It's Okay to Not Be Okay (2020) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Desperate to escape from his emotional baggage and the heavy responsibility he’s had all his life, a psychiatric ward worker begins to heal with help from the unexpected – a woman who writes fairy tales but doesn’t believe in them.
TV-MA • 2020 • 1 season
Despite its romantic comedy and fairy-tale elements, 'It's Okay to Not Be Okay' earns its mature rating primarily for its intense and complex thematic content. The series centers on characters healing from profound childhood trauma, including witnessing a parent's murder and surviving severe emotional and physical abuse from parents. Scenes of psychological distress are frequent and sometimes frightening, with depictions of PTSD, panic… Sign up for the full guide
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Is It's Okay to Not Be Okay appropriate for kids?
Despite its romantic comedy and fairy-tale elements, 'It's Okay to Not Be Okay' earns its mature rating primarily for its intense and complex thematic content. The series centers on characters healing from profound childhood trauma, including witnessing a parent's murder and… Read more — free account
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Sex and nudity in It's Okay to Not Be Okay
Sexual content is implied rather than explicit, with some passionate kissing scenes and suggestions of intimacy. A female character frequently makes overt sexual propositions, and there are scenes where characters wake up together with clothing on the floor, implying sex without depicting it. There is also a brief scene of a mental patient exposing himself (censored).
Violence and gore in It's Okay to Not Be Okay
The season contains strong, often disturbing, depictions of violence. This includes flashbacks to attempted strangulation of a child, graphic imagery of a bloodied knife wound, and characters in mental distress lashing out physically. There are also scenes of characters being physically restrained and psychological violence related to past trauma.
Language in It's Okay to Not Be Okay
Frequent use of moderate to strong profanity is present throughout the season, including words like 'shit,' 'bitch,' 'damn,' and occasional uses of 'fuck.' Characters use expletives to express frustration, anger, or as part of their casual speech, particularly Ko Mun-yeong.
Mature themes in It's Okay to Not Be Okay
The core of the series revolves around severe themes of childhood trauma, mental health disorders (including autism, PTSD, and antisocial personality disorder), physical and emotional abuse, abandonment, and grief. Characters grapple with deeply unsettling pasts, featuring parental neglect and murder, which are central to the plot development.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is It's Okay to Not Be Okay appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests It's Okay to Not Be Okay is best for ages 17+. It's rated TV-MA. Despite its romantic comedy and fairy-tale elements, 'It's Okay to Not Be Okay' earns its mature rating primarily for its intense and complex thematic content. The series centers on characters healing from profound…
What age rating does It's Okay to Not Be Okay have?
It's Okay to Not Be Okay is rated TV-MA. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 17+.
What is It's Okay to Not Be Okay about?
Despite its romantic comedy and fairy-tale elements, 'It's Okay to Not Be Okay' earns its mature rating primarily for its intense and complex thematic content. The series centers on characters healing from profound childhood trauma, including witnessing a parent's murder and surviving severe emotional and physical…
How many seasons does It's Okay to Not Be Okay have?
It's Okay to Not Be Okay has 1 season covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.
Is there sex or nudity in It's Okay to Not Be Okay?
Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across It's Okay to Not Be Okay.
How violent is It's Okay to Not Be Okay?
Violence isn't a standout concern across It's Okay to Not Be Okay per our reviewers.
Is the language in It's Okay to Not Be Okay appropriate for kids?
Strong language isn't flagged across It's Okay to Not Be Okay.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in It's Okay to Not Be Okay?
Drug, alcohol, and smoking depictions are minimal across It's Okay to Not Be Okay.
What mature themes appear in It's Okay to Not Be Okay?
Heavy thematic material isn't a defining feature of It's Okay to Not Be Okay.
Where can I read the full It's Okay to Not Be Okay parent guide?
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