Is Brooklyn Nine-Nine appropriate for children?

**Brooklyn Nine-Nine** is a comedic police procedural with a TV-14 rating featuring frequent crime-related violence and occasional strong language. While humor-focused, it includes adult themes and situations that may not suit younger children. Best suited for mature teens who can handle police violence and adult humor.

What age is Brooklyn Nine-Nine suitable for?

Our verdict for Brooklyn Nine-Nine is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Brooklyn Nine-Nine safe for children?

Content breakdown

🔫

Violence

Strong

🗣️

Language / Profanity

Mild

🔞

Sexual Content

Mild

👻

Horror / Scary

Mild

About this TV show

Type

TV Show

Released

2013

Rating

TV-14

Genre

Comedy, Crime

Synopsis

A single-camera ensemble comedy following the lives of an eclectic group of detectives in a New York precinct, including one slacker who is forced to shape up when he gets a new boss.

Cast

Andy Samberg

Jake Peralta

Melissa Fumero

Amy Santiago

Terry Crews

Terry Jeffords

Joe Lo Truglio

Charles Boyle

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

High stimulus

This is a live-action adult comedy with rapid scene cuts, frequent dialogue changes, and a fast-paced narrative style that is designed for older audiences and not appropriate 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

Affiliate links support ScreenWise at no extra cost to you.

Parents also checked

Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
Every child is different — always preview content for your family's specific needs.