The Flight Attendant (2020) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Flight attendant Cassandra Bowden wakes in her hotel room hungover from the night before in Dubai with a dead body lying next to her. Afraid to call the police, she continues her morning as if nothing happened. In New York, she is met by FBI agents who question her about her recent layover in Bangkok. Still unable to piece the night together, she begins to wonder if she could be the killer.
TV-MA • 2020 • 2 seasons
This dark comedy thriller follows an alcoholic flight attendant whose life unravels after she wakes up next to a murder victim with no memory of the night before. The series earns its TV-MA rating for its pervasive focus on substance abuse, frequent strong language, some bloody violence, and mature sexual themes. The main character's severe alcoholism and its consequences are central, depicted through constant drinking, blackouts, and… Sign up for the full guide
Cast
Is The Flight Attendant appropriate for kids?
This dark comedy thriller follows an alcoholic flight attendant whose life unravels after she wakes up next to a murder victim with no memory of the night before. The series earns its TV-MA rating for its pervasive focus on substance abuse, frequent strong language, some bloody… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Flight Attendant Sign up for season-by-season breakdown
Sex and nudity in The Flight Attendant
The season depicts casual sexual encounters and includes sexual innuendo. There are scenes of implied sexual activity, passionate kissing, and characters in various states of undress (e.g., in bras and underwear). No explicit nudity of genitalia is shown, but buttocks are briefly visible in some instances. Infidelity and one-night stands are central plot points.
Violence and gore in The Flight Attendant
Violence is moderate to strong, centered around a brutal murder investigation. The primary violent image is the detailed depiction of a man with his throat cut, shown multiple times, often with blood visible on his neck and chest. While not overly gory, the deceased's appearance is disturbing. There are also brief instances of physical altercations and threats.
Language in The Flight Attendant
Strong language is present, with frequent use of f-words and other expletives throughout the season. Characters use profanity in moments of frustration, anger, and stress, mirroring the high-stakes situations they find themselves in. Blasphemous language also occurs.
Mature themes in The Flight Attendant
Major themes include alcoholism and recovery, mental health struggles, identity crises, and the burden of past actions. Cassie grapples with her sobriety and hallucinates different versions of herself. Themes of betrayal, paranoia, and the personal cost of espionage are central, alongside the difficulty of family reconciliation and dealing with trauma.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Flight Attendant appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Flight Attendant is best for ages 17+. It's rated TV-MA. This dark comedy thriller follows an alcoholic flight attendant whose life unravels after she wakes up next to a murder victim with no memory of the night before. The series earns its TV-MA rating for its pervasive…
What age rating does The Flight Attendant have?
The Flight Attendant is rated TV-MA. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 17+.
What is The Flight Attendant about?
This dark comedy thriller follows an alcoholic flight attendant whose life unravels after she wakes up next to a murder victim with no memory of the night before. The series earns its TV-MA rating for its pervasive focus on substance abuse, frequent strong language, some bloody violence, and mature sexual themes. The…
How many seasons does The Flight Attendant have?
The Flight Attendant has 2 seasons covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.
Is there sex or nudity in The Flight Attendant?
Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across The Flight Attendant.
How violent is The Flight Attendant?
Violence isn't a standout concern across The Flight Attendant per our reviewers.
Is the language in The Flight Attendant appropriate for kids?
Strong language isn't flagged across The Flight Attendant.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Flight Attendant?
Drug, alcohol, and smoking depictions are minimal across The Flight Attendant.
What mature themes appear in The Flight Attendant?
Heavy thematic material isn't a defining feature of The Flight Attendant.
Where can I read the full The Flight Attendant 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 17-year-olds
Sign up to filter
Shows like The Flight Attendant with similar intensity
Sign up to filter
Less intense shows for families
Sign up to filter
More drama shows with parent guides
- Game of Thrones parent guide
- Stranger Things parent guide
- Money Heist parent guide
- The Walking Dead parent guide
- Breaking Bad parent guide
- Squid Game parent guide
- Riverdale parent guide
- The Good Doctor parent guide
- WandaVision parent guide
- The Big Bang Theory parent guide
- Loki parent guide
- The Flash parent guide
Psychological Thriller shows parents are checking
More shows with Bontent parent guides
- Dragon Ball GT parent guide
- The Langoliers parent guide
- I Am Not an Animal parent guide
- Soy tu dueña parent guide
- Una familia de diez parent guide
- Diomedes, el Cacique de La Junta parent guide
- What Life Took From Me 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
- Mums Make Porn parent guide
- Club 57 parent guide
- Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest parent guide
- Control Z parent guide
- Kung Fu Panda: The Paws of Destiny parent guide
- Marimar parent guide