Is Suits appropriate for children?

# Suits - Parental Guide **Suits** follows a brilliant college dropout who cons his way into a prestigious law firm, creating a high-stakes drama centered on legal cases and workplace dynamics. While rated TV-14, the show contains mild profanity, occasional sexual content, and moderate violence. Use caution if your child is sensitive to adult themes or language, though it's generally appropriate for older teens.

What age is Suits suitable for?

Our verdict for Suits is: Use caution. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Suits safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Moderate

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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

2011

Rating

TV-14

Genre

Drama

Synopsis

While running from a drug deal gone bad, Mike Ross, a brilliant young college-dropout, slips into a job interview with one of New York City's best legal closers, Harvey Specter. Tired of cookie-cutter law school grads, Harvey takes a gamble by hiring Mike on the spot after he recognizes his raw talent and photographic memory.

Cast

Gabriel Macht

Harvey Specter

Rick Hoffman

Louis Litt

Sarah Rafferty

Donna Paulsen

Amanda Schull

Katrina Bennett

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

Medium stimulus

This is a fast-paced legal drama with quick dialogue, frequent scene changes between offices and courtrooms, and intense conversations—not designed for toddlers and likely to be overstimulating for children under 3.

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

With parent

Ages 13+

Yes

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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