What does TV-MA LV mean?

What does TV-MA LV mean?

English: An icon denoting that a TV show is rated TV-MA-LV by the FCC in the United States. Programs with this rating are specifically designed to be viewed by adults and therefore may be unsuitable for children under 17, namely through the use of crude indecent language (L) and graphic violence (V). Source.

What does TV-MA VSD mean?

TV-MA. This program is specifically designed to be viewed by adults and therefore may be unsuitable for children under 17. Contains content that is unsuitable for children.

What is TV-Ma rate?

TV-MA: Mature Audience Only. Intended for adults and may be unsuitable for children under 17. Possibly contains crude indecent language, explicit sexual activity or graphic violence.

What do the letters on TV ratings mean?

TV Parental Guidelines may have one or more letters added to the basic rating to let parents know when a show may contain violence, sex, adult language, or suggestive dialogue. D – suggestive dialogue (usually means talks about sex) L – coarse or crude language. S – sexual situations. V – violence.

Is TV-MA or R worse?

TV-MA is a more severe rating than R. TV-MA is the equivalent of NC-17 in the US. Note that R and MA are used by two different groups. The MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America) uses a rating system that you can review here where R is the second most severe, coming up behind NC-17.

Is TV-MA worse than PG-13?

Equivalent to G for movies and E for video games. Equivalent to PG-13 for movies and T for video games. TV-MA (Mature Audiences Only) This program is specifically designed to be viewed by adults and therefore may be unsuitable for children under 17 (or in some cases, under 18).

What’s the difference between TV-14 and TV-MA?

TV-14 – Parents Strongly Cautioned This program contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children under 14 years of age. TV-MA – TV Mature Audience Only This program is specifically designed to be viewed by adults and therefore may be unsuitable for children under 17.

Can a 13 year old watch TV-Ma?

The TV-MA rating, according to the TV Parental Guidelines website, means “This program is specifically designed to be viewed by adults and therefore may be unsuitable for children under 17.”

What’s worse MA or R?

Although the TV-MA rating is technically made for 17-year-olds, programs with this rating happen to become more graphic and severe than what R-rated movies would typically allow. Thanks to the existence of premium cable networks and certain online streaming services.

What is the TV-Y rating?

The ratings are: TV-Y – programs aimed at a very young audience, including children from ages 2-6. TV-Y7 – programs most appropriate for children age 7 and up. TV-PG – parental guidance is recommended; these programs may be unsuitable for younger children. TV-14 – these shows may be unsuitable for children under 14.

Is TV-MA worse than PG 13?