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Man vs Bee (2022) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Bumbling dad Trevor tries to get the best of a cunning bee while house-sitting a posh mansion — but only unleashes more chaos in this comedy series.

TV-PG • 2022 • 1 season

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“Man vs Bee” is a slapstick comedy miniseries that earns its TV-PG rating for moderate, escalating slapstick violence and some mild sexual content. The show, starring Rowan Atkinson, revolves around a man's disastrous battle with a bee, leading to massive property destruction, allergic reactions, explosions, and fire. Parents should be aware of a few scenes involving partial non-sexual nudity, including a man in his underwear and a… Sign up for the full guide

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Is Man vs Bee appropriate for kids?

“Man vs Bee” is a slapstick comedy miniseries that earns its TV-PG rating for moderate, escalating slapstick violence and some mild sexual content. The show, starring Rowan Atkinson, revolves around a man's disastrous battle with a bee, leading to massive property destruction… Read more — free account

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

Sex and nudity in Man vs Bee

Mild suggestive humor appears, including a dog sniffing a man’s crotch, a bee entering Trevor's pants leading to a suggestive hand movement, and Trevor walking in his underwear. In one scene, Trevor showers naked, but all private parts are obscured by steam and glass for comedic effect.

Violence and gore in Man vs Bee

The series primarily features slapstick violence and extensive property damage played for comedic effect. This includes explosions, fires, shattered objects, and various traps gone wrong. The family dog, Cupcake, is accidentally injured in some instances, but always recovers quickly and is played for laughs.

Language in Man vs Bee

Mild insults and exclamations like 'God' or 'bullocks' are used, but profanity is otherwise absent. The language is appropriate for younger viewers.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Man vs Bee

Trevor is briefly seen drinking in one episode. It's a casual, non-problematic depiction of alcohol consumption.

Mature themes in Man vs Bee

The primary theme revolves around Trevor's escalating obsession and frustration with the bee. There's a minor theme of parental responsibility as Trevor tries to maintain contact with his daughter amidst the chaos.

Scary moments in Man vs Bee

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Man vs Bee 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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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Man vs Bee appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Man vs Bee is best for ages 8+. It's rated TV-PG. “Man vs Bee” is a slapstick comedy miniseries that earns its TV-PG rating for moderate, escalating slapstick violence and some mild sexual content. The show, starring Rowan Atkinson, revolves around a man's disastrous…

What age rating does Man vs Bee have?

Man vs Bee is rated TV-PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 8+.

What is Man vs Bee about?

“Man vs Bee” is a slapstick comedy miniseries that earns its TV-PG rating for moderate, escalating slapstick violence and some mild sexual content. The show, starring Rowan Atkinson, revolves around a man's disastrous battle with a bee, leading to massive property destruction, allergic reactions, explosions, and fire…

How many seasons does Man vs Bee have?

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

Is there sex or nudity in Man vs Bee?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across Man vs Bee.

How violent is Man vs Bee?

Violence isn't a standout concern across Man vs Bee per our reviewers.

Is the language in Man vs Bee appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across Man vs Bee.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Man vs Bee?

Drug, alcohol, and smoking depictions are minimal across Man vs Bee.

What mature themes appear in Man vs Bee?

Heavy thematic material isn't a defining feature of Man vs Bee.

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