Typewriter (2019) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Three young friends in Goa plan to search an old villa for ghosts, but when a new family, accompanied by their attractive daughter moves in, the home's buried past resurfaces in chilling ways and the amateur ghost hunters must spring into action.

TV-MA • 2019 • 1 season

Age

17+

This Indian horror series follows a group of young, ghost-hunting friends who investigate a supposedly haunted villa in their neighborhood. Despite the child protagonists, the series is rated TV-MA and is not suitable for children due to its mature content. Parents should be aware of strong supernatural horror elements, including jump scares, a creepy atmosphere, and some scenes of violence leading to sudden, unexpected deaths. The… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Mikhail Gandhi

Sara Gesawat

Palomi Ghosh

Sameer Kochhar

Palash Kamble

Meenacshi Martins

K.C. Shankar

Aaryansh Malviya

Aarnaa Sharma

Jisshu Sengupta

Harish Khanna

Purab Kohli

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Is Typewriter appropriate for kids?

Content severity in Typewriter Sign up for season-by-season breakdown

Substances Moderate 4/10

Language Intense 10/10

Sex/Nudity Moderate 4/10

Violence/Gore Intense 10/10

Mature Themes Intense 10/10

Sex and nudity in Typewriter

Sexual themes are present through dialogue, such as a woman discussing her sexual history and another asking a man if he wants to touch her breasts. One brief scene shows a woman kissing another woman's lip, seemingly to bite it, but there is no explicit nudity or prolonged sexual content.

Violence and gore in Typewriter

The series features strong supernatural and human violence, including stabbings, shootings, and graphic depictions of spectral entities harming people. Characters are shown bleeding profusely, and some deaths are sudden and brutal, often involving paranormal forces. A character is impaled by a trident. Children are frequently in peril.

Language in Typewriter

Frequent profanity is heard throughout, including multiple uses of 'f**k' and its derivatives, particularly from villains. Younger characters occasionally use milder swear words like 'sh*t'.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Typewriter

Alcohol consumption is present, with adults seen drinking socially at parties or at home. No drug use is depicted, nor is there any smoking.

Mature themes in Typewriter

The central themes revolve around death, grief, and the struggle against supernatural evil. Child abduction, possession, and the trauma associated with loss are frequently explored. The show deals with the darker aspects of human nature and the paranormal.

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Is Typewriter appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Typewriter is best for ages 17+. It's rated TV-MA. This Indian horror series follows a group of young, ghost-hunting friends who investigate a supposedly haunted villa in their neighborhood. Despite the child protagonists, the series is rated TV-MA and is not suitable…

What age rating does Typewriter have?

Typewriter is rated TV-MA. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 17+.

What is Typewriter about?

How many seasons does Typewriter have?

Typewriter has 1 season covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.

Is there sex or nudity in Typewriter?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across Typewriter.

How violent is Typewriter?

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

Is the language in Typewriter appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across Typewriter.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Typewriter?