Raising Never Have I Ever age rating: what parents should know
Never Have I Ever age rating: the series is rated TV-14 on Netflix in the US, per the US listing as indexed by search. The UK's BBFC rated it 12 for sex references, language, discrimination, violence and drug references. Common Sense Media, an independent nonprofit, lists it for ages 14 and up. Mindy Kaling and Lang Fisher created it; it premiered on Netflix on April 27, 2020.
Never Have I Ever at a glance
- ✓Official rating above age 7
Netflix: TV-14; BBFC: 12 - ✓Violence in rating descriptors
BBFC: violence - –Scary content in rating descriptors
No threat descriptor in BBFC advice - ✓Bad language in rating descriptors
BBFC: language - ✓Sexual content, drugs, or alcohol in rating descriptors
BBFC: sex references, drug references - ✓Rated 12 or higher in the UK or Germany
BBFC: 12
Each flag is a yes-or-no fact from the sources on this page. The number is a count of flags, not a safety score. How we count. Rating reasons marked mild, very mild, or brief don't count.
| Type | Netflix comedy-drama series (2020–2023) about a teen grieving her father source |
|---|---|
| US (TV rating) | TV-14 (parents strongly cautioned; may be unsuitable for children under 14) on Netflix, 4 seasons, per the US listing as indexed by search; Netflix pages outside the US show a 13+ label source |
| UK (BBFC) | 12 (suitable for 12 and over) — sex references, language, discrimination, violence, drug references source |
| Germany (FSK) | We couldn't find this series in the FSK database source |
| Common Sense Media | 14+ — lots of mature talk about sex; teens kiss and flirt |
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 Never Have I Ever is about
Devi (Maitreyi Ramakrishnan), an Indian American high school student, deals with the sudden death of her father and three bumpy years of high school, per Wikipedia. Mindy Kaling and Lang Fisher created the series, which premiered on Netflix on April 27, 2020; Netflix lists four seasons. Common Sense Media says Devi learns to accept her grief while handling friendship, school and romance.
Never Have I Ever age rating: what's in it
Short answer: TV-14 on Netflix in the US, 12 in the UK.
- US: TV-14 on Netflix, per the US listing as indexed by search.
- UK (BBFC): 12, sex references, language, discrimination, violence, drug references.
Common Sense Media describes lots of mature talk about sex, with teens scheming to have sex; it takes several seasons before anyone does, off-screen. They kiss, flirt and talk about each other's looks and bodies.
Is Never Have I Ever on Netflix?
Short answer: Yes. It's a Netflix series that ran for four seasons, from 2020 to 2023.
The habit kids may copy: the big temper
Devi often reacts fast and loud when she's upset, and then has to fix it.
Try tonight: spot the dragon
Draw a little dragon together. Ask: "Where do you feel the dragon when you get mad? Tummy, hands, face?" Then practice one slow dragon breath. In our program, this is the lesson "The Dragon Inside": noticing anger before it takes over.
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FAQ
What is Never Have I Ever rated?
TV-14 on Netflix in the US. It's 12 in the UK.
What age is Never Have I Ever for?
The US rating is TV-14, and Common Sense Media lists it for 14+.
How many seasons of Never Have I Ever are there?
Four. Netflix lists four seasons, and the fourth was the final one.
Who created Never Have I Ever?
Mindy Kaling and Lang Fisher, per Netflix and Wikipedia.
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