Exploding Kittens

NZ release: 12 July 2024

Drug references, offensive language, sexual themes & violence Rated on: 12 July 2024

Exploding kittens

What’s it about?

The series is a comedic animated show that follows the adventures of various characters, including a group of talking cats, as they navigate absurd and chaotic situations. It begins with God being sent to earth but is in the form of a cat. The series is based on the popular card game of the same name, known for its quirky humour and unexpected twists.

The facts

  • This animated series is for older audiences and is not suitable for children under 16 years old
  • Directed by Matthew Inman and Shane Kosakowski
  • English language
  • Runtime: 9 episodes, ~26 minutes each
  • Based on the board game Exploding Kittens by Matthew Inman and Elan Lee

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.

Scary and violent scenes

While the scary and violent scenes are dampened by the series humour and animation style, there are a couple of scenes that might make some viewers uncomfortable. This includes:

  • A mantis shrimp gets loose at a science fair and its powerful and unpredictable behaviour causes panic among the attendees.

Coarse and offensive language

The series includes words such as “freaking” and “boner”.

Further information

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