Daria (1997) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Name: Daria
Rating: 8.2

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

After moving to a new town with her stressed-out parents and relentlessly popular little sister, Daria uses her acerbic wit and keen powers of observation to contend with the mind-numbingly ridiculous world of Lawndale High.

TV-PG • 1997 • 5 seasons

8.2

600+

Average rating by Bontent members

Age

10+

This TV-PG animated satire earns its rating mainly through sustained sarcasm, social cruelty, adolescent insecurity, and mature discussions of conformity, popularity, body image, family strain, and romantic relationships. Potentially upsetting incidents include a fatal accident, a heart attack, a dangerous snowstorm, a football injury, a house fire, paintball combat, and an exploding stage effect, although the supplied evidence does… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Tracy Grandstaff

Wendy Hoopes

Julián Rebolledo

Marc Thompson

Alvaro J. Gonzalez

Jessica Cydnee Jackson

Janie Mertz

Geoffrey Arend

Sarah Drew

John Worth Lynn, Jr.

Ashley Albert

Wes Spencer

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

Substances None 0/10

Language Moderate 4/10

Sex/Nudity Strong 6/10

Violence/Gore Intense 10/10

Mature Themes Intense 10/10

Sex and nudity in Daria

Sexual content is largely absent from the supplied evidence. Mild romantic material includes Kevin flirting with Quinn and Daria's crush on Trent, while the modeling and cosmetic-surgery stories focus more on appearance than sexuality.

Violence and gore in Daria

The class becomes endangered in an unexpected snowstorm, Kevin suffers a football injury, and a kitchen accident causes a house fire that displaces the Morgendorffers. A dream murder mystery and stories about tortured supernatural figures add comic or imaginary menace without evidence of graphic imagery.

Language in Daria

No specific profanity is documented in the supplied episode descriptions. The season's verbal edge instead comes from Daria's recurring sarcasm, ridicule, and cynical remarks about classmates and adults.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Daria

No drug, alcohol, or tobacco use is identified in the supplied season material. The hotel, business trip, warehouse store, and therapy-spa settings do not by themselves establish substance content.

Mature themes in Daria

The season covers school commercialization, body-size standards, strikes, community service, dating expectations, family conflict, scholarship competition, and anxiety about the future. Daria's fixation on a large carton in the finale leads into more personal emotional material concerning her past and family life.

Scary moments in Daria

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Daria 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 Daria appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Daria is best for ages 10+. It's rated TV-PG. This TV-PG animated satire earns its rating mainly through sustained sarcasm, social cruelty, adolescent insecurity, and mature discussions of conformity, popularity, body image, family strain, and romantic…

What age rating does Daria have?

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

What is Daria about?

How many seasons does Daria have?

Daria has 5 seasons covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.

Is there sex or nudity in Daria?

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

How violent is Daria?

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

Is the language in Daria appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across Daria.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Daria?