Common Sense Media Review
By Emily Ashby
,
based on child development research. How do we rate?
Smart manga-inspired series has edgy sexual content, too.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 15+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Watch
Videos and Photos
The Seven Deadly Sins
Parent and Kid Reviews
Based on 28 parent reviews
Based on 99 kid reviews
Kids say this show has a mix of exciting plot elements and intense action but also contains a significant amount of inappropriate content, including sexual themes and violence, which may not be suitable for younger audiences. While some viewers enjoyed the character development and story arc, many expressed concern about the portrayal of women and suggested it's best for teens or older due to the mature themes addressed.
- inappropriate content
- viewer discretion advised
- sexual themes present
- recommended for teens
- character development praised
Summarized with AI
Summarized with AI
What's the Story?
Eons ago, before the human and nonhuman worlds were separated, the powerful Holy Knights defended the realm of Britannia with great success, protecting its ruling class and citizens alike. But when a small sect betrayed the realm, all the Holy Knights were implicated. Forced to split up and go into hiding for self-preservation, the seven most powerful knights attempted to blend in and be forgotten ... until Princess Elizabeth set out to reunite them in defense of the realm once more.
Is It Any Good?
Tense, heady, and boasting plot twists that spring surprises right and left, this series is an enticing pick for teen manga and fantasy fans. Maturity is key for viewers, since THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS has graphic (for a cartoon, that is) violence, some language, and a lot of sexuality. It's important that teens who watch understand the real-life implications of this last matter especially. Fast-talking Meliodas gets away with a lot of hands-on curiosity around Elizabeth, but the same shouldn't be true of encounters in the real world.
This intriguing series gives viewers a lot to ponder as they watch, most especially the determination of "good" and "evil." It's obvious pretty quickly that these terms are fluid and subjective in these characters' case, and it raises the question of whether that's true in our experiences as well. This well-designed series is enjoyable enough to draw parents as well as teens and encourages follow-up on the themes raised within the show.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the story's heroes. Who are they? Are their actions always heroic, or do they play both sides? Is it unrealistic to expect a real-life role model's behavior to be above reproach?
Is the sexual content in this series appropriate? Does it send iffy messages about physical contact between teens? Would similar behavior be OK in the real world? Why, or why not?
Do fantasy series such as this one ever make you look at the world differently? Will we ever have all the answers we want about our own history or that of mankind in general? How much of written history must be taken on faith?
TV Details
- Premiere date : October 5, 2014
- Network : Online
- Genre : Action
- Topics : Fantasy ( Magic ) , Book Characters
- TV rating :
- Last updated : October 1, 2025
Did we miss something on diversity?
Research shows a connection between kids' healthy self-esteem and positive portrayals in media. That's why we've added a new "Diverse Representations" section to our reviews that will be rolling out on an ongoing basis. You can help us help kids by
Suggest an Update
Common Sense Media's unbiased ratings are created by expert reviewers and aren't influenced by the product's creators or by any of our funders, affiliates, or partners.
See how we rate