Dead Ahead

NZ release: 30 June 2025

Supernatural themes and violence Rated on: 30 June 2026

Season 1

dead ahead

What’s it about?

When the Wharekoa whānau move back home from overseas, they are visited by tūpuna, forcing the living and the dead to navigate identity, legacy, and unfinished business.

The facts 

  • Directed by Scotty Cotter 
  • Starring Miriama Smith (The Gone), Xavier Horan (Westside), and Te Kohe Tuhaka (The Deadlands)
  • English and te reo Māori
  • Runtime: Six episodes that are 21 minutes each

Why did it get this rating? 

This series was self-rated by Netflix. You can find out more about self-rating by streaming providers here.

Supernatural themes

The tūpuna visit in the form of friendly and well-meaning kēhua. These representations of undead characters on screen may be unsettling for some viewers.

Violence

In one episode, a character punches another. No wounds or bruising are shown.

Offensive language

There is infrequent use of offensive and coarse language, including “sh*t” and “piss off”.

When content stays with you

We all have our boundaries, and it’s completely okay if something you’ve watched is weighing on your mind. If certain content lingers with you, consider having a chat with friends or whānau to debrief about what you’ve just seen. But if you’re still feeling affected, please reach out to any of the following helplines for support.  

Further information 

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