Outer Range (2022) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A rancher fighting for his land and family stumbles upon an unfathomable mystery at the edge of Wyoming’s wilderness, forcing a confrontation with the Unknown in ways both intimate and cosmic in the untamable American West.
TV-MA • 2022 • 2 seasons
This supernatural Western is a slow-burn mystery about a Wyoming rancher who discovers an unfathomable void on his property, triggering a conflict with a rival family and a cosmic crisis. The series earns its TV-MA rating for its flashes of brutal, sometimes shocking violence, pervasive strong language, and dark, mature themes. Violence is not constant but is jarring when it occurs, including fatal beatings, shootings, and unsettling… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Outer Range appropriate for kids?
This supernatural Western is a slow-burn mystery about a Wyoming rancher who discovers an unfathomable void on his property, triggering a conflict with a rival family and a cosmic crisis. The series earns its TV-MA rating for its flashes of brutal, sometimes shocking violence… Read more — free account
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Sex and nudity in Outer Range
There are brief, implied sexual encounters without nudity. One episode features a man's rear end briefly visible when getting out of bed. Another scene shows women in bikinis in a fleeting, non-sexual context. Sexual content remains minimal and non-explicit.
Violence and gore in Outer Range
Violence is strong and includes a fatal shooting, a severe beating scene where a character is brutally assaulted, and a character carving a symbol into their own chest with a knife. A bear is shot in the head, and a bar fight results in a death. Blood is shown in some scenes, though not excessively graphic.
Language in Outer Range
Strong language is consistently present throughout the season, including frequent uses of the f-word, s-word, and other expletives. Characters use profanity in moments of stress, anger, and desperation, similar to the first season.
Mature themes in Outer Range
This season heavily explores themes of grief, trauma, mental illness, and the nature of time and reality. Characters grapple with losing loved ones, profound existential questions, and the disintegration of their family unit. Identity and destiny are central to the narrative, particularly with Autumn's increasingly erratic behavior and Joy's displacement in time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Outer Range appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Outer Range is best for ages 17+. It's rated TV-MA. This supernatural Western is a slow-burn mystery about a Wyoming rancher who discovers an unfathomable void on his property, triggering a conflict with a rival family and a cosmic crisis. The series earns its TV-MA…
What age rating does Outer Range have?
Outer Range is rated TV-MA. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 17+.
What is Outer Range about?
This supernatural Western is a slow-burn mystery about a Wyoming rancher who discovers an unfathomable void on his property, triggering a conflict with a rival family and a cosmic crisis. The series earns its TV-MA rating for its flashes of brutal, sometimes shocking violence, pervasive strong language, and dark…
How many seasons does Outer Range have?
Outer Range has 2 seasons covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.
Is there sex or nudity in Outer Range?
Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across Outer Range.
How violent is Outer Range?
Violence isn't a standout concern across Outer Range per our reviewers.
Is the language in Outer Range appropriate for kids?
Strong language isn't flagged across Outer Range.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Outer Range?
Drug, alcohol, and smoking depictions are minimal across Outer Range.
What mature themes appear in Outer Range?
Heavy thematic material isn't a defining feature of Outer Range.
Where can I read the full Outer Range parent guide?
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