Is Burn Notice appropriate for children?

"Burn Notice" follows a former spy helping people in trouble using action-packed methods. While it has no strong language or sexual content, the frequent and intense violence—including gunfights and physical confrontations—makes it better suited for older children and teens rather than younger viewers.

What age is Burn Notice suitable for?

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

Is Burn Notice safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

🗣️

Language / Profanity

None

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Sexual Content

None

👻

Horror / Scary

None

About this TV show

Type

TV Show

Released

2007

Rating

TV-PG

Genre

Action & Adventure, Drama, Crime

Synopsis

A formerly blacklisted spy uses his unique skills and training to help people in desperate situations.

Cast

Jeffrey Donovan

Michael Westen

Gabrielle Anwar

Fiona Glenanne

Bruce Campbell

Sam Axe

Sharon Gless

Madeline Westen

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

High stimulus

This adult action-drama features fast-paced scenes, frequent cuts between locations, intense music, and rapid dialogue — content designed for adult viewers, not appropriate for infants or 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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