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Prince Hours (2007) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

The story set in a universe where South Korea is a constitutional monarchy. The Empress regnant, already in her thirties, is still unmarried and without an heir, which prompts the imperial court to look for a suitable Crown Prince. They encounter Lee Hoo, the son of the empress' uncle, and brings him into the palace where he begins to learn the life of a royal. However, another competitor arrives at the court: Lee Joon, the son of another uncle of the Empress. They compete for the title of Crown Prince via a trial of several tasks to… Sign up for the full guide

TV-PG • 2007 • 1 season

Age
10+

Set in a modern-day fictional Korean monarchy, this drama follows two young men competing for the title of Crown Prince. While unrated, the series is best suited for teens and older viewers due to its focus on mature themes. The primary content concerns are not violence or language, but rather the intense emotional weight of family duty, political manipulation, and betrayal between rivals and family members. Viewers can expect some… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Huh Yi-jae
Huh Yi-jae
se7en
se7en
Song Yong-sik
Song Yong-sik
Myung Se-bin
Myung Se-bin
Park Shin-hye
Park Shin-hye
Lee Ki-young
Lee Ki-young
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Is Prince Hours appropriate for kids?

Set in a modern-day fictional Korean monarchy, this drama follows two young men competing for the title of Crown Prince. While unrated, the series is best suited for teens and older viewers due to its focus on mature themes. The primary content concerns are not violence or… Read more — free account

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

Sex and nudity in Prince Hours

Romantic tension and mild flirtation are present between characters. There are a few instances of characters embracing or holding hands, and some suggestive comments about relationships or crushes. No explicit sexual content or nudity is shown.

Violence and gore in Prince Hours

Violence is minimal and non-graphic. There are a few instances of characters pushing or shoving each other during arguments, and some lighthearted martial arts training sequences with no real injury. A minor character is briefly kidnapped and tied up, but is quickly rescued without harm.

Language in Prince Hours

Dialogue is generally clean. There are very infrequent instances of mild exclamations or frustrations, such as "idiot" or "crazy," but no strong profanity is used.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Prince Hours

Occasional social drinking is depicted, primarily at royal events or celebratory dinners, with characters consuming wine or other alcoholic beverages. There are no scenes of intoxication or misuse of substances.

Mature themes in Prince Hours

The series explores themes of identity, duty, and sacrifice, as Lee Hoo grapples with his unexpected royal lineage and the responsibilities that come with it. Other themes include social class differences, family expectations, jealousy, and the pressures of public life. Betrayal and political maneuvering within the royal court are also depicted, though usually in a mild way.

Scary moments in Prince Hours

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Prince Hours 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 Prince Hours appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Prince Hours is best for ages 10+. It's rated TV-PG. Set in a modern-day fictional Korean monarchy, this drama follows two young men competing for the title of Crown Prince. While unrated, the series is best suited for teens and older viewers due to its focus on mature…

What age rating does Prince Hours have?

Prince Hours is rated TV-PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.

What is Prince Hours about?

Set in a modern-day fictional Korean monarchy, this drama follows two young men competing for the title of Crown Prince. While unrated, the series is best suited for teens and older viewers due to its focus on mature themes. The primary content concerns are not violence or language, but rather the intense emotional…

How many seasons does Prince Hours have?

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

Is there sex or nudity in Prince Hours?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across Prince Hours.

How violent is Prince Hours?

Violence isn't a standout concern across Prince Hours per our reviewers.

Is the language in Prince Hours appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across Prince Hours.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Prince Hours?

Drug, alcohol, and smoking depictions are minimal across Prince Hours.

What mature themes appear in Prince Hours?

Heavy thematic material isn't a defining feature of Prince Hours.

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