Is Narcos appropriate for children?

# Narcos - Parental Guide **Not appropriate for children.** This TV-MA series depicts intense drug cartel violence, frequent strong language, and some sexual content throughout its episodes. The graphic nature of the crime drama and realistic portrayal of brutal criminal activity make it suitable only for mature viewers who can handle disturbing content.

What age is Narcos suitable for?

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

Is Narcos 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

2015

Rating

TV-MA

Genre

Crime, Drama

Synopsis

A gritty chronicle of the war against Colombia's infamously violent and powerful drug cartels.

Cast

Pedro Pascal

Javier Peña

Matias Varela

Jorge Salcedo

Damián Alcázar

Gilberto Rodríguez Orejuela

Francisco Denis

Miguel Rodríguez Orejuela

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

Very high stimulus

This show is absolutely not appropriate for infants and toddlers — it contains extremely graphic violence, intense audio, rapid cuts between intense scenes, and mature content designed for adult viewers.

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

🎬 Find on Amazon

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