Is The Division appropriate for children?

# The Division - Parent Guide This crime drama follows a team of female police officers in San Francisco handling various cases. It contains only mild violence typical of police procedurals, with no strong language, sexual content, or scary scenes. It's generally appropriate for older children and teens who enjoy crime shows.

What age is The Division suitable for?

Our verdict for The Division is: Generally safe. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is The Division safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Mild

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Language / Profanity

None

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Sexual Content

None

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Horror / Scary

None

About this TV show

Type

TV Show

Released

2001

Rating

Genre

Drama

Synopsis

The Division is an American crime drama television series created by Deborah Joy LeVine and starring Bonnie Bedelia. The series focused on a team of women police officers in the San Francisco Police Department. The series premiered on Lifetime on January 7, 2001 and ended on June 28, 2004 after 88 episodes.

Cast

Bonnie Bedelia

Kate McCafferty

Nancy McKeon

Jinny Exstead

Lisa Vidal

Magda Ramirez

Jon Hamm

Nate Basso

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

High stimulus

This is an adult crime drama with fast-paced action sequences, intense dialogue, and dramatic music — not appropriate for infants and toddlers and far too stimulating for their developmental stage.

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

With parent

Ages 9–12

Yes

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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