Capital (2015) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Set on a single street in South London, Capital is a portrait of a road transformed by soaring property prices: what was once the home of modest lower-middle class families, Pepys Road has been continuously gentrified into a street of multimillion pound houses. On one day, the people of this South London street all receive an anonymous postcard with the simple message 'we want what you have'. Its unsettling ripples affect every corner of the community.
TV-14 • 2015 • 1 season
Capital is a character-driven drama that examines the social and emotional fallout on a London street after residents receive mysterious, threatening postcards. The series focuses on themes of class tension, economic anxiety, and the shifting dynamics of modern neighborhood life. It is generally mild in terms of explicit content, though it explores mature interpersonal conflicts and domestic situations. The narrative is slow-paced and… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Capital appropriate for kids?
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Sex and nudity in Capital
Features brief, non-explicit scenes including a woman seen in her underwear and a married couple in bed where a hand is placed on a breast over a nightie.
Violence and gore in Capital
None. The series relies entirely on psychological tension and verbal threats rather than physical altercations.
Language in Capital
Includes mild profanity consistent with standard British television dramas.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Capital
None. While there is minor background social drinking, it is not a focus of the series.
Mature themes in Capital
Focuses on mild intense themes involving anonymous harassment and the psychological toll of being targeted by unknown individuals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Capital appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Capital is best for ages 14+. It's rated TV-14. Capital is a character-driven drama that examines the social and emotional fallout on a London street after residents receive mysterious, threatening postcards. The series focuses on themes of class tension, economic…
What age rating does Capital have?
Capital is rated TV-14. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 14+.
What is Capital about?
Capital is a character-driven drama that examines the social and emotional fallout on a London street after residents receive mysterious, threatening postcards. The series focuses on themes of class tension, economic anxiety, and the shifting dynamics of modern neighborhood life. It is generally mild in terms of…
How many seasons does Capital have?
Capital has 1 season covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.
Is there sex or nudity in Capital?
Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across Capital.
How violent is Capital?
Violence isn't a standout concern across Capital per our reviewers.
Is the language in Capital appropriate for kids?
Strong language isn't flagged across Capital.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Capital?
Drug, alcohol, and smoking depictions are minimal across Capital.
What mature themes appear in Capital?
Heavy thematic material isn't a defining feature of Capital.
Where can I read the full Capital parent guide?
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