If this was a movie, it would defiently be rated a PG-13. It's not appropriate for younger kids, but teens will enjoy the action and beautiful locale, as well as the high-tech crime solving gadgets and character friendships (NOTE: they don't all sleep with each other!). Another great point is the lack of sexual content and excessive bad launguage.
Tools for this page
NCIS: Los Angeles
-
Is it age appropriate?
About our ratings(Flash is loading. If this text does not disappear you need to install the latest flash version)
Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 17; suggested age 14. -
Is it any good?
-
Common Sense says
Formulaic crime show spin-off breaks little new ground.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 14–17
The good stuff
-
Role models:
What to watch out for
-
Violence:
-
Sex:
-
Language:
-
Consumerism:
-
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
What Parents Need to Know
About NCIS: Los Angeles
Parents need to know that this spin-off of popular crime drama NCIS is very similar to its parent show, focusing on a U.S. Navy unit that investigates crimes involving military personnel. Expect fairly frequent (though not overly graphic) violence, including car chases, shootouts, fistfights, and explosions -- but it's light on swearing, drinking, and sex.
Read our full review by Will Wade
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about TV crime dramas. What does this show have in common with other procedural series? Why do you think this type of series continues to have such strong appeal?
- How does the violence on this show compare to that on other crime dramas? Do crime shows have to be violent to be entertaining?
- Most people think about battleships and sailors when they think of the Navy, but the special unit on this show is more akin to the FBI. Were you aware that that there are such parts of the military? How do most TV shows and films portray the military culture?
Our Members Say
Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Great show for teens!
- I rate this title iffy for age 17 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
Prefer my teen does not watch but won't go ballistic if she does
Good spin-off show but for adults
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Wonderful TV show if you want some action and humor in one.
I think this is a wonderful TV show, although some laguage and violence is not appropriate for younger children.
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
Totally appropriate, but just not as great as the real NCIS
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Fairly decent show; better for young children than it's competitors.
A not too violent TV show with virtually no language or sexually provocative themes (so far).
Give Recommendations, Get Them, Too!
Become a member and get recommendations from other parents based on your child's age.Tell us your child's age:
Already a member? Log inOur Members Rate It
Ratings at a Glance
| 100% | of parents say it's too violent |
| 50% | of parents say there are good role models |
| 50% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
| 50% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
Have you seen it? 
For Your Family
Get age-based recommendations for your kids:
Customize based on your child's age
