The Cape (2011) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
"The Cape" is a drama series following Vince Faraday, an honest cop on a corrupt police force, who finds himself framed for a series of murders and presumed dead. He is forced into hiding, leaving behind his wife Dana and son, Trip. Fueled by a desire to reunite with his family and to battle the criminal forces that have overtaken Palm City, Vince Faraday becomes "The Cape" - his son's favorite comic book superhero - and takes the law into his own hands.
TV-14 • 2011 • 1 season
The Cape follows an honest cop who is framed for murder and presumed dead, leading him to become a vigilante hero to protect his family and clear his name. The series is rated TV-14 primarily for consistent, stylized action violence including fistfights, gunplay, and explosions, though it steers clear of graphic gore. Parents should note some more intense moments, including a scene where a character is tortured by having a plastic bag… Sign up for the full guide
Cast
Is The Cape appropriate for kids?
The Cape follows an honest cop who is framed for murder and presumed dead, leading him to become a vigilante hero to protect his family and clear his name. The series is rated TV-14 primarily for consistent, stylized action violence including fistfights, gunplay, and explosions… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Cape Sign up for season-by-season breakdown
Sex and nudity in The Cape
Sexual content is absent. A husband and wife are shown in bed together, but no sexual activity or intent is implied. There is no nudity, sexual dialogue, or suggestive situations.
Violence and gore in The Cape
The season features moderate action violence, primarily hand-to-hand combat, chase scenes, and explosions. Characters are frequently shot, punched, or thrown, with some blood shown but rarely graphic. There are scenes of implied torture where a character is threatened with a plastic bag over his head and dunked, but the acts are not explicitly depicted or extremely gory.
Language in The Cape
Mild profanity is used throughout the season, including words like "hell," "damn," and occasional uses of "bitch." These terms are infrequent and generally used in moments of stress or anger rather than as pervasive dialogue.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Cape
Mild substance use is present. Characters are shown drinking alcohol casually in social settings like bars or at home, but intoxication is not depicted. There is no drug use or smoking.
Mature themes in The Cape
Prominent themes include wrongful conviction, corruption, revenge, and the struggle for justice. Vince Faraday grapples with being separated from his family and maintaining his secret identity. The emotional toll of his presumed death on his wife and son is a recurring theme of loss and longing. There are also themes of corporate greed and betrayal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Cape appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Cape is best for ages 13+. It's rated TV-14. The Cape follows an honest cop who is framed for murder and presumed dead, leading him to become a vigilante hero to protect his family and clear his name. The series is rated TV-14 primarily for consistent, stylized…
What age rating does The Cape have?
The Cape is rated TV-14. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is The Cape about?
The Cape follows an honest cop who is framed for murder and presumed dead, leading him to become a vigilante hero to protect his family and clear his name. The series is rated TV-14 primarily for consistent, stylized action violence including fistfights, gunplay, and explosions, though it steers clear of graphic gore…
How many seasons does The Cape have?
The Cape has 1 season covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.
Is there sex or nudity in The Cape?
Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across The Cape.
How violent is The Cape?
Violence isn't a standout concern across The Cape per our reviewers.
Is the language in The Cape appropriate for kids?
Strong language isn't flagged across The Cape.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Cape?
Drug, alcohol, and smoking depictions are minimal across The Cape.
What mature themes appear in The Cape?
Heavy thematic material isn't a defining feature of The Cape.
Where can I read the full The Cape parent guide?
Create a free Bontent account to unlock season-by-season notes, filter by your kids' ages, and save titles to your watchlist.
Parents also checked these shows for 13-year-olds
Sign up to filter
Shows like The Cape with similar intensity
Sign up to filter
Less intense shows for families
Sign up to filter
More action & adventure shows with parent guides
More shows with Bontent parent guides
- Dragon Ball GT parent guide
- Spaced parent guide
- Daria parent guide
- Happy Tree Friends parent guide
- I Am Not an Animal parent guide
- La familia P. Luche parent guide
- Una familia de diez parent guide
- Diomedes, el Cacique de La Junta parent guide
- Lady, la vendedora de rosas parent guide
- Amores verdaderos parent guide
- Hensuki: Are You Willing to Fall in Love With a Pervert, As Long As She's a Cutie? parent guide
- De brutas nada parent guide
- Amar a Muerte parent guide
- Dug Days parent guide
- The D'Amelio Show parent guide
- Pandemic: How to Prevent an Outbreak parent guide