Is The Twelve appropriate for children?

"The Twelve" follows jurors deliberating a disturbing murder case involving a teenage victim. The drama contains strong violence and intense emotional content centered on a child's death, making it unsuitable for younger viewers. Teens may find the courtroom proceedings and graphic crime details deeply unsettling.

What age is The Twelve suitable for?

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

Is The Twelve safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

🗣️

Language / Profanity

None

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Sexual Content

None

👻

Horror / Scary

None

About this TV show

Type

TV Show

Released

2022

Rating

Genre

Crime, Drama

Synopsis

The story of 12 ordinary Australians who are selected for jury duty in a murder trial as traumatising as it is controversial, in which a woman stands accused of killing her teenage niece.

Cast

Sam Neill

Brett Colby

Evan James Williams

Bartender

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

High stimulus

This is an adult crime drama with dramatic tension, intense dialogue, and editing typical of serious television — completely inappropriate 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

🎬 Find on Amazon

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