Raising XO, Kitty age rating: what parents should know
XO, Kitty 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 and language. Common Sense Media, an independent nonprofit, lists it for ages 12 and up. Jenny Han created it as a spin-off of the To All the Boys films; it premiered on Netflix on May 18, 2023.
XO, Kitty at a glance
- ✓Official rating above age 7
Netflix: TV-14; BBFC: 12 - –Violence in rating descriptors
No violence descriptor in BBFC advice - –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 - ✓Rated 12 or higher in the UK or Germany
BBFC: 12
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| Type | Netflix teen rom-com series (2023–), a To All the Boys spin-off set in Seoul source |
|---|---|
| US (TV rating) | TV-14 (parents strongly cautioned; may be unsuitable for children under 14) on Netflix, 3 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 source |
| Germany (FSK) | We couldn't find this series in the FSK database source |
| Common Sense Media | 12+ — teen romance, kissing and making out; LGBTQ+ characters |
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 XO, Kitty is about
Kitty (Anna Cathcart), Lara Jean's younger sister from To All the Boys I've Loved Before, studies abroad in South Korea during her junior year and tries to learn about her late mother, per Common Sense Media. Jenny Han created the series, which premiered on Netflix on May 18, 2023, per Wikipedia. Netflix lists three seasons.
XO, Kitty 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.
Common Sense Media lists teen romance: sneaking around, kissing and making out, and talk about sexual dreams. It notes positive diverse representation, including Kitty, who's of mixed race, and LGBTQ+ characters.
How many seasons of XO, Kitty are there?
Short answer: Netflix lists three seasons as of October 2026.
The habit kids may copy: matchmaking
Kitty loves to fix other people's love lives, and her plans often go wrong.
Try tonight: whose choice
Draw two baskets on paper. Ask: "Can I choose what my friend likes? Or only what I do?" Sort a few examples into "mine" and "not mine." In our program, this is the lesson "Two Baskets": what's up to me, and what isn't.
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FAQ
What is XO, Kitty rated?
TV-14 on Netflix in the US. It's 12 in the UK.
What age is XO, Kitty for?
The US rating is TV-14, and Common Sense Media lists it for 12+.
Is XO, Kitty a To All the Boys spin-off?
Yes. Kitty is Lara Jean's younger sister from the To All the Boys films.
Where is XO, Kitty set?
In Seoul, South Korea, where Kitty studies abroad, per Common Sense Media.
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