Mad Love (2011) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Name: Mad Love
Rating: 5.5

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Kate, Connie, Larry, and Ben are New Yorker thirty somethings searching for love in the city. When Kate and Ben meet and fall for each other, their friends remain cynical about the relationship.

TV-PG • 2011 • 1 season

5.5

Average rating by Bontent members

Age

12+

Mad Love is a standard romantic comedy sitcom centered on adults navigating dating in New York City. The series earns its TV-PG rating for content typical of the genre, primarily frequent conversations about dating and sex, which are heavy on innuendo but not visually explicit. Characters are frequently seen drinking alcohol socially in bar and apartment settings. Language is mild and infrequent, and there is no violence. The light… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Jason Biggs

Sarah Chalke

Judy Greer

Tyler Labine

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Is Mad Love appropriate for kids?

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Substances Strong 6/10

Language Moderate 4/10

Sex/Nudity Strong 6/10

Violence/Gore None 0/10

Mature Themes Strong 6/10

Sex and nudity in Mad Love

Frequent suggestive humor and innuendo are present, largely in dialogue related to dating relationships, hookups, and attraction. There are some discussions of past sexual encounters or anticipated intimacy, but no graphic details or nudity are shown. Kissing and some mild passionate embraces occur.

Violence and gore in Mad Love

None. This season is devoid of any physical violence or intense peril.

Language in Mad Love

Mild language is used occasionally, including words like "damn," "hell," "ass," and "bitch." These are infrequent and are generally used for comedic effect or to express frustration, not as aggressive profanity.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Mad Love

Characters frequently drink alcohol in social settings, primarily at bars or during meals. This is typically shown as casual background activity and is not depicted as problematic or leading to severe intoxication, though mild tipsiness is occasionally played for laughs.

Mature themes in Mad Love

Relationship themes dominate, focusing on the complexities of dating, maintaining friendships, and the challenges of finding love. Characters deal with navigating new relationships, past breakups, and career anxieties, but these are handled with a comedic, light tone without delving into truly heavy or dark subject matter.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mad Love appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Mad Love is best for ages 12+. It's rated TV-PG. Mad Love is a standard romantic comedy sitcom centered on adults navigating dating in New York City. The series earns its TV-PG rating for content typical of the genre, primarily frequent conversations about dating and…

What age rating does Mad Love have?

Mad Love is rated TV-PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 12+.

What is Mad Love about?

How many seasons does Mad Love have?

Mad Love has 1 season covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.

Is there sex or nudity in Mad Love?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across Mad Love.

How violent is Mad Love?

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

Is the language in Mad Love appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across Mad Love.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Mad Love?