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

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

After stealing the Tesseract during the events of “Avengers: Endgame,” an alternate version of Loki is brought to the mysterious Time Variance Authority, a bureaucratic organization that exists outside of time and space and monitors the timeline. They give Loki a choice: face being erased from existence due to being a “time variant” or help fix the timeline and stop a greater threat.

TV-14 • 2021 • 2 seasons

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This Marvel series earns its TV-14 rating for sci-fi violence and complex, mature themes. The story follows a version of Loki who is forced to work for a bureaucratic time-policing agency, exploring heady concepts of free will, identity, and determinism. Violence is consistent but rarely graphic, consisting of hand-to-hand combat, stabbings with fantastical weapons, and characters being vaporized or disintegrating in unsettling ways… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Tom Hiddleston
Tom Hiddleston
Sophia Di Martino
Sophia Di Martino
Wunmi Mosaku
Wunmi Mosaku
Eugene Cordero
Eugene Cordero
Ke Huy Quan
Ke Huy Quan
Owen Wilson
Owen Wilson
Gugu Mbatha-Raw
Gugu Mbatha-Raw
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Is Loki appropriate for kids?

This Marvel series earns its TV-14 rating for sci-fi violence and complex, mature themes. The story follows a version of Loki who is forced to work for a bureaucratic time-policing agency, exploring heady concepts of free will, identity, and determinism. Violence is consistent… Read more — free account

Content severity in Loki Sign up for season-by-season breakdown

Substances Intense 8/10
Language Moderate 4/10
Sex/Nudity Mild 2/10
Violence/Gore Intense 8/10
Mature Themes Intense 8/10

Sex and nudity in Loki

Sexual content is virtually absent. There is a brief, implied romantic connection between Loki and Sylvie, but it is limited to strong emotional bonding and a single kiss. No nudity or explicit sexual situations are depicted.

Violence and gore in Loki

Moderate sci-fi violence is frequent, involving energy blasts, hand-to-hand combat, and magical attacks. Characters are "pruned" by TVA agents, which disintegrates them, sometimes with a brief, non-graphic visual of their body distorting. There are instances of characters being impaled by spears, showing bloody wounds which are visible but not overly graphic. Corpses are seen, sometimes with blood pools, and a character is briefly shown incinerated on screen. Loki sustains a bloody arm injury. The violence, while…

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Language in Loki

Mild profanity is used infrequently throughout the season, including words like "damn," "hell," "ass," "piss," and "shit." It is scattered and not a pervasive element of the dialogue, primarily used for emphasis in frustrating situations.

Mature themes in Loki

Major themes include existential identity crises, the nature of free will versus predestination, consequences of past actions, and loneliness. The concept of being a 'variant' and having one's unique timeline erased can be distressing. Characters grapple with betrayal, the search for purpose, and the implications of a powerful, bureaucratic entity controlling destiny. The feeling of not belonging and discovering one's true nature is central.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Loki appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Loki is best for ages 14+. It's rated TV-14. This Marvel series earns its TV-14 rating for sci-fi violence and complex, mature themes. The story follows a version of Loki who is forced to work for a bureaucratic time-policing agency, exploring heady concepts of…

What age rating does Loki have?

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

What is Loki about?

This Marvel series earns its TV-14 rating for sci-fi violence and complex, mature themes. The story follows a version of Loki who is forced to work for a bureaucratic time-policing agency, exploring heady concepts of free will, identity, and determinism. Violence is consistent but rarely graphic, consisting of…

How many seasons does Loki have?

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

Is there sex or nudity in Loki?

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

How violent is Loki?

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

Is the language in Loki appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across Loki.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Loki?

Drug, alcohol, and smoking depictions are minimal across Loki.

What mature themes appear in Loki?

Heavy thematic material isn't a defining feature of Loki.

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