Raising Murder Drones age rating: what parents of kids 4–7 should know
Murder Drones age rating: the UK's BBFC rates it 12 (suitable for ages 12 and over) for moderate (fantasy) violence, with threat, horror, and language in later episodes. Common Sense Media, an independent nonprofit, lists it for ages 13 and up. JustWatch shows TV-14 for the Prime Video listing; we couldn't confirm that from Prime Video itself. The pilot plays on YouTube without signing in.
Murder Drones at a glance
- ✓Official rating above age 7
TV-14 (JustWatch); BBFC 12; CSM 13+ - ✓Violence in rating descriptors
BBFC: moderate fantasy violence - ✓Scary content in rating descriptors
BBFC: threat, horror (episode advice) - ✓Bad language in rating descriptors
BBFC: moderate language, implied strong - –Sexual content, drugs, or alcohol in rating descriptors
BBFC: mild sex references only - ✓Rated 12 or higher in the UK or Germany
BBFC: 12 (UK)
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| Type | Animated web series by Glitch Productions, created by Liam Vickers; 8 episodes, 2021–2024 source |
|---|---|
| UK (BBFC) | 12 (suitable for ages 12 and over) — moderate (fantasy) violence, with threat, horror, and language in later episodes source |
| US (TV rating) | TV-14 (may be unsuitable for children under 14) shown on JustWatch for Prime Video; not confirmed from Prime Video itself |
| Germany (FSK) | Rating not found |
| Common Sense Media | 13+ (independent nonprofit); parents who reviewed it say 11+ |
| Where it plays | Free on Glitch's YouTube channel; full series on Prime Video since May 16, 2025 |
Checked October 2026. Ratings and settings change; check the official source before you decide. What do these ratings mean?
Facts for parents, not medical or legal advice. If you're worried about your child, talk to your pediatrician.
What Murder Drones is about
Murder Drones is an animated web series from Australia, created, written, and directed by Liam Vickers and produced by Glitch Productions. Wikipedia describes it as an adult animated series. It's about robots: drones that attack each other with blades and guns, as the BBFC describes.
The pilot came out on Glitch's YouTube channel on October 29, 2021; the eighth and last episode came out on August 23, 2024. The full series has been on Amazon Prime Video since May 16, 2025.
Murder Drones age rating: what's in it
Short answer: It's rated 12 in the UK and 13+ by Common Sense Media.
- UK (BBFC): 12, for moderate (fantasy) violence, with threat, horror, and language in later episodes.
- US: JustWatch shows TV-14 for Prime Video; not confirmed from Prime Video.
- Germany (FSK): we couldn't find a rating.
The BBFC describes robots attacking others with bladed weapons and firearms, causing damage and spilling fantastical substances that look like blood. Common Sense Media adds gory fantasy violence (drones hit, stabbed, strangled, and decapitated), strong BDSM references that go over young viewers' heads, frequent "crap" and "Jesus," and brief pipe smoking.
Is Murder Drones on YouTube?
Short answer: Yes, the pilot is on the GLITCH YouTube channel and plays without signing in.
As of October 18, 2026, the pilot had about 92 million views, and we found no age restriction on it. We checked only the pilot, not the other seven episodes.
Why young kids know Murder Drones
We found no data on how many kids under 8 watch it. What is known: the pilot has over 92 million views, and on Common Sense Media, 85 kids have reviewed it, compared with 20 parents.
The habit kids may copy: fight first
In Murder Drones, robots attack each other with blades and firearms, as the BBFC describes. Conflicts end in fights.
Try tonight: the pause before the move
Play "robot freeze": march like a robot, and when you call "Pause!", everyone stops. Then say: "Stop. Breathe. Now choose your move." In our program, this is the lesson "The Pause Button": stop, breathe, choose.
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FAQ
What age is Murder Drones for?
The UK's BBFC rates it 12 for moderate (fantasy) violence, with threat, horror, and language in later episodes. Common Sense Media lists it for ages 13 and up.
What is Murder Drones rated?
BBFC 12 in the UK. JustWatch shows TV-14 for the Prime Video listing in the US; we couldn't confirm that from Prime Video.
Is Murder Drones for kids?
Wikipedia describes it as an adult animated web series. The BBFC rates it 12, and Common Sense Media lists gory fantasy violence and BDSM references.
Where can you watch Murder Drones?
Episodes came out on Glitch's YouTube channel, and the full series has been on Prime Video since May 16, 2025.
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