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Selena: The Series (2020) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

As Mexican-American Tejano singer Selena comes of age and realizes her dreams, she and her family make tough choices to hold on to love and music.

TV-PG • 2020 • 1 season

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This biographical series chronicles the rise of Tejano music superstar Selena Quintanilla, from her childhood beginnings to her breakout success. Its TV-PG rating is for some mild thematic elements, including intense family conflict over her career and burgeoning romance, and occasional social drinking. Violence is very limited, with only a couple of brief, non-graphic altercations, and both profanity and sexual content are nearly… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Christian Serratos
Christian Serratos
Gabriel Chavarria
Gabriel Chavarria
Ricardo Chavira
Ricardo Chavira
Noemi Gonzalez
Noemi Gonzalez
Seidy López
Seidy López
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Is Selena: The Series appropriate for kids?

This biographical series chronicles the rise of Tejano music superstar Selena Quintanilla, from her childhood beginnings to her breakout success. Its TV-PG rating is for some mild thematic elements, including intense family conflict over her career and burgeoning romance, and… Read more — free account

Content severity in Selena: The Series Sign up for season-by-season breakdown

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

Sex and nudity in Selena: The Series

Mild romantic content includes kissing, hand-holding, and a secret romantic relationship between Selena and Chris. There is no nudity or explicit sexual content. A brief scene shows a teenager practicing kissing her hand.

Violence and gore in Selena: The Series

Very mild. There are brief, non-graphic depictions of altercations, such as a man grabbing a woman's arm or a discreet fight where a bottle is broken off-screen. No significant injuries are shown.

Language in Selena: The Series

None. The dialogue is generally clean, with no profanity. Mild exclamations of frustration or surprise are present but do not cross into strong language.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Selena: The Series

Mild, infrequent alcohol consumption is shown. Characters are occasionally seen drinking beer or wine at social gatherings or in clubs, typically in a casual, background manner without explicit focus on intoxication.

Mature themes in Selena: The Series

Mild thematic elements revolve around family expectations, professional pressures, and the challenges of pursuing a music career, including financial struggles and creative differences. There's also the theme of a secret relationship and a brief mention of racism when the family faces discrimination for being Mexican-American.

Scary moments in Selena: The Series

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Selena: The Series 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 Selena: The Series appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Selena: The Series is best for ages 10+. It's rated TV-PG. This biographical series chronicles the rise of Tejano music superstar Selena Quintanilla, from her childhood beginnings to her breakout success. Its TV-PG rating is for some mild thematic elements, including intense…

What age rating does Selena: The Series have?

Selena: The Series is rated TV-PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.

What is Selena: The Series about?

This biographical series chronicles the rise of Tejano music superstar Selena Quintanilla, from her childhood beginnings to her breakout success. Its TV-PG rating is for some mild thematic elements, including intense family conflict over her career and burgeoning romance, and occasional social drinking. Violence is…

How many seasons does Selena: The Series have?

Selena: The Series has 1 season covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.

Is there sex or nudity in Selena: The Series?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across Selena: The Series.

How violent is Selena: The Series?

Violence isn't a standout concern across Selena: The Series per our reviewers.

Is the language in Selena: The Series appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across Selena: The Series.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Selena: The Series?

Drug, alcohol, and smoking depictions are minimal across Selena: The Series.

What mature themes appear in Selena: The Series?

Heavy thematic material isn't a defining feature of Selena: The Series.

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