The Runarounds parents guide: Is the Prime Video series suitable for kids?

After much anticipation, The Runarounds has premiered on Prime Video. The show revolves around a group of recent high school graduates with a shared passion for music who decide to form a band.

However, they realize that chasing their dreams is not as easy as they thought. Since the show is a teen drama, some viewers are wondering whether they can watch it with their kids and families.

In the age of streaming, there are multiple teen dramas that have nudity and mature themes, and should not be watched by kids; hence, it is a genuine concern. However, The Runarounds is not intended only for a mature audience, as it has a TV-14 rating.

The Runarounds parents guide

The Runarounds has been rated TV-14, which means it can be watched by anyone over 14 years of age. However, it is not intended for younger kids, and those below 14 can only watch the show under parental guidance.

The reason behind the TV-14 rating is the series features strong language with some curse words. There are also some jokes and comments about s*x, along with scenes of underage drinking, drug use, and reckless behavior. Sometimes characters get into fights, and there are moments that show injuries.

While these scenes make the show feel real, they may not be fit for children under 14. At the same time, the series also has some intense themes as some characters deal with issues like alcoholism and emotional abuse. While older teens may connect with these subjects, they may be too much to handle for younger kids.

Hence, The Runarounds may be too mature for kids under the age of 14. If parents allow them to watch the show, it is better to do it together and talk about what is happening on the screen. On the other hand, teens above the age of 14 can certainly watch the show and enjoy it without any major concerns.

More about The Runarounds

Created by Jonas Pate, the show revolves around Charlie Cooper, a recent high school graduate who wants to follow his dream of becoming a musician. Instead of going to college, he wants to create and focus on his band, hoping they can make it big before the summer ends. Along with music, the show explores the themes of friendship, love, and family problems. The official synopsis of the series reads:

“A group of recent high school graduates from Wilmington, North Carolina come together the summer after graduation to form a rock band, united by their shared love of music and near-impossible dream of stardom. Over the course of one unforgettable summer, they throw themselves into the pursuit of their big break—falling in love, getting into trouble, and building the kind of bonds that feel like family along the way.”

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The Runarounds stars William Lipton as Charlie Cooper, Jesse Golliher as Wyatt Wysong, Axel Ellis as Neil Crosby, Jeremy Yun as Topher Park, Zendé Murdock as Bez Willis, Lilah Pate as Sophia Kinney, Marley Aliah as Ruthie Bender, Kelley Pereira as Amanda, Mark Wystrach as Catesby, Maximo Salas as Pete Antuna, and Shea Pritchard as George Benson.

All episodes of The Runarounds are now streaming on Prime Video.

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