Is Millennium appropriate for children?

"Millennium" follows a former FBI profiler investigating dark crimes with a secret team of experts—it's a mature crime drama with strong violence that may be disturbing for younger viewers. While language and sexual content are mild, the intense subject matter and psychological themes make it better suited for older teens rather than children.

What age is Millennium suitable for?

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

Is Millennium 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

1996

Rating

TV-14

Genre

Crime, Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Synopsis

A retired FBI serial-profiler joins the mysterious Millennium Group, a team of underground ex-law enforcement experts dedicated to fighting against the ever-growing forces of evil and darkness in the world.

Cast

Lance Henriksen

Frank Black

Klea Scott

Emma Hollis

Peter Outerbridge

Agent Barry Baldwin

Stephen E. Miller

Andy McClaren

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

High stimulus

This is an adult crime drama with intense themes, dark atmospheres, and dramatic editing typical of 1990s network television — not appropriate for infants or toddlers regardless of stimulus level.

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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