Horizon: An American Saga Parents Guide: Everything You Need to Know

Overview

"Horizon: An American Saga" is a Western drama television series that follows the Dutton family through multiple generations as they navigate the challenges of life on their Montana ranch. The series explores themes of family, legacy, and the American West.

MPAA Rating: TV-MA

Age Rating: 18+

Sexual Content

• The series contains frequent scenes of sexual activity, including:
  • Nudity
  • Simulated sex
  • Graphic language
• The show also explores the themes of prostitution and extramarital affairs.

Violence

• The series contains frequent scenes of violence, including:
  • Guns and gunfire
  • Hand-to-hand combat
  • Scenes of injury and death
• The violence is often explicit and realistic, and can be disturbing for some viewers.

Language

• The series contains frequent use of strong language, including:
  • F-bombs
  • Other expletives
• The language can be offensive to some viewers.

Drugs and Alcohol

• The series contains frequent scenes of characters consuming alcohol and drugs.
• The show also explores the themes of addiction and substance abuse.

Other Issues

• The series contains scenes of:
  • Racism
  • Homophobia
  • Violence against women
• These scenes may be disturbing or offensive for some viewers.

Parent Reviews

Parents have expressed concerns about the show's content, saying that it is too violent, sexual, and profane for children under the age of 18. Some parents have also said that the show's themes of racism, homophobia, and violence against women are not appropriate for children.

Should You Let Your Child Watch Horizon: An American Saga?

Ultimately, the decision of whether or not to let your child watch "Horizon: An American Saga" is up to you. However, we recommend that you consider the following factors:

• Your child's age and maturity level
• Your child's sensitivity to violence, sexual content, and strong language
• Your child's understanding of racism, homophobia, and violence against women

If you have any concerns about the show's content, we recommend that you watch it yourself before allowing your child to watch it.

Alternatives

If you are looking for a Western drama series that is more appropriate for children, we recommend the following alternatives:

• "The Big Valley"
• "Wagon Train"
• "Little House on the Prairie"

These series are all rated TV-PG and are suitable for children ages 8 and up.

Additional Information

• "Horizon: An American Saga" is created by Taylor Sheridan.
• The series stars Kevin Costner, Luke Grimes, and Kelly Reilly.
• The series premiered on Paramount Network in 2018.

Conclusion

"Horizon: An American Saga" is a complex and sometimes disturbing drama series that explores the challenges of life in the American West. The series is not suitable for children under the age of 18, and parents should carefully consider the content before allowing their children to watch it.

Tables

Table 1: MPAA Ratings

Table 2: Age Ratings

Table 3: Content Ratings

Table 4: Recommended Alternatives