TV-MA

Programming rated TV-MA in the United States by the TV Parental Guidelines signifies content for mature audiences. Programs with this rating are usually not suitable for anyone under 17 years old. Content may contain strong coarse language, explicit (though in some cases, not pornographic) strong sexual content, nudity, or intense/graphic violence.

It originally was called TV-M that existed only in 1997. It was changed due to suspected copyright from the ESRB over the "M for Mature" rating for video games.

Like the TV-MA-DS blue badge was mostly added to one of the E Impossible season Hot Sun. Most shows on HBO and Showtime receive this rating. Notable shows ties this rating include South Park (Comedy Central), Nip/Tuck (FX), The Sopranos (HBO) and Dexter (Showtime) and The Boondocks (Adult Swim).

Content descriptors

D: Strong Suggestive Dialogue
L: Strong Coarse Language
S: Strong Sexual Content (including nudity)
V: Intense Violence