The Witcher Season 4 parents guide: Why you shouldn't let your kids watch the Netflix fantasy drama

A still from the show (Image via Netflix)
A still from the show (Image via Netflix)

The Witcher Season 4 is the extended version of Netflix's popular fantasy series. It first aired in December 2019.

The show has earned several award nominations including recognition for its visual effects and costume design.

However, as the fourth season nears, concerns about parental guidance arise as the fantasy drama remains unsuitable for young fans.The show has several instances that will compell parents to prevent their kids from watching the show.

The series from the first season has established that there are several elements of the adult nature. There's gore, nudity and profanity that may be triggering for younger viewers.


The Witcher Season 4: Age rating and comprehension of the content

The Witcher Season 4 has established the presence of adult content in the former seasons. The story features explosive violence in every episode. This includes a detailed fight scene that has a lot of blood and gore.

Viewers witness graphic depictions of killing and battle sequences. All of it goes beyond what most family oriented fantasy dramas would hold. The violence is not just present but often crucial to the narrative. So it's difficult to avoid or skip.

Apart from the violence The Witcher also includes s*xual content with several intimate moments present in the show, with some scenes featuring full and partial nudity. It also includes references to adult circumstances that are not appropriate for young viewers.


Dialogue and language profanity

The language used throughout The Witcher is another element that parents should consider carefully. Strong profanity shows up frequently in dialogue. The characters utilize abusive language very casually.

Some parents may be less concerned about language than other adult elements. But the blend of all these elements creates content that is designed for adult audiences only. The fourth season is expected to maintain this same approach as the story progresses.


The Witcher Season 4: Ratings and certification

The fourth season holds a mature rating across different platforms and regions. It has a TV MA rating in the United States. So it is suitable for mature viewers only.

The British Board of Film Classification has also reportedly rated it as suitable for audiences aged 18 and above. Similar age restrictions apply in other regions. Most rating boards agree that the content is inappropriate for young viewers.


The premise of the show

The Witcher (Image via Apple TV)
The Witcher (Image via Apple TV)

The Witcher follows a monster hunter called Geralt of Rivia. He has supernatural powers and travels across a medieval fantasy world. He battles dangerous creatures to acquire resources.

The plot weaves together several timelines and characters. And that includes a young prince with a hidden destiny and a powerful sorceress.

The series explores themes of family, fate and survival in a world filled with moral ambiguity, political conflict and magic.


Why this matters for families

A still from the show (Image via Apple TV)
A still from the show (Image via Apple TV)

The Witcher Season 4 sheds light on themes of moral complexity in the show, making it challenging even for mature viewers. The main lead operates in an ethical grey area where right and wrong get blurred.

The fantasy setting in the fourth season of the show may initially look appealing to younger viewers of the genre. Still, as the show progresses it becomes evident that it is not a family friendly fantasy drama.

The creators of the show frequently incorporate mature content elements throughout each episode. Making it fundamentally distinct from fantasy narratives designed for younger viewers. The Witcher Season 4 is likely to continue exploring dark themes and complex storylines that require a mature understanding.

Parents seeking alternatives can find several excellent fantasy dramas and movies that offer an intriguing narrative without the graphic content present the show.

Also read - The Witcher Season 4 release time: When does the fantasy drama return to Netflix in different regions?


It is recommended that parents first watch previous seasons of The Witcher themselves before considering it for their kids. This allows them to make informed decisions based on their kids' maturity level.

Edited by Ayesha Mendonca