Netflix’s Ginny & Georgia kicks off its second season with a BANG! Filled with unexpected twists and turns one right after the next, this coming of age mother/daugher dramedy is one series not to miss! Wondering what ages are appropriate for Ginny & Georgia? I’m breaking down all of the thematic elements, including its TV-14 rating, in my Ginny & Georgia Season 2 Parents Guide and Review. Here’s what parents need to know to help YOU decide if it’s recommended for your family. As always, no spoilers!
Ginny & Georgia Season 2 Parents Guide + Review
Since season one of Ginny & Georgia ended, I’ve been anxiously awaiting its return. Like any other good series, the previous season ended with multiple cliffhangers. Ginny (Antonia Gentry) finally put the pieces together and figured out her mother, Georgia (Brianne Howey), is a murderer. Clearly that’s a lot for anyone to digest, let alone a 16 year old girl. Carrying this heavy burden is painfully weighing on Ginny.
We learned in the first season that Ginny inflicts harm on herself as a way to “release” her pain. Now with this new found information about her mother, her mental health is spiraling out of control.
Ginny reflects on her childhood a lot this season. She remembers how she used to think her mom was “magic.” She’s deeply struggling with understanding how she could have murdered someone.
Georgia is still living in “Georgia’s world” truly believing any sort of action she makes, no matter how crazy, is completely valid. She has a manic type personality, and is increasingly seeming more unstable. Season 2 allows us to see a more vulnerable side of Georgia’s character.
Although Georgia might be a murderer, it’s hard to not cheer for her character. When you break down the layers, Georgia really isn’t all bad. In fact, as a mother, I can 100% relate to her character. Is she a bit over the top? Sure. But, It’s easy to see where she’s coming from. Bottom line is, she loves her kids, and she’ll do whatever she feels needs to be done to protect them…even if it might not be the best choice.
Being from Rhode Island, I love that Ginny & Georgia is based on a fictional town in Massachusetts. I really appreciate how they accurately represent the New England references, especially the sports teams — if you know anything about New England, you know we love our sports!
What is the Age Recommendation for Ginny & Georgia Season 2? Here’s Your Parents Guide:
While season one of Ginny & Georgia was one heck of a wild ride, season 2 picks up right where it left off. There is A LOT going on in this series. There are many serious thematic elements that might not be suitable for your tweens and teens. Here’s what parents need to know about Ginny & Georgia season two.
Ginny & Georgia season 2 has an MPA rating of TV-14, meaning it might not be suitable for children under the age of 14. Ginny & Georgia’s rating is due to language, self-harm, sex, smoking, and substances. Clearly that’s a lot to digest. Let’s break down those themes and take a closer look.
Language
Ginny & Georgia is certainly filled with crass language. They really don’t hold anything back and put it all out there. However, I feel the profanity in season two has been toned down a bit since season one. Lookout words include multiple uses of: b!tch, $hit, d!cks, @ssholes, bad@ss, p!ss off, tramp, and Hell. Of course there’s your more mild insults like “stupid” and “shut-up.”
Violence
Self-harm plays a major theme in Ginny & Georgia. We saw it in season one, but season two has us diving deeper into the darkness of inflicting harm on oneself. As previously stated, Ginny burns herself when her emotions get out of control. Inflicting the pain seems to transfer the emotional pain she’s enduring into physical pain. It’s a topic addressed not nearly enough, and hopefully helps others who can relate to Ginny feel seen. Mental health awareness is so incredibly important.
Murder is obviously another theme in Ginny & Georgia. Gun safety and ownership are addressed, as well as the dangers of having an unsecured firearm inside of your home. Abuse, both physical and verbal, are also present.
Mature Content
Clearly, there is a great deal of mature content in Ginny & Georgia season 2. Aside from the themes mentioned above, substance abuse is shown. There is underage drinking, including drinking and being drunk at school, and the use of recreational drugs, like marijuana, and talk of being high. Teenagers having sex is shown, although there is no nudity. There is also mention of “jerking off” and blow jobs.
Depression is another main theme in Ginny & Georgia. Many characters are really struggling this season in different ways. Panic attacks are shown by more than one character. Both of these themes again highlight the importance of mental health awareness.
Ginny is battling racism against one of her teachers. Ginny also feels the weight of being a mixed race (her mom is white and her father is black), in a predominantly white New England town. She feels her mother cannot relate to her or truly understand her feelings because she is not black.
Age Recommendation
Taking the TV-14 rating and the above themes into consideration, it is evident that Ginny & Georgia is not intended for children. Tweens and Teens will absolutely be intrigued by this series. I’d encourage parents to proceed with caution. Although the series can be crass, there are a lot of great takeaways and conversations starters. While I would recommend Ginny & Georgia for ages 16 and up, I’d encourage parents to watch along with their kids. They’re going to have questions, and who would be better than you for answering them?
As a parent myself, I also wholeheartedly agree that this is a fantastic series for us to watch. This generation has a lot of weight on their shoulders. They’re growing up differently than we did, and let’s face it…the world is a very scary place. It’s important for us to recognize that. Watching these characters tell their stories is very eye-opening, and it’s important that these themes are represented on-screen.
Overall Thoughts
Ginny & Georgia season 2 is dark and twisted, filled with gut wrenching moments, one after the next. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you’ll be pressing that “play next episode” button to see what will happen next. It’s hard to not become invested in these characters because of their relatability.
Ginny & Georgia doesn’t shy away from hard topics. It throws them right out there in your face. These themes are relevant, and the importance of giving them the on-screen representation they deserve is noteworthy.
The inclusivity in Ginny & Georgia is truly something worth celebrating. For being based in a mostly white town, these characters are incredibly diverse. The realism this series brings to the table makes it an admirable watch.
Ginny & Georgia reveals that being vulnerable and putting yourself out there is empowering. This is such a strong message that everyone can benefit from hearing. We’re often very hesitant to put our feelings out on display. But by doing so, it’s freeing. It’s a safe way to release those heavy emotions that we’re all often guilty of bottling up.
Season 2 of Ginny & Georgia delivers everything fans were hoping for and more. Bring on season 3!
GINNY & GEORGIA SEASON 2 SYNOPSIS
How do you live with the knowledge that your mother is a murderer? That’s what Ginny is going to have to figure out. Burdened with the new understanding that Kenny – her step-dad – didn’t die of natural causes, now Ginny must deal with the fact that Georgia not only killed, she killed to protect Ginny. Georgia on the other hand would much prefer that the past be left in the past, after all, she’s got a wedding to plan! But the funny thing about Georgia’s past is that it never stays buried for long…
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Ginny & Georgia Season 2 premieres on Netflix January 5, 2023.
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