Is Blunt Talk appropriate for children?

# Blunt Talk Parental Guide "Blunt Talk" is a TV-MA comedy featuring strong language, violence, and sexual content throughout. The show follows a cynical British newscaster and his alcoholic assistant in Los Angeles, with humor that relies heavily on adult themes and crude language. This is strictly for mature audiences and not appropriate for children.

What age is Blunt Talk suitable for?

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

Is Blunt Talk 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

2015

Rating

TV-MA

Genre

Comedy

Synopsis

A British newscaster moves to Los Angeles with his alcoholic manservant and the baggage of several failed marriages to host a sanctimonious talk show.

Cast

Patrick Stewart

Walter Blunt

Adrian Scarborough

Harry Chandler

Timm Sharp

Jim Stone

Dolly Wells

Celia Havemeyer

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

High stimulus

This is an adult comedy talk show with rapid dialogue, quick cuts between segments, and fast-paced comedic timing — completely inappropriate for infants and toddlers and far too stimulating for their developmental stage.

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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