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Is Gotham safe for children?

TV-14 Drama, Crime, Sci-Fi & Fantasy Not recommended
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Not recommended
"Gotham" is a dark crime drama following a young Commissioner Gordon in a corrupt Gotham City, featuring strong violence including shootings and brutal fights that may disturb younger children. While language and sexual content are mild, the overall tone is mature and gritty. It's best suited for teenagers 14 and up who can handle intense crime scenarios.
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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
Type
TV Show
Released
2014
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Drama, Crime, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Everyone knows the name Commissioner Gordon. He is one of the crime world's greatest foes, a man whose reputation is synonymous with law and order. But what is known of Gordon's story and his rise from rookie detective to Police Commissioner? What did it take to navigate the multiple layers of corruption that secretly ruled Gotham City, the spawning ground of the world's most iconic villains? And what circumstances created them – the larger-than-life personas who would become Catwoman, The Penguin, The Riddler, Two-Face and The Joker?

Ben McKenzie
Ben McKenzie
James 'Jim' Gordon
Donal Logue
Donal Logue
Harvey Bullock
David Mazouz
David Mazouz
Bruce Wayne
Sean Pertwee
Sean Pertwee
Alfred Pennyworth
Full cast on IMDb ›
High stimulus

This is a dark, fast-paced crime drama with intense scenes, quick cuts, and complex storylines — 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

Under 6
Not yet
Ages 6–8
Not recommended
Ages 9–12
Not recommended
Ages 13+
Not recommended

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