Is Agatha Raisin appropriate for children?

"Agatha Raisin" is a light mystery-comedy suitable for most teens, featuring a retired woman solving crimes in an English village. While rated TV-14, it contains moderate violence (murders, injuries), mild language, and occasional sexual references, so use caution with younger children and preview episodes first.

What age is Agatha Raisin suitable for?

Our verdict for Agatha Raisin is: Use caution. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Agatha Raisin safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Moderate

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Language / Profanity

Mild

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Sexual Content

Mild

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Horror / Scary

Mild

About this TV show

Type

TV Show

Released

2016

Rating

TV-14

Genre

Comedy, Mystery

Synopsis

Burnt out on office politics, Agatha Raisin retires early to a picturesque village in the Cotswolds and soon finds a second career as an amateur detective investigating mischief, mayhem, and murder in her deceptively quaint town.

Cast

Ashley Jensen

Agatha Raisin

Jamie Glover

James Lacey

Lucy Liemann

Sarah Bloxby

Mathew Horne

Roy Silver

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

Low stimulus

This is a live-action mystery comedy for teens and adults with natural pacing and dialogue, not designed for infants or toddlers and contains mature themes inappropriate for young children.

Stimulus rating reflects pacing, visual complexity, and sensory intensity — factors associated with attention development in children under 3. Learn more

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

With parent

Ages 13+

Yes

Where to watch

🎬 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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