One of Us Is Lying (2021) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
The story of what happens when five high schoolers walk into detention and only four make it out alive. Everyone is a suspect, and everyone has something to hide.
TV-14 • 2021 • 2 seasons
One of Us Is Lying is a Peacock mystery drama based on Karen McManus's bestselling YA novel, following four students — the Brain, the Beauty, the Criminal, and the Jock — who become suspects when a fifth student, Simon, dies in detention under suspicious circumstances. Simon ran a school gossip app that exposed everyone's secrets, and each had motive to silence him. It ran two seasons in 2021–2022. The show is a solid, well-cast teen… Sign up for the full guide
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Is One of Us Is Lying appropriate for kids?
One of Us Is Lying is a Peacock mystery drama based on Karen McManus's bestselling YA novel, following four students — the Brain, the Beauty, the Criminal, and the Jock — who become suspects when a fifth student, Simon, dies in detention under suspicious circumstances. Simon ran… Read more — free account
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Sex and nudity in One of Us Is Lying
Mild. Teen relationships are depicted with physical affection — kissing, implied intimacy — but nothing explicit. Cooper's coming out and his relationship with Kris is handled warmly. Addy's relationship with Jake is shown in the context of a controlling dynamic that she eventually recognizes and leaves. The show treats teen sexuality as present and normal without being gratuitous.
Violence and gore in One of Us Is Lying
Moderate and central to the premise. Simon's death by allergic reaction is the inciting event — depicted with genuine tension. The copycat's escalating threats include physical danger in multiple Season 1 episodes. Season 2's Truth or Dare game produces more sustained physical threat, culminating in a violent confrontation in the finale. Violence is thriller-adjacent rather than graphic throughout.
Language in One of Us Is Lying
Mild to moderate. The show aired on Peacock with somewhat looser standards than broadcast TV — occasional stronger language appears but nothing sustained. Moderate by streaming standards. Not a primary content concern across either season.
Mature themes in One of Us Is Lying
Well-handled across both seasons. Nate's drug dealing as a survival mechanism given his home situation is depicted with genuine empathy. Cooper's closeted gay identity and steroid use as a response to athletic expectations is one of the show's most thoughtfully constructed character arcs — his coming out and his father's reaction are handled with care. Addy's emotionally abusive relationship with Jake and her gradual recognition of its dynamics is Season 1's highlight from a mature-themes perspective…
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Is One of Us Is Lying appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests One of Us Is Lying is best for ages 13+. It's rated TV-14. One of Us Is Lying is a Peacock mystery drama based on Karen McManus's bestselling YA novel, following four students — the Brain, the Beauty, the Criminal, and the Jock — who become suspects when a fifth student, Simon…
What age rating does One of Us Is Lying have?
One of Us Is Lying is rated TV-14. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is One of Us Is Lying about?
One of Us Is Lying is a Peacock mystery drama based on Karen McManus's bestselling YA novel, following four students — the Brain, the Beauty, the Criminal, and the Jock — who become suspects when a fifth student, Simon, dies in detention under suspicious circumstances. Simon ran a school gossip app that exposed…
How many seasons does One of Us Is Lying have?
One of Us Is Lying has 2 seasons covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.
Is there sex or nudity in One of Us Is Lying?
Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across One of Us Is Lying.
How violent is One of Us Is Lying?
Violence isn't a standout concern across One of Us Is Lying per our reviewers.
Is the language in One of Us Is Lying appropriate for kids?
Strong language isn't flagged across One of Us Is Lying.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in One of Us Is Lying?
Drug, alcohol, and smoking depictions are minimal across One of Us Is Lying.
What mature themes appear in One of Us Is Lying?
Heavy thematic material isn't a defining feature of One of Us Is Lying.
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