
Keep Breathing (2022) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
When a small plane crashes in the middle of the Canadian wilderness, a lone survivor must battle the elements — and her personal demons — to stay alive.
TV-MA • 2022 • 1 season
Keep Breathing follows a woman struggling to survive alone in the wilderness after a plane crash. The series is rated TV-MA primarily for its mature, psychological themes, depictions of injury, and some strong language. While the violence is not pervasive, the opening episode features a frantic plane crash and brief but bloody injuries. Sexual content is limited to non-graphic flashbacks, and the main source of distress is the intense… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Keep Breathing appropriate for kids?
Keep Breathing follows a woman struggling to survive alone in the wilderness after a plane crash. The series is rated TV-MA primarily for its mature, psychological themes, depictions of injury, and some strong language. While the violence is not pervasive, the opening episode… Read more — free account
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Sex and nudity in Keep Breathing
Some mild sexual content appears in flashbacks. This includes kissing and making out, a scene implying sex with a woman in a bra and a man's bare back shown briefly, and Liv stripping to her underwear and sports bra to swim. No explicit nudity is shown.
Violence and gore in Keep Breathing
The series contains moderate to strong violence, primarily focused on the aftermath of the plane crash and Liv's injuries. This includes graphic depictions of impalement with metal rods and significant blood spurting. The claustrophobic ordeal of the plane sinking and near-drowning are also intense.
Language in Keep Breathing
Profanity is moderate, with occasional use of 'fuck' and other strong curse words, typically in moments of stress or anger, both in Liv's present-day struggle and in flashbacks.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Keep Breathing
Mild depictions of alcohol consumption occur in flashbacks, primarily showing characters drinking wine or cocktails at social gatherings. There is no significant focus on drug use or addiction within the main narrative or flashbacks.
Mature themes in Keep Breathing
Intense themes of survival, abandonment, grief, and psychological trauma are central to the series. Flashbacks explore Liv's complex relationship with her emotionally distant mother, her father's abandonment, and the emotional toll of past relationships, including an unexpected pregnancy and abortion. Liv experiences hallucinations and struggles with her mental state under extreme duress.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Keep Breathing appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Keep Breathing is best for ages 17+. It's rated TV-MA. Keep Breathing follows a woman struggling to survive alone in the wilderness after a plane crash. The series is rated TV-MA primarily for its mature, psychological themes, depictions of injury, and some strong language…
What age rating does Keep Breathing have?
Keep Breathing is rated TV-MA. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 17+.
What is Keep Breathing about?
Keep Breathing follows a woman struggling to survive alone in the wilderness after a plane crash. The series is rated TV-MA primarily for its mature, psychological themes, depictions of injury, and some strong language. While the violence is not pervasive, the opening episode features a frantic plane crash and brief…
How many seasons does Keep Breathing have?
Keep Breathing has 1 season covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.
Is there sex or nudity in Keep Breathing?
Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across Keep Breathing.
How violent is Keep Breathing?
Violence isn't a standout concern across Keep Breathing per our reviewers.
Is the language in Keep Breathing appropriate for kids?
Strong language isn't flagged across Keep Breathing.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Keep Breathing?
Drug, alcohol, and smoking depictions are minimal across Keep Breathing.
What mature themes appear in Keep Breathing?
Heavy thematic material isn't a defining feature of Keep Breathing.
Where can I read the full Keep Breathing parent guide?
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