Is Betty appropriate for children?

# Betty - Parental Guide "Betty" follows young women in NYC's skateboarding scene with strong language, violence, and moderate sexual content throughout. The TV-MA rating reflects mature themes not suitable for children. If your child is a teen interested in skateboarding culture, preview episodes first—the content is geared toward mature audiences.

What age is Betty suitable for?

Our verdict for Betty is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Betty safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Strong

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Sexual Content

Moderate

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Horror / Scary

Moderate

About this TV show

Type

TV Show

Released

2020

Rating

TV-MA

Genre

Comedy, Drama

Synopsis

A diverse group of young women navigate their lives through the male-dominated world of skateboarding in New York City. Inspired by the critically acclaimed film Skate Kitchen.

Cast

Dede Lovelace

Janay

Kabrina Adams

Honeybear

Nina Moran

Kirt

Ajani Russell

Indigo

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

Medium stimulus

This live-action drama series has standard TV pacing with dialogue-driven scenes, but is designed for mature audiences and contains content inappropriate for infants and toddlers.

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

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

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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