Orbit: Earth's Extraordinary Journey (2012) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Right now you're hurtling around the sun at 64,000 miles an hour (100,000 kms an hour). In the next year you'll travel 584 million miles, to end up back where you started. Presenters Kate Humble and Dr Helen Czerski follow the Earth's voyage around the sun for one complete orbit, to witness the astonishing consequences this journey has for us all.
TV-PG • 2012 • 1 season
Orbit: Earth's Extraordinary Journey is a three-part BBC nature and science documentary exploring the mechanics of Earth's orbit and its profound impact on global climate and geology. Presented by Kate Humble and Dr. Helen Czerski, the series features location filming across diverse environments such as deserts and caves. There is no significant mature content, language, violence, or substance use present in the series. The show is… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Orbit: Earth's Extraordinary Journey appropriate for kids?
Orbit: Earth's Extraordinary Journey is a three-part BBC nature and science documentary exploring the mechanics of Earth's orbit and its profound impact on global climate and geology. Presented by Kate Humble and Dr. Helen Czerski, the series features location filming across… Read more — free account
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Sex and nudity in Orbit: Earth's Extraordinary Journey
There is no sexual content or mature themes of a sexual nature in this program.
Violence and gore in Orbit: Earth's Extraordinary Journey
There are brief moments of natural peril, such as driving toward severe weather or performing stunts for science, but all segments are produced with a focus on safety and educational demonstration.
Language in Orbit: Earth's Extraordinary Journey
The language used by the presenters is formal and educational, with no profanity or inappropriate terms.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Orbit: Earth's Extraordinary Journey
None.
Mature themes in Orbit: Earth's Extraordinary Journey
The series focuses on scientific discovery and the powerful forces of the natural world, with no mature or distressing themes.
Scary moments in Orbit: Earth's Extraordinary Journey
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Orbit: Earth's Extraordinary Journey 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 Orbit: Earth's Extraordinary Journey appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Orbit: Earth's Extraordinary Journey is best for ages 8+. It's rated TV-PG. Orbit: Earth's Extraordinary Journey is a three-part BBC nature and science documentary exploring the mechanics of Earth's orbit and its profound impact on global climate and geology. Presented by Kate Humble and Dr…
What age rating does Orbit: Earth's Extraordinary Journey have?
Orbit: Earth's Extraordinary Journey is rated TV-PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 8+.
What is Orbit: Earth's Extraordinary Journey about?
Orbit: Earth's Extraordinary Journey is a three-part BBC nature and science documentary exploring the mechanics of Earth's orbit and its profound impact on global climate and geology. Presented by Kate Humble and Dr. Helen Czerski, the series features location filming across diverse environments such as deserts and…
How many seasons does Orbit: Earth's Extraordinary Journey have?
Orbit: Earth's Extraordinary Journey has 1 season covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.
Is there sex or nudity in Orbit: Earth's Extraordinary Journey?
Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across Orbit: Earth's Extraordinary Journey.
How violent is Orbit: Earth's Extraordinary Journey?
Violence isn't a standout concern across Orbit: Earth's Extraordinary Journey per our reviewers.
Is the language in Orbit: Earth's Extraordinary Journey appropriate for kids?
Strong language isn't flagged across Orbit: Earth's Extraordinary Journey.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Orbit: Earth's Extraordinary Journey?
Drug, alcohol, and smoking depictions are minimal across Orbit: Earth's Extraordinary Journey.
What mature themes appear in Orbit: Earth's Extraordinary Journey?
Heavy thematic material isn't a defining feature of Orbit: Earth's Extraordinary Journey.
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