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

Name: Faking It
Rating: 6.7

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

A romantic comedy about two best friends who love each other -- in slightly different ways. After numerous failed attempts to become popular, the girls are mistakenly outed as lesbians, which launches them to instant celebrity status. Seduced by their newfound fame, Karma and Amy decide to keep up their romantic ruse.

TV-14 • 2014 • 3 seasons

6.7

100+

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Age

Faking It is an MTV teen comedy following best friends Amy and Karma, who fake being a couple for social popularity — until Amy realises her feelings are real. Three seasons, 36 episodes, 2014–2016. For parents: TV-14 is accurate and appropriate from age 14+. Warmer and lighter than typical MTV content. Moderate frank teen sexual dialogue; LGBTQ+ relationships (including Amy's bisexuality and Lauren's intersex identity) handled with… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Rita Volk

Katie Stevens

Gregg Sulkin

Bailey De Young

Michael J. Willett

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Is Faking It appropriate for kids?

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Substances Intense 10/10

Language Strong 6/10

Sex/Nudity Intense 10/10

Violence/Gore None 0/10

Mature Themes Intense 10/10

Sex and nudity in Faking It

Moderate. Teen sexual relationships — including same-sex relationships — are depicted with MTV cable frankness. The Amy/Karma dynamic involves real romantic tension and some physical scenes. Lauren's intersex storyline is handled with sensitivity and medical accuracy. Appropriate from age 14+.

Violence and gore in Faking It

Absent. A romantic comedy — no violent content. Appropriate for all ages on this dimension.

Language in Faking It

Low to moderate. MTV standards — some strong language, less than most MTV teen content. The show's tone is warmer and lighter than typical MTV drama. Not a primary content concern.

Mature themes in Faking It

Faking It is an MTV teen comedy set at a fictional Austin high school where LGBTQ+ students are the cool kids and the premise — two straight best friends fake being a couple for popularity — immediately reverses when Amy realises her feelings are not fake at all. The show is warmer and more genuinely invested in its LGBTQ+ characters than typical MTV fare: Amy's journey toward understanding and accepting her own sexuality is handled with real emotional care, and Lauren's intersex storyline (Season 2 onward) is one…

Scary moments in Faking It

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Faking It 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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Is Faking It appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Faking It is best for ages 8+. It's rated TV-14. Faking It is an MTV teen comedy following best friends Amy and Karma, who fake being a couple for social popularity — until Amy realises her feelings are real. Three seasons, 36 episodes, 2014–2016. For parents: TV-14…

What age rating does Faking It have?

Faking It is rated TV-14. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 8+.

What is Faking It about?

How many seasons does Faking It have?

Faking It has 3 seasons covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.

Is there sex or nudity in Faking It?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across Faking It.

How violent is Faking It?

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

Is the language in Faking It appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across Faking It.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Faking It?