Time Flies (2026) is an Argentine crime comedy-drama and dark thriller series. It is directed by Ana Katz and Benjamín Naishtat and written by Claudia Piñeiro, based on her novels Tuya (2005) and El tiempo de las moscas (2022).
The series stars Carla Peterson, Nancy Dupláa, Diego Velázquez, Valeria Lois, Osqui Guzmán. The story follows Inés, a woman released from prison after serving 15 years for murder, who starts a fumigation business with her former cellmate, only to be pulled back into crime.
The series premiered on Netflix in 2026 and is produced by Haddock Films.
Time Flies Age Rating
Time Flies is rated TV-MA by Netflix for strong language, criminal violence, and mature themes. This rating means the series is intended for adults and is not suitable for viewers under 17. The show deals with crime, prison life, moral ambiguity, and adult social issues in a realistic and often harsh manner.
Violence & Peril
Violence is mostly grounded and realistic rather than graphic. The story involves murder backstory, criminal threats, intimidation, and dangerous situations tied to smuggling and organized crime. While bloodshed is limited, the sense of danger is constant, and characters regularly face life-altering consequences.
Language
Strong and frequent profanity is present throughout the series. The dialogue reflects Argentine street culture and prison slang, with repeated use of coarse language. This alone may be inappropriate for younger viewers.
Mature Themes
The series explores life after prison, moral compromise, feminism, social change, and survival in a corrupt system. It includes themes of murder, criminal exploitation, psychological trauma, and dark humor tied to death and crime. Adult relationships, power dynamics, and references to past sexual relationships are present, though explicit sexual content is limited.
Is Time Flies Suitable for Teens?
Ages 13–15: No. The mature themes, strong language, and criminal focus make this series unsuitable for younger teens.
Ages 16–17: Not Recommended. Older teens may understand the story, but the TV-MA content and adult tone are still too intense for most viewers in this age group.
Ages 18+: Yes. The series is best suited for adults who appreciate dark comedy, crime dramas, and socially reflective storytelling.
Final recommendation: Time Flies is recommended for viewers 18 and older.
What Parents Can Do
- Discuss how the show portrays consequences of crime and life after prison.
- Prepare teens for strong language and morally complex characters if watched together.
- Encourage conversations about how society treats former inmates and social change.
FAQs
Q: What is the age rating for Time Flies?
A: Time Flies is rated TV-MA, meaning it is intended for mature audiences only.
Q: Is Time Flies appropriate for kids?
A: No. The series contains adult themes, strong language, and criminal content unsuitable for children.
Q: Is Time Flies suitable for teens?
A: It is not recommended for teens due to its TV-MA rating and adult subject matter.
Q: Does Time Flies contain violence?
A: Yes. Violence is mostly non-graphic but includes murder backstory, threats, and criminal danger.
Q: Is there sexual content in Time Flies?
A: There are adult themes and references, but explicit sexual scenes are limited.
Q: Where can I watch Time Flies?
A: Time Flies is available to stream exclusively on Netflix.