To Kill a Monkey (2025) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Efemini, a down-on-his-luck everyman whose life changes forever after a chance meeting with an old friend. Forced by circumstance to suppress his principles and explore a life of cybercrime, he finds himself making ever-greater moral compromises to stay ahead of the consequences of his new choices and broadening tastes.
TV-MA • 2025 • 1 season
To Kill a Monkey is a gritty crime drama that follows an impoverished programmer’s descent into the dangerous world of cybercrime. The series is rated TV-MA for its pervasive depictions of criminal activity, moderate violence, and intense thematic focus on moral decay and psychological entrapment. Parents should be aware of frequent profanity, depictions of substance use, and a bleak tone centered on the irreversible consequences of… Sign up for the full guide
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Is To Kill a Monkey appropriate for kids?
To Kill a Monkey is a gritty crime drama that follows an impoverished programmer’s descent into the dangerous world of cybercrime. The series is rated TV-MA for its pervasive depictions of criminal activity, moderate violence, and intense thematic focus on moral decay and… Read more — free account
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Sex and nudity in To Kill a Monkey
The series does not feature any sexual content, nudity, or intimate encounters. The narrative maintains a strict focus on criminal activities and domestic tension, excluding any romantic or sexual subplots.
Violence and gore in To Kill a Monkey
Violence is a major element, featuring gunfights, physical assaults, and tense threats against individuals and their families. Scenes of retaliation and gang-related aggression are depicted with intensity.
Language in To Kill a Monkey
Strong profanity is used throughout the series, including frequent use of harsh expletives and aggressive insults consistent with a crime drama.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in To Kill a Monkey
The series features occasional scenes of casual drinking and depictions of characters involved in the illicit drug trade.
Mature themes in To Kill a Monkey
The show deals with heavy mature themes including moral compromise, systemic poverty, kidnapping, and the existential threat posed to families by criminal affiliation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is To Kill a Monkey appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests To Kill a Monkey is best for ages 17+. It's rated TV-MA. To Kill a Monkey is a gritty crime drama that follows an impoverished programmer’s descent into the dangerous world of cybercrime. The series is rated TV-MA for its pervasive depictions of criminal activity, moderate…
What age rating does To Kill a Monkey have?
To Kill a Monkey is rated TV-MA. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 17+.
What is To Kill a Monkey about?
To Kill a Monkey is a gritty crime drama that follows an impoverished programmer’s descent into the dangerous world of cybercrime. The series is rated TV-MA for its pervasive depictions of criminal activity, moderate violence, and intense thematic focus on moral decay and psychological entrapment. Parents should be…
How many seasons does To Kill a Monkey have?
To Kill a Monkey has 1 season covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.
Is there sex or nudity in To Kill a Monkey?
Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across To Kill a Monkey.
How violent is To Kill a Monkey?
Violence isn't a standout concern across To Kill a Monkey per our reviewers.
Is the language in To Kill a Monkey appropriate for kids?
Strong language isn't flagged across To Kill a Monkey.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in To Kill a Monkey?
Drug, alcohol, and smoking depictions are minimal across To Kill a Monkey.
What mature themes appear in To Kill a Monkey?
Heavy thematic material isn't a defining feature of To Kill a Monkey.
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