Kenan (2021) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

The recently widowed host of Atlanta's No. 2 morning show struggles to balance his job and his young daughters despite all the “help” he gets from his grifter father-in-law and his brother/assistant/manager/house guest.

TV-PG • 2021 • 2 seasons

Age

10+

Beloved Saturday Night Live cast and NBC family member, the irresistibly funny Kenan Thompson stars in a new family comedy that delivers on his undeniably charming and wondrously magnetic personality. In the series, Kenan strives to be a super dad to his...

Cast

Kenan Thompson

Chris Redd

Don Johnson

Kimrie Lewis

Dani Lane

Dannah Lane

Taylor Louderman

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Is Kenan appropriate for kids?

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Substances None 0/10

Language Mild 2/10

Sex/Nudity Mild 2/10

Violence/Gore Strong 6/10

Mature Themes Intense 8/10

Sex and nudity in Kenan

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

Violence and gore in Kenan

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

Language in Kenan

The season contains no strong profanity or vulgarity. Dialogue focuses on comedic wordplay, sarcasm, and mild insults typical of a family sitcom. Instances of teasing and verbal arguments occur between characters as they navigate work pressures and personal rivalries.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Kenan

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

Mature themes in Kenan

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

Scary moments in Kenan

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Kenan 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 Kenan appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Kenan is best for ages 10+. It's rated TV-PG. Beloved Saturday Night Live cast and NBC family member, the irresistibly funny Kenan Thompson stars in a new family comedy that delivers on his undeniably charming and wondrously magnetic personality. In the series…

What age rating does Kenan have?

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

What is Kenan about?

How many seasons does Kenan have?

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

Is there sex or nudity in Kenan?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across Kenan.

How violent is Kenan?

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

Is the language in Kenan appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across Kenan.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Kenan?