More than two-thirds of Netflix programming aimed at teens is rated TV-MA, while much of its TV-14 teen content is littered with strong language that would not be permitted on similarly rated broadcast programming, according to a new study.
The Parents Television Council study examined 255 titles in Netflix’s platform labeled for teens, including 96 that were Netflix originals. Among all teen titles, 40.8 percent were rated TV-MA, while 55.2 percent of Netflix teen originals were rated that way.
The TV Parental Guidelines Monitoring Board defines a TV-MA program as one “specifically designed to be viewed by adults.” Netflix’s own website says TV-MA programs are for adults.
Meanwhile, some of Netflix’s most popular original titles rated TV-14 contain strong language. The TV-14 movie The Kissing Booth included three f-words and 12 instances of “s–t,” while three seasons of Stranger Things had 11 f-words and 257 examples of “s–t.” Such language would not have been included on a TV-14 broadcast program, which faces FCC restrictions Netflix does not.
“Our findings clearly demonstrate that Netflix is marketing explicit content to children,” said PTC President Tim Winter. “… Explicit profanity like the ‘f-word’ and ‘s-word’ are nearly ubiquitous on Netflix’s Teen programming, revealing an apparent disconnect between what Netflix deems appropriate for teen…
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