Burning Flames (2024) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

After the fall of his kingdom and the slaughter of his family, Prince Wu Geng is forced into slavery, but fueled by grief and guided by powerful allies, he rises to challenge the mighty Yun clan and reclaim his destiny.

TV-PG • 2024 • 1 season

Age

13+

This Chinese fantasy series, based on a popular manhua, follows a prince's quest for revenge after his family is slaughtered and his kingdom destroyed. While rated TV-PG by its streaming platform, the content is more intense than is typical for that rating, featuring frequent and stylized martial arts violence, including sword fights and magical battles. The central themes are mature, revolving around war, slavery, grief, and the death… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Ren Jialun

Xing Fei

Zhu Xudan

Kevin Yan

Zhu Zhengting

Merxat

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Is Burning Flames appropriate for kids?

Content severity in Burning Flames Sign up for season-by-season breakdown

Substances Mild 2/10

Language None 0/10

Sex/Nudity Moderate 4/10

Violence/Gore Intense 10/10

Mature Themes Intense 10/10

Sex and nudity in Burning Flames

Very mild. A central romance plot includes longing glances, emotional connection, and a few chaste kisses. There is no nudity or sexual content.

Violence and gore in Burning Flames

Moderate. The series contains frequent and sustained fantasy violence, including large-scale battles, sword fights, and combat using magical abilities. Characters are frequently injured and killed, sometimes in large numbers, and major characters are in constant peril. While not graphically gory, there are depictions of death, torture (e.g., magical branding), and slavery-related cruelty.

Language in Burning Flames

The dialogue remains entirely clean throughout the season. No profanity, slurs, or coarse language are utilized, reflecting the stylized and often formal tone of the fantasy setting.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Burning Flames

Mild. Characters occasionally drink alcohol, usually depicted as wine or spirits, during meals, banquets, or social gatherings. Substance use is incidental and not a plot point, and there are no depictions of intoxication or abuse.

Mature themes in Burning Flames

Moderate. The story is built on mature themes, including the brutality of war, the subjugation and enslavement of peoples, and grief following the death of family and friends. The protagonist and his allies endure significant hardship, loss, and trauma in their rebellion against a tyrannical regime.

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Is Burning Flames appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Burning Flames is best for ages 13+. It's rated TV-PG. This Chinese fantasy series, based on a popular manhua, follows a prince's quest for revenge after his family is slaughtered and his kingdom destroyed. While rated TV-PG by its streaming platform, the content is more…

What age rating does Burning Flames have?

Burning Flames is rated TV-PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.

What is Burning Flames about?

How many seasons does Burning Flames have?

Burning Flames has 1 season covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.

Is there sex or nudity in Burning Flames?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across Burning Flames.

How violent is Burning Flames?

Violence isn't a standout concern across Burning Flames per our reviewers.

Is the language in Burning Flames appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across Burning Flames.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Burning Flames?