Below appropriate for kids?
Strong language isn't flagged across Below.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Below?
Drug, alcohol, and smoking depictions are minimal across Below.
What mature themes appear in Below?
Heavy thematic material isn't a defining feature of Below.
Where can I read the full Below parent guide?
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