Is Star Trek: Picard appropriate for children?

"Star Trek: Picard" is a mature drama following retired Admiral Picard decades after his starship days. It contains strong violence and language, moderate sexual content, and some disturbing scenes that make it unsuitable for children. This is intended for adult viewers who enjoy complex sci-fi storytelling.

What age is Star Trek: Picard suitable for?

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

Is Star Trek: Picard safe for children?

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

2020

Rating

TV-MA

Genre

Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Drama

Synopsis

Set twenty years after the events of Star Trek Nemesis, we follow the now-retired Admiral Picard into the next chapter of his life.

Cast

Patrick Stewart

Jean-Luc Picard

Jeri Ryan

Seven of Nine / Annika Hansen

Michelle Hurd

Raffi Musiker

Ed Speleers

Jack Crusher

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

High stimulus

This adult sci-fi drama features frequent scene cuts, intense action sequences, and complex visual effects typical of prestige television, making it unsuitable 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

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