Parents' Guide to The Audacity

TV AMC Comedy 2026
The Audacity TV show poster: Eight people falling through a dark grey void. Tag reads: move fast and break people.

Common Sense Media Review

By Ty'Kira Smalls , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 15+

Silicon Valley satire is full of cursing, drinking, drugs.

Parents Need to Know

Why Age 15+?

Any Positive Content?

  • The Audacity Trailer
  • The Audacity screenshot 1:Rob Corddry and Andrew Bushell. Corddry wears a blue shirt, black vest, and jeans. Bushell wears a gray suit and blue shirt.
  • The Audacity screenshot 2: Meaghan Rath holds Simon Helberg’s face. Rath wears a white dress, Helberg wears a print scarf and dark jacket.
  • The Audacity screenshot 3: Sarah Goldberg wears a red blouse and dark shades. Billy Magnussen wears a grey shirt, green vest, and clear glasses.

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What's the Story?

If there's one thing Silicon Valley CEO Duncan (Billy Magnussen) has, it's THE AUDACITY. After leaking acquisition rumors about his company, Hypergnosis, everything backfires. He spirals, leaning on board member Anushka (Meaghan Rath) to help with damage control and his therapist Joanne (Sarah Goldberg) for validation. But as Duncan tries to dig himself out of this hole, he uncovers just how far everyone in the Valley (including himself) will go to secure their quantifiable benefits.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say : Not yet rated
Kids say : Not yet rated

This series combines Succession-like comedy about the wealthy with the Silicon Valley setting, where everyone is smarter but equally selfish. Unlike other shows that just satirize the obscenely wealthy, The Audacity throws in twists and thrills that will have viewers eager to see how these characters descend into chaos. The language, drinking, and sexual content make this suitable for older teens.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about perceptions of what Silicon Valley is like and whether they think they're accurate. How does The Audacity portray life in the tech industry? Do you think people really act like the characters in the show? Is it possible to stay grounded in a world like this? How?

  • What are the character relationships and family dynamics in this series? What motivates each of the characters? What do they want from each other, and how do they go about getting it? Do you find yourself rooting for anyone, and does this change over time?

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The Audacity TV show poster: Eight people falling through a dark grey void. Tag reads: move fast and break people.

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