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Penny on M.A.R.S. (2018) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Penny is the daughther of Bakia, the most famous popstar of the hour. With her best friend Camilla,she decides to attend M.A.RS., the most important school of Music and Arts. Here she will find new friends, she will face many challenges and she will keep looking for the father she's never met.

TV-PG • 2018 • 3 seasons

Age
8+

Penny on M.A.R.S. is a teen-oriented musical drama focused on the competitive environment of an elite performing arts school. The series is generally light in tone, focusing on identity secrets, friendship dynamics, and the pursuit of artistic dreams. Parents should be aware that the show deals with common teen themes including social exclusion, romantic rivalry, and family discovery, but it avoids graphic content. It is most suitable… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Olivia-Mai Barrett
Olivia-Mai Barrett
OC
Olivia Chan
LW
luke walsh
Ryan Dean
Ryan Dean
HH
Hanna Hefner
WK
William Kenning
AT
Alton Terry
Ben Richards
Ben Richards
Joseph Rye
Joseph Rye
Nathalie Rapti Gomez
Nathalie Rapti Gomez
DW
Damien Walsh
SG
Shannon Gaskin
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Is Penny on M.A.R.S. appropriate for kids?

Penny on M.A.R.S. is a teen-oriented musical drama focused on the competitive environment of an elite performing arts school. The series is generally light in tone, focusing on identity secrets, friendship dynamics, and the pursuit of artistic dreams. Parents should be aware… Read more — free account

Content severity in Penny on M.A.R.S. Sign up for season-by-season breakdown

Substances None 0/10
Language Mild 2/10
Sex/Nudity Strong 6/10
Violence/Gore Moderate 4/10
Mature Themes Intense 8/10

Sex and nudity in Penny on M.A.R.S.

The show features moderate romantic tension, including teenage crushes, instances of characters dating, and on-screen kisses between students.

Violence and gore in Penny on M.A.R.S.

Violence is absent from this season. Conflicts between students are strictly emotional or social, involving arguments and competitive rivalry rather than physical altercations.

Language in Penny on M.A.R.S.

The language remains very mild and appropriate for a general audience. Dialogue consists primarily of standard school-age conversation, with occasional light exclamations like 'oh my' or 'gosh' used during moments of minor frustration.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Penny on M.A.R.S.

Substance use is absent from this season, as the characters focus on school, music, and interpersonal drama. There are no depictions of alcohol, tobacco, or drugs within the performing arts academy setting.

Mature themes in Penny on M.A.R.S.

Focuses on common teen themes including parental illness, the search for identity, competitive schooling, and the challenges of managing personal relationships alongside career goals.

Scary moments in Penny on M.A.R.S.

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Penny on M.A.R.S. 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 Penny on M.A.R.S. appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Penny on M.A.R.S. is best for ages 8+. It's rated TV-PG. Penny on M.A.R.S. is a teen-oriented musical drama focused on the competitive environment of an elite performing arts school. The series is generally light in tone, focusing on identity secrets, friendship dynamics, and…

What age rating does Penny on M.A.R.S. have?

Penny on M.A.R.S. is rated TV-PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 8+.

What is Penny on M.A.R.S. about?

Penny on M.A.R.S. is a teen-oriented musical drama focused on the competitive environment of an elite performing arts school. The series is generally light in tone, focusing on identity secrets, friendship dynamics, and the pursuit of artistic dreams. Parents should be aware that the show deals with common teen themes…

How many seasons does Penny on M.A.R.S. have?

Penny on M.A.R.S. has 3 seasons covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.

Is there sex or nudity in Penny on M.A.R.S.?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across Penny on M.A.R.S..

How violent is Penny on M.A.R.S.?

Violence isn't a standout concern across Penny on M.A.R.S. per our reviewers.

Is the language in Penny on M.A.R.S. appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across Penny on M.A.R.S..

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Penny on M.A.R.S.?

Drug, alcohol, and smoking depictions are minimal across Penny on M.A.R.S..

What mature themes appear in Penny on M.A.R.S.?

Heavy thematic material isn't a defining feature of Penny on M.A.R.S..

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