The Order (2019–2020) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Out to avenge his mother's death, a college student pledges a secret order and lands in a war between werewolves and practitioners of dark magic.
TV-MA • 2019–2020 • 2 seasons
The Order is a Netflix dark fantasy series following Jack Morton, a university student who infiltrates the Hermetic Order of the Blue Rose — a secret society of powerful magicians — to avenge his mother's death, while also becoming entangled with the Knights of Saint Christopher, a rival faction of werewolves sworn to oppose the Order. It ran two seasons in 2019–2020 before cancellation. The Order is a genre-savvy, entertaining dark… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Order appropriate for kids?
The Order is a Netflix dark fantasy series following Jack Morton, a university student who infiltrates the Hermetic Order of the Blue Rose — a secret society of powerful magicians — to avenge his mother's death, while also becoming entangled with the Knights of Saint… Read more — free account
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Sex and nudity in The Order
Moderate. The show depicts sexual relationships between college-aged characters — implied and occasionally more explicit — across both seasons. Nothing graphic by prestige TV standards, but meaningfully adult. The romantic relationship between Jack and Alyssa is central and includes physical intimacy. Appropriate only for mature teens and adults.
Violence and gore in The Order
High throughout both seasons. Werewolf transformations and combat are visceral and bloody. Magical Order rituals involve sacrifice and dark imagery. Characters are killed regularly, sometimes graphically. Season 2 escalates the violence as demonic threats intensify. The show does not shy away from consequence or gore — firmly TV-MA on this dimension.
Language in The Order
Moderate. Strong language including profanity is used regularly across both seasons, consistent with Netflix TV-MA adult drama standards. Not a surprise given the rating but worth noting for parents considering younger teens.
Mature themes in The Order
The Order is a Netflix dark fantasy series that plays its secret-society-at-university premise with a knowing genre awareness — it understands it's working in well-trodden territory (elite magical fraternity, chosen-one protagonist, rival supernatural factions) and leans into the fun rather than pretending to transcend it. The result is a show that is considerably more entertaining than its premise suggests on paper, with sharp ensemble chemistry and a genuine willingness to commit to its own mythology. The…
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Is The Order appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Order is best for ages 17+. It's rated TV-MA. The Order is a Netflix dark fantasy series following Jack Morton, a university student who infiltrates the Hermetic Order of the Blue Rose — a secret society of powerful magicians — to avenge his mother's death, while…
What age rating does The Order have?
The Order is rated TV-MA. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 17+.
What is The Order about?
The Order is a Netflix dark fantasy series following Jack Morton, a university student who infiltrates the Hermetic Order of the Blue Rose — a secret society of powerful magicians — to avenge his mother's death, while also becoming entangled with the Knights of Saint Christopher, a rival faction of werewolves sworn to…
How many seasons does The Order have?
The Order has 2 seasons covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.
Is there sex or nudity in The Order?
Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across The Order.
How violent is The Order?
Violence isn't a standout concern across The Order per our reviewers.
Is the language in The Order appropriate for kids?
Strong language isn't flagged across The Order.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Order?
Drug, alcohol, and smoking depictions are minimal across The Order.
What mature themes appear in The Order?
Heavy thematic material isn't a defining feature of The Order.
Where can I read the full The Order parent guide?
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