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The Hollow (2018) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Three teens join forces to find a way home after waking up in a strange realm filled with magic portals, perplexing puzzles and vicious beasts.

TV-Y7-FV • 2018 • 2 seasons

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A Canadian animated mystery-adventure series about three teens who wake up in a strange world with no memories and must survive shifting environments, monsters, riddles, rival players, and secrets about where they really are. The show is appropriate for many tweens but more intense than light kids' animation, with frequent peril, creepy creatures, sustained suspense, and emotional conflict.

Cast

Ashleigh Ball
Ashleigh Ball
Connor Parnall
Connor Parnall
Adrian Petriw
Adrian Petriw
Alex Barima
Alex Barima
Diana Kaarina
Diana Kaarina
Jesse Moss
Jesse Moss
Mark Hildreth
Mark Hildreth
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Is The Hollow appropriate for kids?

A Canadian animated mystery-adventure series about three teens who wake up in a strange world with no memories and must survive shifting environments, monsters, riddles, rival players, and secrets about where they really are. The show is appropriate for many tweens but more… Read more — free account

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

Sex and nudity in The Hollow

There is a complete absence of sexual content, romantic subplots, or nudity throughout the season. The characters are focused on their precarious surroundings and the mystery of their identity, ensuring the tone remains strictly adventurous and platonic. Any physical contact between characters is limited to helpful gestures or protective maneuvers during action sequences.

Violence and gore in The Hollow

Frequent animated fantasy action and peril, including monsters, falls, chases, battles, and a final boss confrontation, without graphic gore.

Language in The Hollow

The series avoids strong profanity, relying instead on mild social insults and exclamations of surprise or frustration. Characters may occasionally bicker or call each other names like 'jerk' or 'stupid' during tense situations, but the language remains appropriate for a younger audience. High-stress moments typically result in gasps or urgent shouting rather than offensive words.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Hollow

The first season features no depictions of alcohol, smoking, or illegal drug use by the characters. The narrative focuses entirely on survival and puzzle-solving in a fantastical realm, leaving no room for real-world substance-related themes. The trio's primary concern remains physical navigation rather than any social or medicinal substance use.

Mature themes in The Hollow

Moderate themes of fear, grief, difficult loss, identity, betrayal, rivalry, forgiveness, family, and characters questioning reality.

Scary moments in The Hollow

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for The Hollow 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 The Hollow appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests The Hollow is best for ages 10+. It's rated TV-Y7-FV. A Canadian animated mystery-adventure series about three teens who wake up in a strange world with no memories and must survive shifting environments, monsters, riddles, rival players, and secrets about where they…

What age rating does The Hollow have?

The Hollow is rated TV-Y7-FV. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.

What is The Hollow about?

A Canadian animated mystery-adventure series about three teens who wake up in a strange world with no memories and must survive shifting environments, monsters, riddles, rival players, and secrets about where they really are. The show is appropriate for many tweens but more intense than light kids' animation, with…

How many seasons does The Hollow have?

The Hollow has 2 seasons covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.

Is there sex or nudity in The Hollow?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across The Hollow.

How violent is The Hollow?

Violence isn't a standout concern across The Hollow per our reviewers.

Is the language in The Hollow appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across The Hollow.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Hollow?

Drug, alcohol, and smoking depictions are minimal across The Hollow.

What mature themes appear in The Hollow?

Heavy thematic material isn't a defining feature of The Hollow.

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