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Mature Themes: Bad Trip focuses on a family’s experience with addiction and drug use.
Adult Language: The words “shit,” “hell,” and “damn” are each used a few times. There are several insulting words used including, “dipshit,” “dumbass,” “raggedy-ass” and there is one use of the word “cock” (as part of an insult). Liv says “Jesus” when frightened and “Christ” as an expression of annoyance. Olivia says “Jesus” an expression of annoyance.
Sexual References: None.
Drugs/ Alcohol: The show mentions the use of oxycontin, dimenhydrinate, and various pills. There are also mentions of the use of marijuana and teenagers smoking it. One drug deal occurs within the show, and a drug-induced overdose also occurs. There is one mention of “shooting up”, and it is implied that a character abused alcohol. The word “high” is used many times within the run of the show, and the idea of addiction is spoken of throughout.
Violence/Scariness: A character experiences a drug-induced overdose. Two characters grapple with whether they have passed out or died as a result of drug use.
gut feeling
Mature Themes: The show contains discussions of chronic illness, bodily functions, and surgery. References are not explicit or overly detailed, but the piece aims to be a part of normalizing discussions of chronic illness. The relationship between Kamil and the personification of his Colon is viewed through the lens of a toxic and abusive relationship between people.
Adult Language: The language is very mild for much of the show. There is one instance of the world “hell” and two uses of the word “shit/shitty.”
Sexual References: The colon speaks and sings in a suggestive manner. Its dialogue includes references to how “large” it is and accusing Kamil of not liking “dirty talk.” The song “It’s Your Colon Callin’” includes several sexually suggestive lines and euphemisms. Sample: “Come a little closer/we can get skin to skin/which happens to be your and my body’s/largest organ”
Drugs/Alcohol: A brief moment where surgical anesthesia is employed.
Violence/Scariness: Kamil is afraid of his upcoming surgery, and there are several references to surgery and surgical tools, which are often handled in a humorous or cartoonish way.
the pen with four colors
Mature Themes: While the overall content of Pen With Four Colors does not contain concerning mature themes, there are parts that explore bullying, toxic masculinity, and depression.
Adult Language: The language is mild for the most part. There is one use of the phrase “shut up” and one use of the word “shit” within one of Tre`s songs.
Sexual References: None.
Drugs/Alcohol: None.
Violence/Scariness: None.
Mature Themes: Beyond the Boundaries is set in a dystopian future where people are separated from their families and given numbers instead of names. The show tackles themes of racial oppression. There are also references to missing people, brainwashing children and other forms of mental manipulation.
Adult Language: None.
Sexual References: None.
Drugs/Alcohol: There are several references toward fictional substances, such as pills and injections.
Violence/Scariness: Adult guards try to physically stop Keya several times, as well as multiple incidents of physical altercation between the guards and other characters. Zuheera sets a fire to stop the guards from chasing her.