Is The Madison appropriate for children?

# The Madison - Parental Guide This TV-MA drama follows a family relocating to Montana and features strong violence and language throughout, plus moderate sexual content and some frightening moments. It's intended for mature adult audiences and not appropriate for children of any age.

What age is The Madison suitable for?

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

Is The Madison 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

2026

Rating

TV-MA

Genre

Drama

Synopsis

The Clyburns uproot their comfortable New York City lives to the wild, untamed beauty of Montana's Madison River Valley on a search for connection.

Cast

Michelle Pfeiffer

Stacy Clyburn

Kurt Russell

Preston Clyburn

Beau Garrett

Abigail Reese

Patrick J. Adams

Russell McIntosh

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

Medium stimulus

This is an adult drama series not designed for infants or toddlers, so it's not appropriate for this age group regardless of stimulus level.

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

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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