Is NCIS: New Orleans appropriate for children?

# NCIS: New Orleans Parental Guide This TV-14 drama features strong violence including shootouts and crime scenes, making it best suited for mature teens rather than younger children. While language and sexual content are mild, the intense criminal investigations and action sequences may be too graphic for sensitive viewers under 14.

What age is NCIS: New Orleans suitable for?

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

Is NCIS: New Orleans 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

2014

Rating

TV-14

Genre

Action & Adventure, Drama, Comedy

Synopsis

A drama about the local field office that investigates criminal cases affecting military personnel in The Big Easy, a city known for its music, entertainment and decadence.

Cast

Scott Bakula

Dwayne Pride

Vanessa Ferlito

Tammy Gregorio

Necar Zadegan

Hannah Khoury

Charles Michael Davis

Quentin Carter

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

High stimulus

This is an adult crime drama with fast-paced action sequences, rapid scene cuts, intense audio, and mature content — not appropriate 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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