Outlander Parents Guide: Why You Should Reconsider
Starz’s Outlander, based on Diana Gabaldon's fantasy book series, has become a popular historical drama. Featuring strong performances by Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe, the show blends time travel with 18th-century Scottish history. However, it is not suitable for children.
Rating and Age Appropriateness
Outlander is rated TV-MA in the USA and has mature ratings worldwide, making it unsuitable for young viewers. The show holds R18 in New Zealand, 18+ in the UK, Thailand, Canada, South Africa, and Russia, and 19+ in South Korea.
Mature Content
- The series depicts historically accurate events like the Jacobite Rebellion and the Battle of Culloden.
- It portrays the Highlander lifestyle authentically.
- However, it contains explicit violence, gore, and mature themes.
- Some scenes are intense and may be too disturbing even for adults.
Content Warnings
The mature ratings are due to elements such as:
- Coarse or crude language
- Sexual content
- Graphic violence
“While the show boasts many historically accurate events like the Jacobite Rebellion, the Battle of Culloden, and the Highlander lifestyle, it also features explicit violence and gore.”
“Some of the mature themes and bloody scenes are even unfit for faint-hearted adults, making it an unsuitable title for your children.”
Parents should carefully consider these factors before allowing children to watch Outlander.
Summary: Despite its historical and dramatic appeal, Outlander's graphic content and mature themes make it inappropriate for young audiences.