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Cristela (2014) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

In her sixth year of law school, Cristela is finally on the brink of landing her first big (unpaid) internship at a prestigious law firm. The only problem is that her pursuit of success is more ambitious than her traditional Mexican-American family thinks is appropriate.

TV-PG • 2014 • 1 season

Age
10+

Cristela is a traditional multi-camera sitcom that follows a law school graduate juggling an unpaid internship with the pressures of her tight-knit, traditional family. The series is rated TV-PG primarily for mild language, mild suggestive innuendo, and themes involving generational conflict and cultural stereotypes. Viewers should be aware of frequent, though comedic, references to racial insensitivity and workplace bias, which serve… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Cristela Alonzo
Cristela Alonzo
Maria Canals-Barrera
Maria Canals-Barrera
Carlos Ponce
Carlos Ponce
Terri Hoyos
Terri Hoyos
Sam McMurray
Sam McMurray
Andrew Leeds
Andrew Leeds
Justine Lupe
Justine Lupe
Isabella Day
Isabella Day
Jacob Guenther
Jacob Guenther
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Is Cristela appropriate for kids?

Cristela is a traditional multi-camera sitcom that follows a law school graduate juggling an unpaid internship with the pressures of her tight-knit, traditional family. The series is rated TV-PG primarily for mild language, mild suggestive innuendo, and themes involving… Read more — free account

Content severity in Cristela Sign up for season-by-season breakdown

Substances Moderate 4/10
Language Moderate 4/10
Sex/Nudity Moderate 4/10
Violence/Gore None 0/10
Mature Themes Strong 6/10

Sex and nudity in Cristela

Occasional mild innuendo and romantic subplots occur, typical of workplace and family comedy dynamics, but there is no graphic content.

Violence and gore in Cristela

Violence is absent, consisting only of minor physical comedy or slapstick interactions.

Language in Cristela

The dialogue contains infrequent mild profanity such as 'hell' or 'damn,' consistent with a standard TV-PG sitcom.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Cristela

Alcohol consumption is occasionally depicted in a social context, such as drinks at a party or dinner, but it is never the focus of the plot.

Mature themes in Cristela

Themes revolve around family dynamics, cultural identity, and career struggles; some episodes touch on weight-related insecurities and bullying, but these are handled with a light, comedic touch.

Scary moments in Cristela

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Cristela yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cristela appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Cristela is best for ages 10+. It's rated TV-PG. Cristela is a traditional multi-camera sitcom that follows a law school graduate juggling an unpaid internship with the pressures of her tight-knit, traditional family. The series is rated TV-PG primarily for mild…

What age rating does Cristela have?

Cristela is rated TV-PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.

What is Cristela about?

Cristela is a traditional multi-camera sitcom that follows a law school graduate juggling an unpaid internship with the pressures of her tight-knit, traditional family. The series is rated TV-PG primarily for mild language, mild suggestive innuendo, and themes involving generational conflict and cultural stereotypes…

How many seasons does Cristela have?

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

Is there sex or nudity in Cristela?

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

How violent is Cristela?

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

Is the language in Cristela appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across Cristela.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Cristela?

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

What mature themes appear in Cristela?

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

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