Wu-Tang: An American Saga (2019) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
In the early 1990s in New York, during the height of the crack cocaine epidemic, a visionary musician named Bobby Diggs aka The RZA begins to form a super group of a dozen young, black men, who will eventually rise to become one of the unlikeliest success stories in American music history.
TV-MA • 2019 • 3 seasons
Based on the true story of the iconic hip-hop group's formation, *Wu-Tang: An American Saga* is a gritty drama that earns its TV-MA rating. The series is set during the 1990s crack cocaine epidemic and is filled with pervasive, severe language, including constant use of "fuck" and racial slurs. Viewers can expect gun violence that is sometimes bloody, extensive depiction of drug dealing and use, and some sexual scenes that include… Sign up for the full guide
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Based on the true story of the iconic hip-hop group's formation, *Wu-Tang: An American Saga* is a gritty drama that earns its TV-MA rating. The series is set during the 1990s crack cocaine epidemic and is filled with pervasive, severe language, including constant use of "fuck"… Read more — free account
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Sex and nudity in Wu-Tang: An American Saga
Sexual content is moderate but generally brief. There are a few scenes with implied sexual activity, sometimes with partial nudity (backs, shoulders) and sounds suggesting intimacy. Some scenes involve characters in bed or otherwise in states of undress, but full explicit depictions are avoided.
Violence and gore in Wu-Tang: An American Saga
Violence is strong and an integral part of the series' depiction of street life. This includes shootouts, beatings, and threats involving firearms. While graphic gore is not always explicit, consequences of violence are shown, such as bloody injuries. Characters face ongoing threats and engage in retaliatory actions.
Language in Wu-Tang: An American Saga
Profanity is pervasive throughout every episode, with frequent use of strong expletives such as 'f**k', 'sh*t', 'n***a', and variations thereof. The language reflects the street environment and characters' backgrounds, used both casually and in heightened emotional states.
Mature themes in Wu-Tang: An American Saga
Mature themes are constant, including poverty, gang violence, drug addiction (both dealing and personal struggles), racial prejudice, mental illness, and the pressure within families. The season explores themes of ambition, loyalty, betrayal, and the difficult choices individuals make to escape their circumstances or protect loved ones.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wu-Tang: An American Saga appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Wu-Tang: An American Saga is best for ages 17+. It's rated TV-MA. Based on the true story of the iconic hip-hop group's formation, *Wu-Tang: An American Saga* is a gritty drama that earns its TV-MA rating. The series is set during the 1990s crack cocaine epidemic and is filled with…
What age rating does Wu-Tang: An American Saga have?
Wu-Tang: An American Saga is rated TV-MA. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 17+.
What is Wu-Tang: An American Saga about?
Based on the true story of the iconic hip-hop group's formation, *Wu-Tang: An American Saga* is a gritty drama that earns its TV-MA rating. The series is set during the 1990s crack cocaine epidemic and is filled with pervasive, severe language, including constant use of "fuck" and racial slurs. Viewers can expect gun…
How many seasons does Wu-Tang: An American Saga have?
Wu-Tang: An American Saga has 3 seasons covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.
Is there sex or nudity in Wu-Tang: An American Saga?
Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across Wu-Tang: An American Saga.
How violent is Wu-Tang: An American Saga?
Violence isn't a standout concern across Wu-Tang: An American Saga per our reviewers.
Is the language in Wu-Tang: An American Saga appropriate for kids?
Strong language isn't flagged across Wu-Tang: An American Saga.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Wu-Tang: An American Saga?
Drug, alcohol, and smoking depictions are minimal across Wu-Tang: An American Saga.
What mature themes appear in Wu-Tang: An American Saga?
Heavy thematic material isn't a defining feature of Wu-Tang: An American Saga.
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