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Is The Killing safe for children?

TV-MA Crime, Mystery, Drama Not recommended
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Not recommended
# The Killing - Parental Guide This mature Danish crime drama contains strong violence and language unsuitable for children, with each season following a different murder investigation. Expect graphic crime scenes, intense interrogations, and disturbing subject matter that can be psychologically heavy. Best reserved for adult viewers who enjoy dark, complex procedural dramas.
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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
Type
TV Show
Released
2007
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Crime, Mystery, Drama

The Killing is a Danish police procedural set in the Copenhagen main police department and revolves around Detective Inspector Sarah Lund and her team, with each season series following a different murder case day-by-day and a one-hour episode covering twenty-four hours of the investigation. The series is noted for its plot twists, season-long storylines, dark tone and for giving equal emphasis to the story of the murdered victim's family alongside the police investigation. It has also been singled out for the photography of its Danish setting, and for the acting ability of its cast.

Sofie Gråbøl
Sofie Gråbøl
Sarah Lund
Morten Suurballe
Morten Suurballe
Lennart Brix
Nikolaj Lie Kaas
Nikolaj Lie Kaas
Mathias Borch
Sigurd Holmen le Dous
Sigurd Holmen le Dous
Asbjørn Juncker
Full cast on IMDb ›
Very low stimulus

This show is not appropriate for infants and toddlers regardless of stimulus level, as it contains mature crime content and is rated TV-MA.

Limited data — estimate based on genre and network.

Stimulus rating reflects pacing, visual complexity, and sensory intensity — factors associated with attention development in children under 3. Learn more

Under 6
Not yet
Ages 6–8
Not recommended
Ages 9–12
Not recommended
Ages 13+
Not recommended

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