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First Day (2020) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

It's Hannah Bradford's first year of high school. As a transgender girl, Hannah not only has to navigate the challenges that come with starting a new school, but find the courage to live as her most authentic self.

TV-PG • 2020 • 2 seasons

Age
10+

It's Hannah Bradford's first year of high school. As a 12 year-old transgender girl, Hannah has to navigate the challenges that come with starting a new school, and find the courage to live as her most authentic self.

Cast

Evie Macdonald
Evie Macdonald
Joanne Hunt
Joanne Hunt
Brenna Harding
Brenna Harding
EL
Elena Liu
NR
Nandini Rajagopal
AD
Arwen Diamond
JE
Jackson Evans
Joe Bird
Joe Bird
EG
Ethan Gifford
MV
Max Vasquez
MM
Maddy Miotti
IB
Isabel Burmester
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Is First Day appropriate for kids?

It's Hannah Bradford's first year of high school. As a 12 year-old transgender girl, Hannah has to navigate the challenges that come with starting a new school, and find the courage to live as her most authentic self. Read more — free account

Content severity in First Day Sign up for season-by-season breakdown

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

Sex and nudity in First Day

No explicit sexual content or nudity. Crushes, dating, flirting, jealousy, and romantic embarrassment may recur.

Violence and gore in First Day

Minimal-to-mild violence; slapstick, sports mishaps, pranks, or comic accidents may occur.

Language in First Day

The season contains no strong profanity or coarse language. Verbal conflict is limited to mild schoolyard insults, sarcasm, and instances of teasing between peers. Most tense scenes focus on arguments and emotional honesty rather than offensive terminology.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in First Day

No prominent substance use; occasional party or older-teen settings may be referenced lightly.

Mature themes in First Day

Moderate tween/teen themes of friendship, identity, independence, peer pressure, jealousy, popularity, honesty, and responsibility.

Scary moments in First Day

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for First Day 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 First Day appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests First Day is best for ages 10+. It's rated TV-PG. It's Hannah Bradford's first year of high school. As a 12 year-old transgender girl, Hannah has to navigate the challenges that come with starting a new school, and find the courage to live as her most authentic self.

What age rating does First Day have?

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

What is First Day about?

It's Hannah Bradford's first year of high school. As a 12 year-old transgender girl, Hannah has to navigate the challenges that come with starting a new school, and find the courage to live as her most authentic self.

How many seasons does First Day have?

First Day has 2 seasons covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.

Is there sex or nudity in First Day?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across First Day.

How violent is First Day?

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

Is the language in First Day appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across First Day.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in First Day?

Drug, alcohol, and smoking depictions are minimal across First Day.

What mature themes appear in First Day?

Heavy thematic material isn't a defining feature of First Day.

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