Mako Mermaids: An H2O Adventure (2013) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Real-life mermaids, Sirena, Nixie and Lyla are part of a mermaid pod, which lives in the waters of Mako Island. As young members of the pod, it is their job to protect the Moon Pool and guard it from trespassers. But on the night of a full moon, the mischievous mermaid girls neglect their duties. Sixteen-year-old land-dweller Zac enters the Moon Pool and forms a special connection with Mako. Zac is given a fish-like tail and amazing powers. The mermaid pod is forced to leave Mako, leaving behind the three mermaid girls, cast out of… Sign up for the full guide
TV-G • 2013 • 3 seasons
A Netflix live-action fantasy series set in the H2O world, about mermaids, magic, friendship, and keeping supernatural secrets. It includes mild romance, secret-keeping, magical mishaps, and occasional fantasy peril.
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Is Mako Mermaids: An H2O Adventure appropriate for kids?
A Netflix live-action fantasy series set in the H2O world, about mermaids, magic, friendship, and keeping supernatural secrets. It includes mild romance, secret-keeping, magical mishaps, and occasional fantasy peril. Read more — free account
Content severity in Mako Mermaids: An H2O Adventure Sign up for season-by-season breakdown
Sex and nudity in Mako Mermaids: An H2O Adventure
No sexual content or nudity. Mild crushes, dating, jealousy, and romantic tension occur.
Violence and gore in Mako Mermaids: An H2O Adventure
Mild fantasy peril involving magic, water danger, powers, rescues, secrets, and occasional threats. No graphic violence.
Language in Mako Mermaids: An H2O Adventure
There is no strong profanity or offensive language used throughout the season. Occasional mild arguing, name-calling, and teasing occur between characters, particularly when secrets are at risk of being revealed or during moments of relationship tension. The dialogue remains appropriate for a young audience, favoring lighthearted banter over harsh words.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Mako Mermaids: An H2O Adventure
The season contains no prominent alcohol, smoking, illegal drugs, or substance use of any kind. Characters instead focus on their social lives at the cafe and their magical responsibilities. The show maintains a clean, family-friendly atmosphere where peer pressure related to substances is not a factor.
Mature themes in Mako Mermaids: An H2O Adventure
Mild-to-moderate themes of identity, secrecy, friendship, romance, responsibility, jealousy, trust, and balancing two worlds.
Scary moments in Mako Mermaids: An H2O Adventure
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Mako Mermaids: An H2O Adventure 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mako Mermaids: An H2O Adventure appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Mako Mermaids: An H2O Adventure is best for ages 8+. It's rated TV-G. A Netflix live-action fantasy series set in the H2O world, about mermaids, magic, friendship, and keeping supernatural secrets. It includes mild romance, secret-keeping, magical mishaps, and occasional fantasy peril.
What age rating does Mako Mermaids: An H2O Adventure have?
Mako Mermaids: An H2O Adventure is rated TV-G. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 8+.
What is Mako Mermaids: An H2O Adventure about?
A Netflix live-action fantasy series set in the H2O world, about mermaids, magic, friendship, and keeping supernatural secrets. It includes mild romance, secret-keeping, magical mishaps, and occasional fantasy peril.
How many seasons does Mako Mermaids: An H2O Adventure have?
Mako Mermaids: An H2O Adventure has 3 seasons covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.
Is there sex or nudity in Mako Mermaids: An H2O Adventure?
Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across Mako Mermaids: An H2O Adventure.
How violent is Mako Mermaids: An H2O Adventure?
Violence isn't a standout concern across Mako Mermaids: An H2O Adventure per our reviewers.
Is the language in Mako Mermaids: An H2O Adventure appropriate for kids?
Strong language isn't flagged across Mako Mermaids: An H2O Adventure.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Mako Mermaids: An H2O Adventure?
Drug, alcohol, and smoking depictions are minimal across Mako Mermaids: An H2O Adventure.
What mature themes appear in Mako Mermaids: An H2O Adventure?
Heavy thematic material isn't a defining feature of Mako Mermaids: An H2O Adventure.
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