The Gifted (2017)
A suburban family with mutant children fights a hostile government, joining an underground network for survival.
A suburban couple's ordinary lives are rocked by the sudden discovery that their children possess mutant powers. Forced to go on the run from a hostile government, the family joins up with an underground network of mutants and must fight to survive.
How intense is The Gifted?
The Gifted is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated TV-14.
What The Gifted feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittyepic
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Gifted
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 9, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Gifted for you?
Is The Gifted scary?
Only a little. The Gifted has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Gifted gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is The Gifted sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Gifted OK for kids?
It is rated TV-14. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is The Gifted?
Episodes run about 45m.
Where can I stream The Gifted?
The Gifted is streaming on Hulu.
Does The Gifted have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
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