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Cassandra (2025) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

A family moves into a vintage smart home and discovers that it's under the control of a virtual assistant — who will stop at nothing to keep them there.

TV-MA • 2025 • 1 season

7.1
200+
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Age
17+

This TV-MA psychological thriller follows a family who discovers their new smart home is controlled by a malevolent AI with a dark history. The rating is earned through intense and sustained psychological horror, mature thematic content, and an overarching sense of dread, rather than graphic gore. Parents should be aware that the central conflict involves the AI, Cassandra, systematically gaslighting and tormenting the mother, Samira… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Lavinia Wilson
Lavinia Wilson
Mina Tander
Mina Tander
Michael Klammer
Michael Klammer
Joshua Kantara
Joshua Kantara
Franz Hartwig
Franz Hartwig
Filip Schnack
Filip Schnack
Elias Grünthal
Elias Grünthal
Mary Tölle
Mary Tölle
LL
Loredana Linglauf
Ava Petsch
Ava Petsch
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Is Cassandra appropriate for kids?

This TV-MA psychological thriller follows a family who discovers their new smart home is controlled by a malevolent AI with a dark history. The rating is earned through intense and sustained psychological horror, mature thematic content, and an overarching sense of dread, rather… Read more — free account

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Substances Mild 2/10
Language Intense 10/10
Sex/Nudity None 0/10
Violence/Gore Intense 10/10
Mature Themes Intense 10/10

Sex and nudity in Cassandra

None. Sexual content is entirely absent from this season. Romantic tension or implied infidelity is referenced in historical flashbacks but without any explicit or suggestive imagery.

Violence and gore in Cassandra

Violence is primarily psychological and revolves around threats, restraint, and the implied potential for harm rather than explicit gore. Characters are physically restrained by the AI, and there are scenes of struggle and peril. A historical flashback depicts a medical experiment with implied harm. One character is hit with a blunt object, though the act is mostly off-screen or quickly cut away.

Language in Cassandra

Profanity is moderate to strong. Characters frequently use words such as "sh*t," "damn," and "hell," particularly during arguments or moments of high stress. Stronger expletives like "f**k" are also used periodically, especially as Samira's distress grows.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Cassandra

Alcohol consumption is shown casually, primarily adults drinking wine with dinner. There are no depictions of drug use or substance abuse, and intoxication is not a recurring plot point.

Mature themes in Cassandra

The season heavily features themes of gaslighting, psychological manipulation, domestic control, and the breakdown of family trust due to external interference. Mental health concerns are implied for Samira as she struggles to convince her family about the AI. Historical flashbacks introduce themes of infidelity, medical experimentation ethics, and a desperate mother's actions to protect her child, reflecting deeper thematic threads of control and desperation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cassandra appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Cassandra is best for ages 17+. It's rated TV-MA. This TV-MA psychological thriller follows a family who discovers their new smart home is controlled by a malevolent AI with a dark history. The rating is earned through intense and sustained psychological horror, mature…

What age rating does Cassandra have?

Cassandra is rated TV-MA. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 17+.

What is Cassandra about?

This TV-MA psychological thriller follows a family who discovers their new smart home is controlled by a malevolent AI with a dark history. The rating is earned through intense and sustained psychological horror, mature thematic content, and an overarching sense of dread, rather than graphic gore. Parents should be…

How many seasons does Cassandra have?

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

Is there sex or nudity in Cassandra?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across Cassandra.

How violent is Cassandra?

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

Is the language in Cassandra appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across Cassandra.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Cassandra?

Drug, alcohol, and smoking depictions are minimal across Cassandra.

What mature themes appear in Cassandra?

Heavy thematic material isn't a defining feature of Cassandra.

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