Crew Girl

What’s it about?

A talented female rower, relocated to the East Coast of the United States, agrees to act as coxswain for the chaotic boys' varsity crew after discovering her new school has no girls' rowing team.

The facts 

• Developed by Vivian Lin and Morwyn Brebner (Saving Hope)
• English language 
• Runtime: Eight episodes between 40 and 55 minutes each

Why did it get this rating? 

This series was self-rated by Netflix. You can find out more about self-rating by streaming providers here.

Sexual themes

There is romantic chemistry between some of the teenage characters, including a love triangle, kissing and flirting.

A character talks about "trying to smash" in reference to sex.

Violence

Two characters get into a verbal argument that escalates into a brief physical fight. They punch each other before adults quickly break it up, resulting in one character getting a bloody lip.

A person sets their car on fire for attention. No one is harmed.

A character rides into a truck with their bike, and lands on the back of the truck, unharmed.

Offensive language

There is infrequent offensive language, including "f*ck" and "bullsh*t". Coarse language includes "*ss", "b*tch", and "p*ss off".

When content stays with you 

We all have our boundaries, and it’s completely okay if something you’ve watched is weighing on your mind. If certain content lingers with you, consider having a chat with friends or whānau to debrief about what you’ve just seen. But if you’re still feeling affected, please reach out to any of the following helplines for support.  

• 1737
• Safe to talk
• Lifeline
• Youthline

Further information 

• Why are ratings and content warnings important for me and my whānau?