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

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

After fleeing an abusive relationship, a young mother finds a job cleaning houses as she fights to provide for her child and build them a better future.

TV-MA • 2021 • 1 season

8.0
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Age
16+

MAID is Netflix's John Wells-produced limited series (2021) adapting Stephanie Land's memoir, with Margaret Qualley as a young mother fleeing emotional abuse and trying to support her daughter on a maid's wages. Ten episodes of devastating, finely-observed drama about poverty, single motherhood, and the systems that fail people trying to leave abusive partners. Content includes depicted emotional abuse, alcohol abuse, brief sexual… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Margaret Qualley
Margaret Qualley
Nick Robinson
Nick Robinson
Andie MacDowell
Andie MacDowell
Rylea Nevaeh Whittet
Rylea Nevaeh Whittet
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Is MAID appropriate for kids?

MAID is Netflix's John Wells-produced limited series (2021) adapting Stephanie Land's memoir, with Margaret Qualley as a young mother fleeing emotional abuse and trying to support her daughter on a maid's wages. Ten episodes of devastating, finely-observed drama about poverty… Read more — free account

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

Substances Strong 6/10
Language Intense 10/10
Sex/Nudity Intense 10/10
Violence/Gore Intense 10/10
Mature Themes Intense 10/10

Sex and nudity in MAID

Sexual content is rated episode by episode, including romance, innuendo, sexual situations, nudity, or assault-related material when relevant.

Violence and gore in MAID

Violence severity is rated by episode, including peril, crime, death, injuries, blood, fights, weapons, or frightening imagery.

Language in MAID

Language severity follows the series' usual rating level and is elevated when episodes involve adult conflict, threats, or explicit comedy.

Mature themes in MAID

Tone reflects the emotional weight parents may want to know about: trauma, grief, fear, social pressure, moral conflict, or family distress.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is MAID appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests MAID is best for ages 16+. It's rated TV-MA. MAID is Netflix's John Wells-produced limited series (2021) adapting Stephanie Land's memoir, with Margaret Qualley as a young mother fleeing emotional abuse and trying to support her daughter on a maid's wages. Ten…

What age rating does MAID have?

MAID is rated TV-MA. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 16+.

What is MAID about?

MAID is Netflix's John Wells-produced limited series (2021) adapting Stephanie Land's memoir, with Margaret Qualley as a young mother fleeing emotional abuse and trying to support her daughter on a maid's wages. Ten episodes of devastating, finely-observed drama about poverty, single motherhood, and the systems that…

How many seasons does MAID have?

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

Is there sex or nudity in MAID?

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

How violent is MAID?

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

Is the language in MAID appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across MAID.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in MAID?

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

What mature themes appear in MAID?

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

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