Station 19 (2018)

Station 19 parents guide

Moderate sex and nudity, which is more than most TV-14 titles carry. Beyond that, some strong language and strong violence.

Our estimate: fine from about 16, higher than the TV-14 suggests, because of the sex and nudity.

Scare

Mildly scary

A few tense or eerie moments.

Jump scares

A couple

One or two sudden jolts.

Gore

Light gore

Some blood or injury, briefly.

Violence

Strong violence

Violence is frequent or intense.

Sex and nudity

Moderate

Moderate means a sex scene or nudity on screen, even brief, or sexual violence that is described or implied but never shown.

Language

Moderate

Some strong profanity, a few f-words.

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Three questions

Is Station 19 scary?

Only a little. Station 19 has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.

How gory is Station 19?

Light gore and strong violence.

What is Station 19 rated, and is it OK for kids?

Better for teens than younger kids: it is rated TV-14, with moderate sex and nudity, some strong language, and strong violence.

What is Station 19 about?

A group of heroic firefighters at Seattle Fire Station 19—from captain to newest recruit—risk their lives and hearts both in the line of duty and off the clock. These brave men and women are like family, literally and figuratively, and together they put their own lives in jeopardy as first responders to save the lives of others.

Cast and crew

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Station 19 is on our Drama on Hulu and Action on Hulu lists.

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