The Tattooist of Auschwitz parents guide: This Holocaust drama might be too much for kids

If you're a subscriber to Peacock, there's a new historical drama series that's available to stream on the platform called The Tattooist of Auschwitz.

A six-part historical drama series based on the book of the same name, the series details the real-life story of Lale Sokolov, a Jewish prisoner who would tattoo ID numbers on prisoners' arms in the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp during World War II. In the show, Sokolov is seen recounting his time to Morris. In real life, Morris had met with Sokolov for three years right up until he died.

The series stars Jonah Hauer-King (The Little Mermaid) as Young Lale Sokolov, Melanie Lynskey (Yellowjackets) as Heather Morris, Jonas Nay, Anna Próchniak as Gita Furman, and Harvey Keitel as Lale Sokolov. The show is produced by Synchronicity Films and Sky Studios. It is being distributed on Peacock.

While this series dives deep into an important time in history, there may be elements that kids may not be ready to see.

The Tattooist of Auschwitz Parents Guide: Explaining The TV-MA Age Rating

he Tattooist of Auschwitz has been given a TV-MA rating. This means that the series contains elements not made for viewers under 17 years old. With that in mind, we've provided a breakdown of what to expect if you plan to watch the series, whether with your family or on your own.

Sex & Nudity: In the first episode, viewers are exposed to male frontal nudity as well as dead bodies being transported. Expect more of the same in the next five episodes.

Violence: The devastating events that took place during The Holocaust are front and center of this series. The presence of people in distress in concentration camps is seen. In the show, ghosts of Nazi soldiers haunt Lali in his apartment.

Language: There is some usage of graphic language in the show. Specifically, viewers will hear the "F" word used frequently throughout the first season.

Drinking & Drugs: For context, there was drug use during the actual events of The Holocaust. In the show, drugs and drinking are not shown extensively, but it's something to think about as you're watching.

Overall Verdict: What Age Is The Tattooist of Auschwitz Appropriate For?

Content-wise, this is definitely a show for over 13-year-olds. With the many disturbing stories, this story is geared toward a mature audience. As you watch the series, The Tattooist of Auschwitz does stay as close to the source material as possible. Whether you watch this show with young kids or not, letting them know about this part of history can be a learning opportunity, even if you're just describing what the content of the show is and not actually showing them.