Is C.I.D. appropriate for children?

# C.I.D. Parental Guide C.I.D. is a crime drama following Mumbai detectives solving complex cases, rated TV-14 with strong violence that may not suit younger children. While language and sexual content are mild, the frequent intense action sequences and crime scenarios make it better suited for mature teens rather than younger children.

What age is C.I.D. suitable for?

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

Is C.I.D. safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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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

1998

Rating

TV-14

Genre

Action & Adventure, Crime, Drama, Mystery

Synopsis

A team of dedicated men and women in the Crime Investigation Department will risk everything to solve Mumbai's toughest, most complicated crimes.

Cast

Shivaji Satham

ACP Pradyuman

Dayanand Shetty

Sr. Inspector Daya

Aditya Srivastava

Sr. Inspector Abhijeet

Narendra Gupta

Dr. R. P. Salunkhe

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

High stimulus

This is an adult crime drama with fast-paced investigation sequences, dramatic music, and intense scenes — not appropriate for infants and toddlers and likely to be overstimulating.

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

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