Is NCIS: Los Angeles appropriate for children?

# NCIS: Los Angeles - Parent Guide NCIS: Los Angeles follows an elite Naval investigative team handling undercover missions and crime cases. While rated TV-14, it features strong violence including gunfights and intense action sequences that may be too intense for younger children. Language and sexual content are mild, making this better suited for mature teens rather than pre-teens.

What age is NCIS: Los Angeles suitable for?

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

Is NCIS: Los Angeles safe for children?

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

2009

Rating

TV-14

Genre

Action & Adventure, Drama, Crime, Mystery

Synopsis

The exploits of the Los Angeles–based Office of Special Projects (OSP), an elite division of the Naval Criminal Investigative Service that specializes in undercover assignments.

Cast

Chris O'Donnell

G. Callen

Daniela Ruah

Kensi Blye

Eric Christian Olsen

Marty Deeks

Barrett Foa

Eric Beale

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

High stimulus

Fast-paced action sequences, rapid scene cuts, intense dramatic music, and gunfire make this show highly stimulating and completely inappropriate for infants and toddlers.

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