Squid Game is a fascinating series that exploded into popularity last month. The Netflix series originates in South Korea and has a title that may seem vague to foreign viewers. Many people are curious about Squid Game‘s age rating and the level of violence in the series.
Squid Game‘s age rating on Netflix is TV-MA, which means that the series is for mature audiences only. According to TV Guidelines, this means that the program is “specifically designed to be viewed by adults and therefore may be unsuitable for children under 17. This program may contain one or more of the following: crude indecent language (L), explicit sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V).”
Parents and viewers who are nervous about watching the series might be wondering how violent or inappropriate the show really is. Here’s everything you need to know.
First, the show is very violent. Viewers who know a little about the show are probably aware that the players compete in children’s games where the result of losing is death. The camera doesn’t shy away from the bloody bodies of the dead who lose the game. Death is a huge part of the series.
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“They’re taking childhood games that they’re playing on the schoolyard, like red light/green light and tug of war, so children are actively playing these games with their friends,” Knight said. “Now they’re being exposed to it in a way where killing is involved and it’s life-threatening.” She also explained that some children might hesitate to admit that the show scares them. For these reasons, Squid Game is best for mature audiences.
