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Perfect Love (2023) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

A story about love and its different manifestations, told through the little boy Marcelino in search of his biggest dream: to meet his mother. Inspired by a famous book, the plot takes place in the 1940s.

TV-PG • 2023 • 1 season

6.1
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Age
12+

Set in 1940s Brazil, this telenovela follows a young boy raised in a monastery who dreams of finding his mother, unaware that she was unjustly imprisoned for a murder she didn't commit. The series carries a TV-12 rating in its home country, primarily for its mature thematic content, which is central to the plot. Parents should be aware of storylines involving murder, betrayal, wrongful imprisonment, class prejudice, and significant… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Camila Queiroz
Camila Queiroz
Diogo Almeida
Diogo Almeida
Levi Asaf
Levi Asaf
Mariana Ximenes
Mariana Ximenes
Thiago Lacerda
Thiago Lacerda
Daniel Rangel
Daniel Rangel
Carmo Dalla Vecchia
Carmo Dalla Vecchia
Paulo Betti
Paulo Betti
Zezé Polessa
Zezé Polessa
Ana Cecília Costa
Ana Cecília Costa
Tonico Pereira
Tonico Pereira
Babu Santana
Babu Santana
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Is Perfect Love appropriate for kids?

Set in 1940s Brazil, this telenovela follows a young boy raised in a monastery who dreams of finding his mother, unaware that she was unjustly imprisoned for a murder she didn't commit. The series carries a TV-12 rating in its home country, primarily for its mature thematic… Read more — free account

Content severity in Perfect Love Sign up for season-by-season breakdown

Substances Mild 2/10
Language Mild 2/10
Sex/Nudity Moderate 4/10
Violence/Gore Strong 6/10
Mature Themes Intense 8/10

Sex and nudity in Perfect Love

Romantic relationships are a central theme, involving kissing, hugging, and implied intimacy between consenting adults. There are scenes of couples in bed together, but no nudity or explicit sexual acts are shown. Some mild innuendo or flirtatious dialogue occurs.

Violence and gore in Perfect Love

Violence is infrequent and mostly implied or low-graphic. Characters are sometimes shown in tense arguments, and there is an incident where a character is framed for murder (shown off-screen). A character is physically assaulted off-screen, resulting in visible injuries like bruises. Later, a character is kidnapped by armed men, but the confrontation is brief and not graphic.

Language in Perfect Love

The language used is generally mild. There are infrequent instances of a character saying "damn" or similar mild exclamations in moments of frustration or anger, but no strong profanity or offensive terms are used.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Perfect Love

Alcohol is occasionally consumed in social settings, such as at dinners or parties, typically by adults. This usually involves wine or spirits in moderation without depicting intoxication.

Mature themes in Perfect Love

Major themes include injustice, wrongful imprisonment, family conflict, revenge, and the challenges of raising a child. A child is separated from their mother for a significant period. Characters grapple with grief, loss, and the impact of past decisions. There are instances of manipulation and betrayal within family and business settings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Perfect Love appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Perfect Love is best for ages 12+. It's rated TV-PG. Set in 1940s Brazil, this telenovela follows a young boy raised in a monastery who dreams of finding his mother, unaware that she was unjustly imprisoned for a murder she didn't commit. The series carries a TV-12 rating…

What age rating does Perfect Love have?

Perfect Love is rated TV-PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 12+.

What is Perfect Love about?

Set in 1940s Brazil, this telenovela follows a young boy raised in a monastery who dreams of finding his mother, unaware that she was unjustly imprisoned for a murder she didn't commit. The series carries a TV-12 rating in its home country, primarily for its mature thematic content, which is central to the plot…

How many seasons does Perfect Love have?

Perfect Love has 1 season covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.

Is there sex or nudity in Perfect Love?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across Perfect Love.

How violent is Perfect Love?

Violence isn't a standout concern across Perfect Love per our reviewers.

Is the language in Perfect Love appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across Perfect Love.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Perfect Love?

Drug, alcohol, and smoking depictions are minimal across Perfect Love.

What mature themes appear in Perfect Love?

Heavy thematic material isn't a defining feature of Perfect Love.

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