Is Naked City appropriate for children?

# Naked City - Parent Guide This 1960s police drama contains strong violence and language that make it unsuitable for children. The show features graphic crime scenes and mature content throughout its episodes. We recommend this for adults only and suggest previewing it first if you're considering it for teens.

What age is Naked City suitable for?

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

Is Naked City 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

1958

Rating

TV-MA

Genre

Drama, Crime, Action & Adventure

Synopsis

Naked City is a police drama series which aired from 1958 to 1963 on the ABC television network. It was inspired by the 1948 motion picture of the same name, and mimics its dramatic “semi-documentary” format. In 1997, the episode “Sweet Prince of Delancey Street” was ranked #93 on TV Guide’s “100 Greatest Episodes of All Time”.

Cast

Harry Bellaver

Frank Arcaro

Paul Burke

Adam Flint

Horace McMahon

Mike Parker

Lawrence Dobkin

Narrator (voice)

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

Low stimulus

This 1950s police drama has a deliberate, documentary-style format with slower pacing than modern shows, though it contains mature crime content inappropriate for young children.

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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