
Dash & Lily (2020) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Opposites attract at Christmas as cynical Dash and sunny Lily trade messages and dares in a red notebook they pass back and forth around New York City.
TV-PG • 2020 • 1 season
Dash & Lily is a Netflix holiday romantic comedy series based on the novel Dash & Lily's Book of Dares by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan, following two very different teenagers — cynical, Christmas-hating Dash and relentlessly optimistic Lily — who fall for each other through a notebook of dares left in a bookshop over the holidays in New York City. It ran one season of eight episodes in 2020. The show is a genuine delight and one of… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Dash & Lily appropriate for kids?
Dash & Lily is a Netflix holiday romantic comedy series based on the novel Dash & Lily's Book of Dares by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan, following two very different teenagers — cynical, Christmas-hating Dash and relentlessly optimistic Lily — who fall for each other through a… Read more — free account
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Sex and nudity in Dash & Lily
Minimal. The central romance builds slowly toward a first kiss — the show's physical content is limited to exactly that. Langston and Benny's relationship is equally restrained. One dare involves Lily spending time at a burlesque-adjacent club which produces mild discomfort but nothing explicit. One of the cleanest romantic teen shows in this library on this dimension.
Violence and gore in Dash & Lily
Absent. No violence of any kind across the season. One of the very safest shows in this library on this dimension — the closest thing to conflict is Dash's emotional prickliness and Lily's social naivety producing some awkward situations. Completely appropriate for all ages.
Language in Dash & Lily
Mild. A few mild expletives appear across the season — nothing strong or sustained. Dash's cynical worldview produces some sharper language than Lily's optimism, but always within TV-PG parameters. Not a meaningful content concern across the season.
Mature themes in Dash & Lily
Light and warmly handled. The show's most substantive mature theme is emotional vulnerability — both Dash and Lily have built protective shells (his cynicism, her relentless cheerfulness) that prevent genuine connection, and the notebook forces them to be honest in a way they haven't managed in person. Dash's parents' divorce and his complicated feelings about Christmas and family give him genuine emotional depth that the show handles with real care. Episode 5 features a teen house party where drinking occurs …
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Is Dash & Lily appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Dash & Lily is best for ages 11+. It's rated TV-PG. Dash & Lily is a Netflix holiday romantic comedy series based on the novel Dash & Lily's Book of Dares by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan, following two very different teenagers — cynical, Christmas-hating Dash and…
What age rating does Dash & Lily have?
Dash & Lily is rated TV-PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 11+.
What is Dash & Lily about?
Dash & Lily is a Netflix holiday romantic comedy series based on the novel Dash & Lily's Book of Dares by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan, following two very different teenagers — cynical, Christmas-hating Dash and relentlessly optimistic Lily — who fall for each other through a notebook of dares left in a bookshop…
How many seasons does Dash & Lily have?
Dash & Lily has 1 season covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.
Is there sex or nudity in Dash & Lily?
Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across Dash & Lily.
How violent is Dash & Lily?
Violence isn't a standout concern across Dash & Lily per our reviewers.
Is the language in Dash & Lily appropriate for kids?
Strong language isn't flagged across Dash & Lily.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Dash & Lily?
Drug, alcohol, and smoking depictions are minimal across Dash & Lily.
What mature themes appear in Dash & Lily?
Heavy thematic material isn't a defining feature of Dash & Lily.
Where can I read the full Dash & Lily parent guide?
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