Better Things (2016) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Sam Fox is a single, working actor with no filter trying to raise her three daughters – Max, Frankie and Duke – in Los Angeles. She is mom, dad, referee and the cops.
TV-14 • 2016 • 5 seasons
Better Things is an emotionally intimate comedy-drama about Sam Fox, a working actress raising three daughters while caring for an aging mother and trying to keep hold of her own identity. It is not graphically explicit, but it is deeply adult in language, emotional candor, and conversations about parenting, sex, aging, illness, and loneliness.
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Is Better Things appropriate for kids?
Better Things is an emotionally intimate comedy-drama about Sam Fox, a working actress raising three daughters while caring for an aging mother and trying to keep hold of her own identity. It is not graphically explicit, but it is deeply adult in language, emotional candor, and… Read more — free account
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Sex and nudity in Better Things
Sexual content is usually implied or discussed rather than depicted. Episodes include dating, awkward intimacy, sexual references, body humor, and adult relationship talk, but little graphic visual sexual content.
Violence and gore in Better Things
Physical violence is minimal. The show is emotionally intense rather than physically dangerous, with conflict usually expressed through family arguments, resentment, or exhaustion.
Language in Better Things
Strong profanity appears regularly and casually throughout the season. The language is part of the show's naturalistic family rhythm, especially during arguments, exhaustion, and comic irritation.
Mature themes in Better Things
The mature content comes from emotional realism: single parenting, divorce, aging, mortality, loneliness, illness, generational conflict, motherhood, financial stress, identity, and the difficulty of caring for both children and aging parents. The tone is funny but often raw.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Better Things appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Better Things is best for ages 16+. It's rated TV-14. Better Things is an emotionally intimate comedy-drama about Sam Fox, a working actress raising three daughters while caring for an aging mother and trying to keep hold of her own identity. It is not graphically…
What age rating does Better Things have?
Better Things is rated TV-14. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 16+.
What is Better Things about?
Better Things is an emotionally intimate comedy-drama about Sam Fox, a working actress raising three daughters while caring for an aging mother and trying to keep hold of her own identity. It is not graphically explicit, but it is deeply adult in language, emotional candor, and conversations about parenting, sex…
How many seasons does Better Things have?
Better Things has 5 seasons covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.
Is there sex or nudity in Better Things?
Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across Better Things.
How violent is Better Things?
Violence isn't a standout concern across Better Things per our reviewers.
Is the language in Better Things appropriate for kids?
Strong language isn't flagged across Better Things.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Better Things?
Drug, alcohol, and smoking depictions are minimal across Better Things.
What mature themes appear in Better Things?
Heavy thematic material isn't a defining feature of Better Things.
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