Is Ray Donovan appropriate for children?

# Ray Donovan - Parental Guide Ray Donovan is a gritty crime drama featuring extensive profanity, graphic violence, and adult themes unsuitable for children. The show centers on a "fixer" who solves problems for wealthy LA clients through morally questionable means. With TV-MA rating, strong language, and intense content throughout, this is strictly for mature adult viewers.

What age is Ray Donovan suitable for?

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

Is Ray Donovan 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

2013

Rating

TV-MA

Genre

Drama

Synopsis

Set in the sprawling mecca of the rich and famous, Ray Donovan does the dirty work for LA's top power players, and makes their problems disappear. His father's unexpected release from prison sets off a chain of events that shakes the Donovan family to its core.

Cast

Liev Schreiber

Ray Donovan

Eddie Marsan

Terry Donovan

Dash Mihok

Bunchy Donovan

Pooch Hall

Daryll

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

High stimulus

This adult drama features rapid scene cuts, intense dialogue, dramatic music stings, and dark visual tones — completely inappropriate for infants and toddlers, and designed for mature audiences.

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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