Common Sense Note

Parents need to know that this series of animated shorts is essentially mild adult slapstick, with occasional moments of sexually suggestive content and frequent silly behavior from the lead character. Mr. Bean is a modern-day Charlie Chaplin of sorts; the episodes feature very little dialogue and the title character finds himself led into outlandish situations by bad decisions. Most kids will be able to distinguish the altered animated reality from anything in our world, but very young children might find themselves confused and even upset by some of the series' content.

Sexual Content

Although there is almost no explicit sexual content, there is at least one totally unexpected moment of animated rear female nudity. However, that is an exception and not the rule. There is occasional innuendo and female objectification, for example a female character depicted with a cartoonishly gigantic bust.

Violence

The show features only occasional violence of the classic outlandish animated variety, with objects that burst through the boundaries of how reality and the laws of physics operate. Plotlines may seem unexpectedly threatening to young children who don't understand the exaggerated reality of cartoons, for example the apparent kidnapping and death of a teddy bear.

Language

Not applicable

Social Behavior

The title character does attempt to model effective problem solving skills, but is fundamentally inept and clueless for comic effect, so his decisions often have unwanted negative consequences.

Consumerism

Not applicable

Drugs / Tobacco / Alcohol

Occasional casual drinking or smoking by secondary characters.