With a name like Baby Reindeer, some parents might be confused and think the show is appropriate for children. However, even a cursory glance should inform you that it’s an adult-oriented production. In our parents guide for Baby Reindeer, you’ll learn that even those who are lenient with what their kids watch should use caution here.
Baby Reindeer Parents Guide
We’ll break down any content warnings that Baby Reindeer should have and what parts are inappropriate for children (or teens) below:
Baby Reindeer Sexual Content
Much of the show’s plot centers around extreme sexual abuse, for example:
- One episode focuses almost entirely on a man being drugged and raped.
- A man’s genitals are groped in multiple scenes.
- Strong sexual language is present in every episode.
- Simulated masturbation occurs at several points throughout the series.
- Simulated sex occurs in several scenes.
Baby Reindeer Nudity
Despite the strong sexual nature of the show, the nudity is relatively mild:
- A porn site is shown briefly.
- Breasts are shown briefly in two scenes.
- Male buttocks are shown briefly in several scenes.
Baby Reindeer Violence
There are few scenes of violence in the series, but those that are present are very graphic:
- A woman attacks another in a bar by shoving her into the ground, drawing blood by scratching and punching her and ripping her hair out.
- Sexual violence is shown on screen several times and implied elsewhere.
- A woman breaks a bottle over a man’s head and attempts to gouge his eyes out. In defense, he punches her in the face.
Baby Reindeer Drug Use
- Characters drink alcohol throughout.
- A character uses cocaine when going on a date.
- One episode shows hardcore drug abuse and the effects of GHB and LSD in detail.
Baby Reindeer Stalking
The primary plot point of the show is Martha stalking Donny. She becomes more and more deranged as the series continues and is incredibly abusive.
What age range is Baby Reindeer appropriate for?
Baby Reindeer is rated TV-MA. However, because this rating is applied to so many series, it can be challenging to figure out how mature a show may be.
Because of the intense sexual violence, stalking, and drug abuse, we’d consider Baby Reindeer to be the equivalent of an R-rated movie. We recommend that the show be watched by viewers 18 and older. It deals with a lot of intense subject matter, which might confuse or frighten younger audience members.
