The Haunting of Bly Manor (2020) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
After an au pair's tragic death, Henry Wingrave hires a young American nanny to care for his orphaned niece and nephew who reside at Bly Manor with the estate's chef Owen, groundskeeper Jamie and housekeeper, Mrs. Grose. But all is not as it seems at the manor, and centuries of dark secrets of love and loss are waiting to be unearthed in this chilling tale.
TV-MA • 2020 • 1 season
The Haunting of Bly Manor is the second installment in Mike Flanagan's Netflix Haunting anthology (2020), reimagining Henry James's The Turn of the Screw as a Gothic love story. Single nine-episode season — quieter, sadder, and more romantic than Hill House. Content includes ghost imagery designed to frighten, a depicted suicide, drowning, child endangerment as a central premise, occasional brief sexual content including a same-sex… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Haunting of Bly Manor appropriate for kids?
The Haunting of Bly Manor is the second installment in Mike Flanagan's Netflix Haunting anthology (2020), reimagining Henry James's The Turn of the Screw as a Gothic love story. Single nine-episode season — quieter, sadder, and more romantic than Hill House. Content includes… Read more — free account
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Sex and nudity in The Haunting of Bly Manor
Sexual content is rated episode by episode, including romance, innuendo, sexual situations, nudity, or assault-related material when relevant.
Violence and gore in The Haunting of Bly Manor
Violence severity is rated by episode, including fights, weapons, gore, death, injuries, monsters, or frightening imagery.
Language in The Haunting of Bly Manor
Language severity follows the series usual rating level and rises for profanity, threats, insults, or explicit comedy.
Mature themes in The Haunting of Bly Manor
Tone reflects emotional weight parents may want to know about: trauma, grief, fear, addiction, social pressure, moral conflict, or family distress.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Haunting of Bly Manor appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Haunting of Bly Manor is best for ages 15+. It's rated TV-MA. The Haunting of Bly Manor is the second installment in Mike Flanagan's Netflix Haunting anthology (2020), reimagining Henry James's The Turn of the Screw as a Gothic love story. Single nine-episode season — quieter…
What age rating does The Haunting of Bly Manor have?
The Haunting of Bly Manor is rated TV-MA. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 15+.
What is The Haunting of Bly Manor about?
The Haunting of Bly Manor is the second installment in Mike Flanagan's Netflix Haunting anthology (2020), reimagining Henry James's The Turn of the Screw as a Gothic love story. Single nine-episode season — quieter, sadder, and more romantic than Hill House. Content includes ghost imagery designed to frighten, a…
How many seasons does The Haunting of Bly Manor have?
The Haunting of Bly Manor has 1 season covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.
Is there sex or nudity in The Haunting of Bly Manor?
Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across The Haunting of Bly Manor.
How violent is The Haunting of Bly Manor?
Violence isn't a standout concern across The Haunting of Bly Manor per our reviewers.
Is the language in The Haunting of Bly Manor appropriate for kids?
Strong language isn't flagged across The Haunting of Bly Manor.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Haunting of Bly Manor?
Drug, alcohol, and smoking depictions are minimal across The Haunting of Bly Manor.
What mature themes appear in The Haunting of Bly Manor?
Heavy thematic material isn't a defining feature of The Haunting of Bly Manor.
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