New Tricks (2004) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Sexual content is minimal, limited to implied past affairs, brief non-graphic kissing, and occasional allusions to infidelity or sexual relationships in the context of cold case investigations. There is no nudity or explicit sexual activity. A historical case involves a jazz chanteuse and the 'seedy underworld' of Soho, with vague references to prostitution, but nothing explicit is shown.

Violence is moderate and primarily implied or depicted non-graphically as part of past murder investigations. Scenes may include brief struggles, minor injuries, or glimpses of crime scenes with implied violence (e.g., bloodstains, dead bodies covered). A hostage rescue goes wrong, and a character discusses being thrown from a moving car. Gun violence is present but not graphic.

Mild infrequent language is used, primarily consisting of words like 'damn,' 'hell,' and 'bloody.' These are used sparingly and contextually, often in moments of frustration or as mild exclamations, fitting the TV-PG guidelines. Stronger expletives are not present.

Core themes include justice for cold case victims, the passage of time, and the personal regrets and experiences of the retired detectives. Episodes often touch upon grief, loss, and the impact of crime on individuals and communities, handled in a sensitive, non-graphic manner. Social issues from the past, like peace protests or potential police cover-ups, are also explored.

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for New Tricks 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.