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Tell Me Lies (2022) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

When Lucy Albright and Stephen DeMarco meet at college, they are at that formative age when seemingly mundane choices lead the way to irrevocable consequences. They quickly fall into an addictive entanglement that will permanently alter not only their lives, but the lives of everyone around them.

TV-MA • 2022 • 3 seasons

7.6
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Age
17+

Set in a college environment, this TV-MA series earns its rating primarily through frequent and graphic sexual content. The show centers on a turbulent and toxic romance, featuring numerous prolonged scenes of simulated sex that include female breast and full rear nudity, as well as male rear and brief frontal nudity. Beyond the explicit content, the series is an intense exploration of mature themes like emotional manipulation… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Grace Van Patten
Grace Van Patten
Jackson White
Jackson White
Catherine Missal
Catherine Missal
Alicia Crowder
Alicia Crowder
Sonia Mena
Sonia Mena
Branden Cook
Branden Cook
Spencer House
Spencer House
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tell Me Lies appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Tell Me Lies is best for ages 17+. It's rated TV-MA. Set in a college environment, this TV-MA series earns its rating primarily through frequent and graphic sexual content. The show centers on a turbulent and toxic romance, featuring numerous prolonged scenes of simulated…

What age rating does Tell Me Lies have?

Tell Me Lies is rated TV-MA. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 17+.

What is Tell Me Lies about?

Set in a college environment, this TV-MA series earns its rating primarily through frequent and graphic sexual content. The show centers on a turbulent and toxic romance, featuring numerous prolonged scenes of simulated sex that include female breast and full rear nudity, as well as male rear and brief frontal nudity…

How many seasons does Tell Me Lies have?

Tell Me Lies has 3 seasons covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.

Is there sex or nudity in Tell Me Lies?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across Tell Me Lies.

How violent is Tell Me Lies?

Violence isn't a standout concern across Tell Me Lies per our reviewers.

Is the language in Tell Me Lies appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across Tell Me Lies.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Tell Me Lies?

Drug, alcohol, and smoking depictions are minimal across Tell Me Lies.

What mature themes appear in Tell Me Lies?

Heavy thematic material isn't a defining feature of Tell Me Lies.

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