DANG! is a 2026 American adult animated sitcom created by The Good Place writer and producer Andrew Law. The series blends comedy, satire, and family dysfunction with a fast-paced New York City setting. It is produced by Universal Television and Titmouse, the studio behind Big Mouth and The Midnight Gospel.
The show is directed by a team of animation directors and written by Andrew Law, Matt Murray, and other comedy writers from acclaimed television projects. The voice cast includes Andrew Law, Stephanie Hsu, and Poppy Liu as the three Dang siblings.
The story follows a brother and sister whose chaotic and carefree lifestyle is disrupted when their successful older sister unexpectedly returns and wants to reconnect with them. Their clashing personalities create a stream of awkward, funny, and emotionally messy situations centered on modern adulthood and sibling relationships.
Netflix will release all eight episodes globally on September 8, 2026.
DANG! Age Rating
DANG! is officially rated TV-MA (Mature Audience Only) for strong language, sexual content, crude humor, and mature thematic material. This rating means the series is designed for adults and is not intended for children or younger teenagers. The content is comparable to other adult animated comedies rather than family-friendly animation.
Violence & Peril
Violence is generally mild to moderate and is played for comedic effect. Characters may engage in exaggerated animated fights, slapstick injuries, or chaotic situations, but the series is not focused on graphic violence. Some episodes may include brief blood, absurd visual gags, or reckless behavior that contributes to the show’s frantic tone.
Language
Strong language is frequent and pervasive. The dialogue contains repeated use of uncensored profanity, including strong sexual expletives and crude insults. The humor often relies on rapid-fire banter, sarcasm, and explicit adult conversations.
Mature Themes
This is the area that most strongly supports the TV-MA rating. The series includes sexual jokes, crude innuendo, references to dating and hookups, LGBTQ+ relationships, and discussions of adult sexuality. Characters are also shown navigating nightlife culture, family dysfunction, emotional immaturity, and other adult life issues. There is no indication of explicit nudity, but the sexual humor is often direct and unmistakably adult.
Is DANG! Suitable for Teens?
Ages 10–13: No. The series is not appropriate for preteens. The constant strong language, sexual humor, and mature subject matter make it unsuitable for this age group.
Ages 14–15: No. Even older young teens are likely to encounter content that is significantly more explicit than typical teen animation. The show is written with an adult audience in mind, not a teenage audience.
Ages 16–17: With Strong Caution. Some older teens who already watch adult animated comedies may be able to understand the satire and mature themes. However, parents should expect frequent profanity and recurring sexual content throughout the season.
Overall recommendation: Best suited for adults 18 and older.
What Parents Can Do
- If your teen wants to watch the series, explain that it is adult animation similar in tone to Big Mouth rather than a family cartoon.
- Discuss the difference between satirical humor and healthy real-life behavior, especially around relationships and nightlife.
- Consider watching an episode first if you are deciding whether it is appropriate for an older teen in your household.
Official Trailer
FAQs
Q: What is the age rating for DANG!?
A: DANG! is officially rated TV-MA (Mature Audience Only) for strong language, sexual content, crude humor, and mature themes.
Q: Is DANG! appropriate for kids?
A: No. The series is specifically created for adults and is not suitable for children.
Q: Is DANG! suitable for teenagers?
A: Most teens under 17 should avoid it. Older teens may watch only with parental awareness of the explicit language and sexual humor.
Q: Does DANG! contain a lot of swearing?
A: Yes. Strong profanity is used frequently throughout the episodes.
Q: Is there sexual content in DANG!
A: Yes. The show contains sexual jokes, innuendo, discussions of dating and hookups, and other adult sexual references.
Q: Where can I watch DANG!?
A: The series will stream exclusively on Netflix beginning September 8, 2026.