PEN15 (2019)

Kernel Score: 90% · 301 ratings

Genres: Comedy

First aired: 2019-02-08

Seasons: 2 · 25 episodes

Where to watch PEN15

  • Stream: Hulu
  • Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

Middle school as it really happened. Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle star in this adult comedy, playing versions of themselves as thirteen-year-old outcasts in the year 2000, surrounded by actual thirteen-year-olds, where the best day of your life can turn into your worst with the stroke of a gel pen.

PEN15 parents' guide: ages 15+

Parents need to know that PEN15 is a TV-MA adult comedy with adult actors playing 13-year-olds navigating puberty and middle school awkwardness.

  • Sex, romance & nudity: Moderate — Rated TV-MA with puberty as a central theme, implying frank sexual and bodily content typical of the show's adult comedic style.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-MA rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

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Cast

  • Maya Erskine as Maya Ishii-Peters
  • Anna Konkle as Anna Kone
  • Mutsuko Erskine as Yuki Ishii-Peters
  • Taylor Nichols as Curtis Kone
  • Melora Walters as Kathy Kone
  • Taj Cross as Sam Zablowski
  • Dallas Liu as Shuji Ishii-Peters

PEN15 FAQ

Is PEN15 good?

PEN15 has a 90% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 301 audience ratings.

Where can I watch PEN15?

In the US you can stream PEN15 on Hulu and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.

Is PEN15 OK for kids?

PEN15 is rated TV-MA. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that PEN15 is a TV-MA adult comedy with adult actors playing 13-year-olds navigating puberty and middle school awkwardness.

What shows are like PEN15?

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