Son of a Donkey (2025) is an Australian Netflix original comedy series created by the popular comedic duo Theodore and Nathan Saidden, best known for their hit series Superwog. Building on the success of their viral YouTube sketches and the Superwog TV show, this six-episode spin-off continues the pair’s sharp, over-the-top, and culturally specific brand of humor that dissects modern Australian life, family chaos, and identity with a mix of slapstick and satire.
The story follows Theo (Theodore Saidden), a self-absorbed and often clueless young man, as he tries to break free from his overbearing family to start an independent life. After a heated road rage incident lands him in court-mandated therapy, Theo’s plans for adulthood spiral into a string of absurd misadventures. Alongside his best friend Johnny (Nathan Saidden), he faces the everyday madness of adulting—finding a job, navigating relationships, dodging fines, and dealing with his wildly dysfunctional family.
Son of a Donkey Age Rating
Netflix lists Son of a Donkey with a TV-MA rating for mature audiences. The show’s rating is due to adult language, sexual references, crude humor, and strong themes around family dysfunction and adult situations. Netflix’s official pages and trailer material describe the series as a brash, raunchy comedy that continues the brothers’ Superwog-style comedic voice.
Violence & Peril
Violence is present but generally played for comic effect and situational tension rather than graphic harm. The series includes physical slapstick, chaotic arguments, and at least one road-rage / legal sequence that leads to court-ordered therapy; there are moments of threat and high energy but not explicit graphic gore. The tone can feel intense during heated family confrontations and may be unsettling for younger viewers.
Language
Expect frequent strong profanity and crude slang. The Saidden brothers’ comedy has historically used blunt, adult language as part of its rhythm, and Son of a Donkey follows that pattern. The dialogue contains sexual jokes, swearing, and cultural put-downs that are central to the comedy’s voice. Parents should assume regular use of the f-word and other strong terms.
Mature Themes
The show tackles adult themes such as strained family relationships, financial pressure, legal consequences of impulsive behaviour, and medical stressors implied in the synopsis (a parent with a serious health issue). There are sexual references and raunchy humour, plus scenes that revolve around dating, jobs, scams and impulsive decisions. Smoking or substance use is not highlighted in promotional material, but adult situations and sexualized jokes are part of the series’ core tone.
Is Son of a Donkey Suitable for Teens?
Ages 10–12: No. The TV-MA rating and frequent crude language make this series inappropriate for preteens. The themes and sexualised jokes are aimed at adults.
Ages 13–15: With guidance. Mature teens may understand the satirical intent, but the level of profanity, sexual references, and adult tone mean parents should pre-screen episodes or watch together. Expect jokes and situations that rely on adult experience and cultural references.
Ages 16–17: With strong guidance. Older teens may be closer to the intended audience, but caregivers should discuss the show’s crude humour and how it uses stereotypes for comic effect. If a teen is sensitive to strong language or themes of family dysfunction, consider delaying viewing.
Final recommendation: Because Son of a Donkey is rated TV-MA and leans heavily on adult language, sexualised humour, and chaotic family situations, it is best suited for viewers 17+. Parents of older teens should preview episodes and talk about tone and context.
What Parents Can Do
- Preview an episode first. Watch the first episode before letting a teen view alone to judge whether the language, tone, and jokes sit okay for your family.
- Discuss the humour and stereotypes. Explain how satire, caricature and shock humour are used and talk about what’s funny versus what’s harmful.
- Use episodes as discussion starters. Talk with teens about consequences of impulsive behaviour, legal responsibility, and how family pressure affects decisions.
Official Trailer
FAQs
Q: What is the official age rating for Son of a Donkey?
A: Son of a Donkey is listed as TV-MA on Netflix for mature audiences.
Q: Is Son of a Donkey appropriate for teens?
A: It may be appropriate for older teens (16–17) with parental guidance, but it is not suitable for younger teens or preteens because of language and adult themes.
Q: Does the show contain violence or scary scenes?
A: The series contains slapstick, heated arguments and a road-rage / legal storyline. It is not focused on graphic violence, but intense family confrontations can be distressing.
Q: Is there strong language or slurs?
A: Yes. Expect frequent profanity, sexual jokes, and blunt cultural humour consistent with the creators’ previous work.
Q: Is there sexual content or nudity?
A: The show uses raunchy and sexualised humour and references; promotional material highlights adult situations and sexual jokes but does not signal explicit nudity in trailers. Parents should preview to confirm specific scenes.
Q: Where and when can I watch Son of a Donkey?
A: Son of a Donkey will stream on Netflix from October 30, 2025.