Is Elite appropriate for children?

**Elite** is a mature crime drama featuring intense violence, strong language, and sexual content that follows class conflict at an exclusive Spanish school. The show contains murder, drug use, and explicit scenes unsuitable for younger viewers. This TV-MA series is best for older teens and adults who can handle dark, serious themes.

What age is Elite suitable for?

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

Is Elite 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

2018

Rating

TV-MA

Genre

Crime, Mystery, Drama

Synopsis

When three working class kids enroll in the most exclusive school in Spain, the clash between the wealthy and the poor students leads to tragedy.

Cast

Omar Ayuso

Omar Shanaa

Valentina Zenere

Isadora Artiñan

André Lamoglia

Iván Carvalho

Carmen Arrufat

Sara

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

High stimulus

This is a teen/adult drama series with rapid scene cuts, intense music, and dramatic lighting typical of crime dramas — completely inappropriate for infants and toddlers and far too stimulating for this age group.

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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